“Madeira is often referred to as a “floating garden” the flora and fauna are abundant, as is the dramatic coastline and I am surrounded by inspirational topics to paint.”
“Initially I painted in acrylic and then progressed to oil paints as I’ve found that this medium gives me the flexibility to achieve the details I aim for in a photorealistic style. I paint the majority of my paintings on oversized canvases as I love the dramatic effect of macro sizing the subject.“
“I paint from my garden studio, overlooking the crimson bougainvillea arch through to the shimmering blue ocean beyond, always accompanied by Louie (now know as Prince Louie) my beautiful Miniature Schnauzer dog. I listen to my favourite inspirational music……loving U2 and the Rolling Stones for energetic mornings and Melody Gardot and Enya for the wind down in the evening.“