Wolf Howling at the Moon
Capturing the Night: The Wolf and the Moon There is a particular kind of stillness that settles over a landscape just before a sound breaks it. In working on this piece, my interest lay not just in the figure of…
Whimsical Goldfish in a Fishbowl
Capturing Form and Refraction There is a quiet challenge in painting glass and water. The way light bends around a curved surface, altering the shapes behind it, requires a careful balance of loose brushwork and deliberate mark-making. With this piece,…
Abstract African Elephant in Sunset Savanna
Finding Form in the Savanna Dusk When painting wildlife, the temptation is often to capture every line, to replicate the texture of skin or the exact anatomy of the subject. With this piece, Abstract African Elephant in Sunset Savanna, the…
Morning Tea and Garden Roses Still Life
Capturing the Ephemeral: Morning Tea and Garden Roses There is a brief window of time in the early hours when the light in a room shifts from cool grey to a warm, resonant amber. This painting was created to capture…
Original Hound Portrait Painting
An expressive portrait of a hound captures more than just a likeness; it anchors a specific gaze. In this recent painting, the focus isn't merely on the anatomy of the dog, but on the weight of its expression—those wide, soulful…