I am constantly fascinated by the mediums of both watercolour and ink. There is a degree of randomness created by water that occurs during creation which removes an element of the control I have over the final results.
My painting moves between realist and abstract. The realist work focuses primarily on light and texture. In terms of subject, I am deeply moved by forests and the light as it illuminates through the branches. The Japanese refer to this as 'Komrebi'. Texture finds its way into my work wherever I find it. It may be rust, it may be peeling wallpaper. Whatever inspires me and challenges me will find its way into my work.
The abstract work, in some sense, a panacea to my realism. The focus tends to be on landscape. I use the colours I find in the flora native to an area to determine my palette. I will often push the colours that are less visible to the fore to create a vibrancy to the work and an abstraction to form.
My drawings are primarily graphite portraits. There is no other way to describe them other than realist and I hope with a deep emotional resonanace.
I truly hope you enjoy the work.
Fran