Collection Type: PREVIOUS WORK

Sweet Dreams

Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122 cm

Sweet Dreams is about my lovely daughter Jo @designbyjobee who has incredible memorable dreams which are often unnerving. I want to send her beautiful magical dreams via my painting!

Moonlight & Dancing

Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50 cm

Remembering those heady romantic evenings when sitting in the moonlight with that frisson of attraction to another is encapsulated in this painting. Sea shores, cliffs and hills are all lit by the magic of moonlight. I see the two little white dots as a couple huddled together sharing secrets dancing around in their heads; maybe dancing, bodies close and making plans as though they were the only ones in the world in love.

When a painting, which began by throwing water onto canvas and then paint poured and brushed becomes like this, I find it almost impossible to see it any other way. You may have your own interpretation which I would love to hear and which is always as valid and real as my own.

The Journey

A long time – years in fact – to complete, this large canvas ‘The Journey’ (6′ x 4′) is all about my Father’s dementia and deterioration – his ‘journey’ into a world of confusion, fear and ultimately his demise. There are many significant and very personal parts to this work and his memory was a constant throughout its creation over time. I found it uplifting to paint as he was a wonderful and kind human being. Others may see different things in this painting but the joy it brings to me is of the essence of the father I loved.

Acrylic on Canvas 182 x 122 cm

Sunset

Acrylic on Canvas 91 x 61 cm

Hidden Valley

Acrylic on Canvas 51 x 51 cm

Walking and talking with my friend we stumbled upon a beautiful hidden valley laid out before us. This painting conjures up that moment and the best of times spent putting the world to rights and laughing with my friends who I value so much.

All at Sea

Acrylic on Canvas 91 x 61 cm

‘All at Sea’ contains within it the drama of the uncertain and precarious lives we all lead. We flounder and feel ‘all at sea’ sometimes, not being in control of what life flings at us. The power of this painting lies in the churning turbulence but most of all it is uplifting and positive – an exhilarating experience. Enjoy the ride no matter what obstacles await to challenge you. That’s just life!

Sway

Mixed media on Canvas – acrylic and household paint

91cm x 61cm

‘Sway’ hints at those languid days relaxing with a warm breeze murmuring through the greenery, and dreaming of the warmth summer.

Delight

Acrylic on Canvas – acrylic and household paint
91 x 61 cm

‘Delight’ is one of the first paintings I completed after my new studio was up and running and mirrors my joy at having the luxury of a dedicated space!