Abstract Tiger Portrait
Finding the Gaze in the Chaos When approaching a subject with as much presence as a tiger, the challenge lies in moving past the literal form. In working on Abstract Tiger Portrait, the intention was not to map out every…
Colourful Expressive Green Parrot Portrait
There is a distinct stillness in watching a bird perch, even one as naturally vibrant as a parrot. In working on the piece captured in Colourful Expressive Green Parrot Portrait, the challenge wasn't simply to replicate the feathers, but to convey…
Abstract Jazz Musicians
Rhythm in the Lines The challenge of translating music into a visual medium is that sound carries no physical weight. When sitting with a sketchbook in a dark room, watching a group of jazz musicians, the eye doesn't just track…
Dragonfly Over Water Lilies
Finding Stillness in Motion There is a brief, quiet window of time when watching a pond where everything seems to suspend. In developing the piece shown in Dragonfly Over Water Lilies, the objective was not to create a literal photographic…
Peacock Splendour Impressionist Display
Capturing the Display The intent behind Peacock Splendour Impressionist Display was not to record the bird's exact anatomy, but rather to translate the energy of its movements onto the surface. In wildlife, the display is a sudden burst of colour…
Abstract Fruit Stall Impression
Capturing the Friday Market There is a particular energy to a local street market that stays with you well after the crowds disperse. It is less about the individual items on display and more about the collective weight of colour…