I feel privileged to be able to practice my craft as an illustrator as well as a fine artist. Each influences the other, which is evident in my art. I try to tell a story in each of my paintings. This 'story-telling' has birthed my fascination in creating themed art series such as 'Wind-Swept', 'Heart-Art' and 'Sky-Scapes'. The 'story' I tell usually revolves around the theme of a cyclical world, the changing seasons, weather and capturing that critical moment in time.

I am very passionate about painting and making art. I work predominantly in acrylic on canvas or paper, which has been textured with gesso and sand. When I work in oil, texture also plays a significant role because I apply the paint with a 'heavy hand' mostly by palette knife.

I have been told time and again that my paintings elicit feelings of peace and calmness. I believe we all search for 'purpose', and if my work produces that kind of response, than I am truly fulfilled as an artist.

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