Llangwmlitfest

Biography

The view from the studio window goes down the garden to the estuary beyond. It changes as the light moves from east to west, shadows lengthening and shortening. Details come into focus and fade as the light changes, sharpening and then softening, blurring the boundaries as new shapes emerge. Out of this familiarity comes a deeper understanding and emotional attachment to nature - engendering the feelings and responses that inspire me to paint.

Working with mixed media the process is a combination of adding and subtracting layers of paint, collage or ink. Like thinking aloud, the mark making leaves a trace of what has gone before.

Often what seems like an obstacle becomes a new idea. The challenge for me is trying to maintain just the right amount of control without losing spontaneity.