The process of creating this piece was long, in all it has taken around 15 months to complete, maybe longer. I have often admired the build up of paint on my painting clothes. So, every time I worked in my studio, I smudged and wiped my hands onto this canvas (as I would on my trousers), to create a wonderful build up. This is the background, intricate colours, creating depth and movement. The strong brilliant blues give the painting a very moody feeling.