My compulsive portrait painting is my way of projecting a strong presence into the world.

My subjects have an air of authority and majesty,

with bold, confrontational attitudes that seem to challenge the viewer. It’s as if they’re asking a difficult, thought-provoking question. Through them, I express the intensity that I usually hide, as I’m actually a shy, quiet, and reclusive person.

My need to bring order to a chaotic world really shows in my work. I’m naturally tidy and like to be in control, but that often clashes with the unpredictable nature of my art. This push & pull is reflected in my style, where bold, wild strokes are curbed by clean lines and sharp edges.

Capturing the translucency and reflection of skin is a challenge I enjoy, as does the play of light and texture. Using unexpected colours that break away from realism, add energy and abstraction to my work. By working on a large scale, I challenge the viewer’s sense of intimacy, creating art that is both visually and physically engaging.

I never tire of creating portraits as each one is more of a process than an individual painting, each work is a step in my artistic growth, the techniques and personalities I explore in one work, influence my next. I prefer to take an holistic view of this artistic process, focusing on the whole journey rather than just the individual pieces I create.