Tread softly

I am often surprised at the restorative effect that being outdoors has on me. The feeling of grass against my bare feet, watching the changing clouds and the rustle of the breeze through the treetops elicit a deep sense of gratitude in me.

I enjoy the softened ambience that can be created with pastels, lending an ethereal quality to a scene. I am interested in the effects of light and seeing my subject matter from unusual angles.

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I was excited a few years ago to hear that painting is a learned skill, not something you are born with. Deciding to believe this, I began learning from others and giving time to developing my creative practice. My first oil studies were done on the back of primed cardboard boxes as where I lived there were no art stores.

I work in oils and soft pastels. There is so much beauty around us if we have the eyes to see. I enjoy creating moments that will encourage people to slow down, to stop and look more closely.