Biography

I create impressionistic paintings that reflect my observations and interpretation of various aspects of everyday life. 

From a young age, I have been drawn to the genres of art and literature and my poems have been featured in three editions of poetry compilations by the Poetry Institute of Africa.  My paintings have been showcased in many exhibitions and festivals.  In 2010, I was included in the top twenty selling artists out of 55 exhibitors at Pietermaritzburg's Art in the Park.  My work is represented in selected galleries and my paintings can be found in both local and overseas private collections.

I put myself - the poetry of who I am - into my art.  I endeavour to express my interpretation of art in such a way so as to cause an emotional connection between the painting and its viewer.

I continue to explore new ways of expression and live in Durban, South Africa.

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Artist’s Statement

 In my paintings, I endeavour to capture the emotive quality in the subjects I portray.  I achieve this by variation of brushstroke, which creates movement and life and by using contrasts of light and colour in each composition.  I am an impressionist, rather than a realist, preferring the viewer to be drawn by the essence of the subject rather than by it being just a replica of real life.  I love painting people in everyday scenes and also roses, which continue to inspire me. 

My works are in private collections in South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Sweden, USA and the United Kingdom.  I love to have feedback, so please feel free to contact me or subscribe to my newsletter. 

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