The feeling of creating different colour pallets is of endless possibilities and the promise of adventures yet to be embarked on. Past, present and future collide and spill out onto the page when I paint. Painting creates time to reflect and be fully present as my mind traverses the maps, memories, experiences, journeys and emotions of a life well lived and now brought forth at the tip of a brush.
I started my professional life as a dancer and teacher, illustrating music through movement. Through teaching Pilates I have explored the body and the way it moves at an even deeper level. I believe this has given me a deeper connection with the human connection. Having dabbled with various art media over the past 30 years I am consistently drawn to mixed media abstract mark making to help me communicate with others. I love the flow and unpredictable movement of watercolour, the textural possibilities of acrylic. The way pastels and inks can highlight areas of a painting, creating intrigue. I feel a sense of freedom and clarity as I draw inspiration from my relationships, travels, movement life, love of maps, geography and topography. I thrive on creating a story that can be interpreted by the viewer in their own way as their eye roams across the work. I am excited by sharing a sense of community and adventure with people I have yet to meet through my art.
