Oil Paintings
Oil paints offer a rich and vibrant way to capture the beauty of life, with the thick layers of texture and seamless blending skills, it takes a lifetime to fully grasp the techniques. Achieving a sense of peace in a painting can be quite challenging. It requires not only technical skill also a deep understanding of color harmony and composition. The process can be both rewarding and frustrating, but the outcome is always worth the time and patience necessary.
"Wing Ridden Angel"
In the depths of my lowest moments, i found myself engulfed in a profound sense of loneliness and despair. It was through this lonely struggle that I discovered the cathartic power of art, allowing me to transform my pain into something profound, eye opening and put a microscope into the personification of mental health struggles.
"Freedom Frollic"
This beautiful blacknose sheep frolicking in a Scottish wildflower landscape nestles perfectly within the Ash Planed wood. Being one of my larger pieces, I wished to combine the earth and air elements of Scotland, the sky rapidly changing colours beyond our imagination.
"Condensation Conversations"
A foggy evening in a cafe, hushed conversations and two souls intertwined. A gloomy snapshot of two individuals from the outside, their conversation forever encased on canvas, This ash planed wood shape reminds me of a book, it's left rough coarse as thick as a hardback, it's right side filled with thick rings, a memorial of the tree that once withstood the generations of mankind.
"Beautiful Wildflower, Grow Untamed"
I decided to encapsulate happiness; raw, open, natural joy. For most of my life I have battled the storm above my head, but I have always seen nature as our purest form. From raw bark to the wildflowers, nature brings a sense of peace and contentedness so powerful it fuels me for the days to follow. This beautiful wood is Ash Planed.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
"The Beast in Yew"
A bengal tiger's camouflaged perfectly within the rings of this Yew Wood live edge slab. It's gaze a stark focal point. The natural curves of this piece conform perfectly with the lean, muscular body of this predator. Would you dare move if you found this apex hunter focused on you?
"Misbegotten Foragers"
Inspired by Scottish Poet Robbie Burns' "To A Mouse" Poem, my favourite tim'rous beastie's foraging on wild berries, adventuring for the tastiest ones at the top. The Spalted Beech Planed Wood provides a truly beautiful canvas, it's fingerprint so unique I had to keep as much of it visible as possible.
"Witch's Apothecary"
Commissioned by a wonderful woman I have known a long time, we chose to incorporate an 'untamed' fun depiction of a forest local to a witch's cottage, Choosing a deep autumn colour palette, the spots of vibrant red draw the eye, masterfully hiding a toad in the chaos. The cut of this specific wood was a personal favourite of mine.
"Deafening Calm"
The paradox of crashing waves on a wooden canvas I found amusing whilst creating, where the fluidity of water contrasts sharply with rigidity of wood. The natural grain of the canvas adds an earthy texture that grounds the scene. This juxtaposition invites the viewer to reflect on the harmony between nature's chaos and instability, creating a captivating visual experience that resonates deeply.
Therapeutics
In brief free moments I paint on smaller canvas' to challenge myself. Despite all the chaos life throws at us, as an artist we can bring to life a world of peace through our creativity. Though smaller in size, each "recharge" (as i call them) is mighty in helping my inspiration flow whilst bringing me comfort and solace.