ARTISTS STATEMENT

Being in Nature & painting its myriad of wonders is what keeps me well, both mentally & physically. My purpose is to share this joy & peace with you.

Moments of mindfulness translate into the big evocative paintings I create, which celebrate the simple wonder of the world around us.

Each painting carries its own story, an opportunity to rest the mind & feel uplifted. The practice of mindfulness in Nature is deeply healing & my paintings bring with them the experience of being immersed in the natural world & finding that solace.

The effect, for me, is so powerful that I literally get ill if I don't paint for any prolonged period of time. My art practice has seen me through a serious health condition & relieves pain. I find it incredible when others say they also feel that way when seeing my work. For me, the painting process is my passion & I feel that my purpose in life is to share it

A few years ago I discovered that there is now scientific evidence that images of the natural world do produce endorphins, serotonin & make you feel good. The term for this effect being called 'Biophylia"