In my painting, The Offering, as with much of my other art, the subject matter, the other-worldly beings, and the mood evoked, emerged as the painting developed. It’s always the same for me: I am directed as I work simply by what appears on my canvas and I follow that...
Penguins, for me, with their human-like, upright stances and their waggish, clownish waddles, evoke creative opportunity. They are bustling invitations for my depiction and characterization. With their feathered white bellies and shiny black backs, they appear to be...
Three species of elephants are living today: There is the largest living terrestrial animal, the African Bush Elephant with ears so big that they cover its shoulders. Then there are two smaller species of elephants – the African Forest Elephant and the Asian...
Do not hesitate when sudden inspiration comes your way. Instead, invite it in for a further internal conversation. Focus upon it as soon as you can because if you do take your hunch to lunch today, you never know, tomorrow, it might take you… It is a good idea to...
Why do I love painting abstract miniatures just as much as I love painting much larger works? I think it is largely because I receive a great deal of joy from creating them and also, because the processes are so similar: Both my miniature and large creations, involve...
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