Latest Show - Flying

Flying represents the moment when you finally fall into the pocket of who you naturally are - free from the dictats and concerns of others. The moment when you can fly free. A time of exhilaration and peace; tremendous movement and stillness; happiness and strength.

I chose pen and ink as the medium for these paintings because there is a clarity and simplicity to the quality of colour and line that can be achieved. They also require a particular discipline and focus. There is no room for error - once the mark is made it is there, there is no covering it up as with oil or acrylic. On the other hand pen and ink can produce a wonderful free flowing line, which is perfect for representing the sense of flight and movement in a bird’s wing. The combination of focus and free flow mirrors the experience of flying free.