Artist Statement

I paint in oils and my interests span all subjects: portraiture, figurative works, landscapes and still life. My goal is a realist representation, tinged with illusion. As an amateur cellist, music is always playing in my studio and is often an inspiration.

 

Once I've settled on a concept, subject or theme, I plan my paintings, focusing on the triumvirate of value, hue and chroma.  I follow a traditional academic approach, beginning with a drawing (charcoal or graphite), followed by a monochrome underpainting (grisaille or verdaccio) over which I apply body colour. Brushwork and colour choices are dictated by the visual impact I seek to convey.