As a landscape painter, drawing inspiration from the natural world, my creative process begins immersing myself in nature. When the environment speaks to me, I record it with a photograph or plein air sketch. Back at the studio I utilize watercolour or acrylic paint to compose whimsical, emotive expressions of rural and wilderness landscapes.
I record these moments of quiet solitude, inner contemplation and the feeling of contentment which inspires me to express how I see the world through my artwork. My intention when painting is not to simply recreate a representation of a location, but to capture the feeling of connection to the landscape.
Through my art, I endeavor to embody the spirit of the land, feelings of peace and freedom one gets when communing with nature. This is the core truth of my artistic journey as it serves as a reminder that we are a part of nature, not apart from it.