I love the vintage, old-fashioned look of this artwork. The colour scheme is reserved, subdued, as if hibernating, and then pops the vibrant orange to wake the senses. The title came from the rectangular “stamp-like” shape (focal point for me) in the left half, which reminded me of the wax stamp I put on all certificates of autheniticity.
This artwork was inspired by “The traitors”. Yes, that’s right. I don’t spend much time watching TV and there are few programmes that captivate me – this is one of them. Each life story slowly unravels as people are pushed beyond their comfort zone and squirmingly adapt to the challenge in front. Human phychology – isn’t it fascinating?
A large, statement piece, which at first glance looks somewhat insecure and self-doubting due to the negative space (white, blank canvas). Until one allows themselves to notice the protruding 3d elements, the blended pale notes, the drips, the framing lines and shining silver – it is all beautifully connected.
I appreciate the Spanish tradition of bull-fighting (though I am happy views have changed); there is such drama in the idea of a puny human facing a full-grown raging bull. I see that drama on these circular canvases (representative of the bullrings) and the magnitude of the experience through the colours and their interactions.
A captivating composition with several focal points, defined by the bird-like shapes, and plenty of “negative” grey space to off-set the bright reds. The title came from the shapes and brush strokes suggesting flight, soaring, landing – birds make it all look effortless. Having said that, watching swans lift off, in Pittville park (in Cheltenham), is really not effortless. 😊
Another of the poppies, mountains schene with a suggestion of calm flowing water and distant grassy fields. I went easy with the paint here, allowing underlayers to come through – I love this technique and will use it more. It looks to me like the largest poppy is looking at the mountaince, hence the title.
A gorgeous abstract painting in calm and earthy tones, that's where the title came from. I am such an earthling - I love walking barefoot on the grass, I love hugging trees and getting my hands dirty in the garden. What a joy it is to be part of life.
A stunning combination of cool colours with warm shiny gold elements. It was such a joy adding layers and marks until the painting took shape. The painting feels like a mark in my evolution as an artist where sharper lines work together with the flow of circles. (80cm x 60cm, 31.4” x 23.6”)
I am a deep thinker and my art is rarely about what you see but how it makes you feel and how I felt when creating it. This dramatic artwork is for all the thinkers and over-thinkers out there, who like me, need to make a conscious effort to stop a thought from developing too far and creating a mountain…
It is undeniable that I have changed as an individual, I have mellowed down and it seems that my art reflect that change with curves and circular moves. I still love lines and square shapes, but it feels good to allow and be flexible and flowing. This artwork feels like a dance.
