Candy Apple Swirls

Candy Apple Swirls presents a bold, contemporary exploration of pattern and movement through saturated color and rhythmic repetition. The composition is structured by a network of dark, fluid outlines that partition the canvas into irregular, organic forms, reminiscent of cellular structures or polished stones fitted together in a mosaic.

Within these compartments, layered green spirals unfold in tonal gradations, suggesting motion and depth. Interwoven between them are sweeping bands of crimson and magenta, their curved gestures creating a dynamic counterpoint to the cooler greens. The contrast between warm and cool palettes establishes visual tension while maintaining balance across the surface.

The artist’s use of controlled line against softly blended interiors reflects a dialogue between structure and fluidity. The repeated spiral motif lends cohesion, while subtle variations in shape and color prevent uniformity.

Overall, the work engages the viewer through its decorative immediacy and refined compositional control, offering a vibrant, contemporary abstraction that is both playful and formally resolved.

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Have been painting in Oils for 20 years, starting off in a traditional landscape/still life style, but gradually evolving to wherever inspiration, and the paint and colour take me. I have Illustrated Children's books, working in Acrylic, however the flow, movement and deep depth of colour of Oil's are truly addictive.

My art is wide and varied, and provides me with endless joy, with the odd moment of frustration along the way. The joy of my art is that I don't put any restrictions on it. It flows, it comes from ideas, visions and sometimes just from playing with paint. The whole point of being a creative person, is to be creative, so I can't lock into a particular style and paint that style over and over. The closest I come to that are my fish paintings, but I love my fish paintings, they are so relaxing, therapeutic and never quite the same as I chase the swimming fish around the canvas.
Sometimes I will start a painting with a particular idea, or style in mind, but as soon as I apply paint to the canvas I see something happening that I simply can't resist. So the original idea is taken over by the intriguing possibilities of the unknown creation that lies ahead. Sometimes that creation is nothing special, or lost in the overworked searches for that magic painting that came from nowhere. Sometimes, that magic painting does come from nowhere, and I stand back amazed and wonder how it happened. My years of experience have taught me to trust my artistic instincts, so more often than not, I am pleased with the results.
I have no doubt that my unrestricted "style" probably works against my marketable profile, but I love the way I can paint with freedom and I cannot wait to see what I come up with next.