I started pursuing art professionally a few years ago, but I honestly can’t remember a time I wasn’t making art. I’ve felt compelled to create for what feels like my whole life, drawing and painting all through my childhood. Growing up in Victoria, Australia, provides a beautiful backdrop to do so.
I work mostly in oils and I find myself turning to old masters such as J.S Sargent, Monet and the impressionists, and Romantic era painters. I’m interested in coupling their traditional techniques and processes with more contemporary approaches to subject, colour and theme.
I am ever inspired by nature, light, fairytales, music, and other forms of art, such as sculpture, architecture, film and literature. My process aims to meld an impressionist approach with realistic elements and cast a dreamier, near surreal light on the subjects. Each time I paint, the quiet thrill of not knowing what it may become inspires me to find out, and I would love for that sense of hopefulness to infuse the piece even once it’s complete.
