Water Windows

On a holiday in Morocco, I was fascinated by the decorative screened windows in the kasbahs. In times gone by, these intricately carved screens allowed cooling breezes to skim over the surface of bowls of water placed on window sills. This allowed the interiors to remain somewhat cooler in the scorching heat of the deserts. The occupants living inside were also able to peek at the outside courtyards without being seen. .

76 cm x 76 cm gallery wrapped canvas. High quality artist grade acrylics have been used. I also used my own hand printed collage papers, pencils, mark making tools, stencils and gold leaf accents are used as different elements in this piece. Finished with a low-sheen water-based varnish.

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I have been making art in one form or another for most of my life. I have a small garden studio in South-East Queensland, Australia.

My paintings are intuitive and I have no set plan other than an idea of a colour palette. More often than not, I will start with a scribble and some mark making and see where this takes me. Somewhere along the way and after many, many layers of paint, the work shows itself in a rather unexpected way.

My aim for my artwork is to create something bright, cheerful and energetic. I work with acrylics and mixed media on paper, canvas and board and I am drawn to old and weathered surfaces and places with a sense of history and fascination. Many of my paintings are inspired by my travels and lived experiences.