Hey there! Thanks for joining me on my artistic journey.
Becoming an artist has certainly been a rocky but exciting one.
I failed art in school because I have such a messy deconstructed style, and my teacher didn't seem to think this was proper art. This really impacted on my opinion of my work and I struggled with confidence in my art for a long time. When I decided to study fashion at uni I had to pick up a pencil again, and I began to explore different channels of creativity and gaining confidence again. I started sketching and really enjoyed what simple lines could achieve on paper.
While studying fashion and marketing I went to live in India for six months as an exchange student. This is where I truly fell in love with colour - the poorest of the poor would wear the brightest colours and it was such a beautiful reflection of joy in all circumstances. These women would wear the biggest smiles, and after this I associated these emotions with intense colour.
After finishing uni I then began to really explore painting, and this is the stage I still find myself. Forever in exploration, and that's the beautiful thing about art. There's always something new and interesting you can do - I don't ever want to think I've reached a point where I can no longer stretch myself and my skills.
I currently stock my pieces at The Modern Furniture Store in Brisbane, Peregian Beach Gallery on the Sunshine Coast and Mist Gallery in NSW. I’m working my way up to having a solo exhibition too, watch this space! It’s certainly been a wild year or two, and I’m sure the art all around will reflect that! I aim to bring about peace, happiness and emotion through my art, and each piece is up to the viewers interpretation.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or are interested in a collaboration - my line is always open and I would love to chat!