Prairie Skies
80 h x 80 w x 4.5 d cm, oil on cotton canvas - 2021
Laying on your back and looking at the sky, immerse in the tranquil simplicity of this artwork. Here, the presence of timber and grain elevators evokes a poignant reflection on history. Once symbolic of prosperity and social unity in small towns during the 18th and 19th centuries in North America and Europe, these structures now stand as humble reminders of the industrial landscape's bygone era.
Ladies in Garden
80 h x 80 w x 4.5 d cm, oil on linen canvas - 2022
Fields of sunflowers give home to a myriad of creatures, symbolising community, loyalty, and worship as they follow the suns position each day. Clytie, a Greek water nymph was in love with the sun god, Helios, however Helios was in love with another. Jealous Clytie was cast to be rooted to the earth, and watched Helios from afar as he rose and fell each day. The exaggerated colouring expresses pure devotion and happiness, and brings vibrancy to any room.
Octopuses Garden
100 h x 100 w x 4.5 d cm, Oil on cotton canvas - 2022
Incorporating the natural elements of seashells and sand from Barbuda's, 'Pink Sand Beach,' I worked heavily with the impasto method, as well as wet-on-wet, and other self-developed techniques to create a happiness provoking, under the sea adventure.
Underworld
56.2 h x 140 w x 2 d cm, Oil on cotton up-cycled canvas - 2022
The colours chosen push boundaries of what we experience the night to be, but in fact is full of life, curiosity, and growth. This up-cycled piece developed over a two-year period, adding layers and different painting techniques to create this unique piece.
Scent of a Woman
50 h x 40 w x 4.5 d cm, Oil on linen canvas - 2023
Adorned with vibnrant, unusual flowers, creating contrast to the womans silhouette. The flowers, rendered in soft yet bold colors, symbolize the diverse facets of her personality and the blooming vitality within her spirit. Delicate petals swirl around her, creating a harmonious dance between the subject and nature.
That Bitch has long nails
76 h x 100 w x 1.8 d cm, Oil on linen canvas - 2023
This intimate portrait unveils the heart and soul of a woman's closest confidant—her cherished four-legged friend. Delighting in life's finer moments and passionately resisting the intrusion of nail trims, this painting is a tapestry of shared laughter, small rebellions, and the profound bond woven together.
Fruit of Paradise
130 h x 50 w x 4.5 d cm, Oil on linen canvas, metal frame - 2022
"Flight to Paradise" is a breathtaking painting that transports viewers to a realm of enchantment and desire. The canvas is alive with the vibrant hues of hummingbirds, their iridescent feathers reflecting a kaleidoscope of colors as they embark on a mesmerizing journey. The focal point of the composition is a luscious fruit, adorned with delicate pearls that shimmer like droplets of morning dew.
Covid Dreams
70 h x 50 w x 4 d cm, Oil on cotton canvas - 2020
As I sat there, looking out of my dining room window, I dreamt of the places I planned to go. Things left undone, and the feeling of isolation, surrounded by dreams I didn't realise I had before. During the development of this piece, my art professor asked if whiskey was present in my cup. It is possible.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
70 h x 100 w x 2 d cm, Oil on cotton canvas - 2018 (sold in charity auction)
Working directly with children, each child designed their balloons and chosen career path. I recreated their designs and created this piece for an event on behalf of a children's charity foundation. This portrayal of a childlike fantasy is based off one of my favourite children's authors, Dr. Seuss.
Oshun
90 h x 60 w x 4 d cm, Oil on cotton canvas - 2022
Working with this model was an absolute joy, as her presence resonated with the captivating aura of Oshun, an African goddess celebrated for her strength and sensuality. Oshun, often depicted as a woman of profound beauty, holds dominion over rivers, love, and fertility. Drawing inspiration from this divine archetype, the artist skillfully accentuated the model's features, highlighting her innate strength and sensuality. The use of pastels in the painting serves as a deliberate choice to amplify the goddess-like qualities of the subject. Soft and ethereal, the pastel palette not only enhances the model's natural beauty but also alludes to Oshun's heightened powers. Pastels, with their gentle hues, become a visual metaphor for the goddess's ability to infuse the world with love, warmth, and the rejuvenating energy of flowing rivers.
