Beginning
Acrylic painting on deep edge cradled board, on the theme of sunrise, dawning light, enlightenment and openness.
Dimensions - 50 x 50 x 4cm
£750
Beginning & Concluding were painted as a diptypch, though each stands strongly on its own. Initially wanting to paint ideas of day & night, these two paintings quickly took on a life of their own to represent concepts of the two ends of a journey - starting out, and finishing. The I Ching teaches us that within every ending is held the seed of a new beginning, represented here by the circle - a never ending line. Beginning is lighter in colour, fresh, anticipatory, and intentionally forward looking, while Concluding is more pensive and reflective in mood, biding its time until the new beginning comes along.
Gratitudes series
Each painting expresses a personal gratitude for an aspect of life that could so easily be overlooked. Acknowledging those little things that bring us joy, peace, or a positive mind helps underpin mental wellbeing. This series invites you to think about what you feel gratitude for in your own life.
My Gratitudes paintings are exactly that – small tokens of gratitude for aspects of my life I’m most grateful for.
Some time ago, I started writing three gratitudes in a notebook, in the evening before bed. I then started using it in my studio, as a way to centre myself and find a peaceful mind before painting. It occurred to me that gratitudes were things of quiet importance, and worth acknowledging and celebrating in paint.
So that’s what you can see here – Gratitudes for things we might take for granted, but without which we’d be lost.
I hope they connect with you and maybe prompt you to think about things you’d choose to celebrate too.
Shimmer
Acrylic on 400gsm Fabriano paper, affixed to wood panel, high gloss finish, in a white painted wood tray frame.
51cm x 9cm including frame.
£150
SOLD
Glimmers are subtle, often overlooked experiences that bring us a sense of peace, happiness, or connection. Glimmers activate our parasympathetic nervous system, helping us regulate our emotions, and improve our well-being.
My Glimmers paintings are intended to do exactly that - lift the mood, raise the spirits, and inject a little slice of joy into our daily lives.
All eight I Ching Trigram paintings in situ.
Inspiration for my paintings can come from anywhere. My interest in the I Ching started after a conversation with a very close friend and fellow Artist, who knew of my interest in ancient philosophies, so when she told me about Daoism, I was so intrigued that the following day, I disappeared down a rabbit hole of internet research. It wasn’t long before I stumbled upon the I Ching – an ancient Chinese method of seeking spiritual and practical guidance.
I was so fascinated by its basis in the principles of change, and the interconnectedness of all things, that I knew instantly it was something I needed to start painting my responses to.
Fire Above, Water Below
Hexagram 64 of the I Ching - 'Nearing Completion'. Titled 'Fire Above, Water Below'. The final hexagram of the I Ching, this painting tells of the cyclical nature of life's journey - in every ending dwells the dormant seed of a new beginning, just waiting to grow.
Acrylic on deep edge cradled board, with a high gloss finish.
91.5 x 91.5 x 5cm
£1995
Energy, Energy, Synergy
Acrylic on wood panel.
32 x 32 x 2cm framed
Framed in a black wood tray frame.
£300
SOLD
My Clouds works a continuation of my I Ching series, so there are threads of I Ching influence in these paintings too. Clouds have fascinated me all my life – like most people, I can see faces, fantastical creatures, castles and patterns. But that’s not the only reason why they’ve become a recurring feature in so many of my paintings. In my research into Daoism and the I Ching, I read that clouds are considered in traditional Chinese thinking to be symbols of good luck, happiness, and auspiciousness.
I love the idea that something we in the West often see as a portent of doom - or at least unwelcome weather – can be reframed as quite the opposite. Clouds have become a symbol of that for me now.
Anything that challenges my thinking is grist for the creative mill – it keeps me alert to new ideas. That’s why clouds keep popping up in my paintings now. They’re reminders to explore new ground, think again – to turn an idea over in my mind like a pebble, see it from a different angle.
Porthole (Small Jewels series)
Acrylic on wood panel.
15.3 x 15.3cm
Framed in a simple white wood tray frame.
SOLD
- they were an experiment ,These little beauties were so much fun to paint! Full of vibrancy and exuberance, and yet on such a small scale - at just 15.3cm squared in their frames. As is usually the case, they were purely experimental. I wanted to see just how small I could go, still retaining my style - and they were a huge success. They've proven to be very pop-ular with collectors too!
Spring Moon
Acrylic on wood panel.
25 x 25 x 4cm
Framed in a simple white wood float frame.
£225
Taking inspiration from the moon at its brightest, in each of the seasons, these four paintings are my salutations to the moon’s power and light, and how it makes me feel when I gaze upwards at the night sky.
Fire & Rain I (Fire & Rain series)
Acrylic on wood panel.
16x16cm
Framed in a simple white wood tray frame.
Gifted
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that prompt me to paint. My Fire & Rain series came about when I noticed a simple coincidence that made me go straight to the studio.
We’d had a gathering of friends in our garden one evening – with a warming fire, singing, and talking into the early hours. As we sat under the cover of tarpaulins, it started to rain, and I remember musing on the sights and sounds of both elements – fire and rain - coexisting in that moment.
Next morning I turned on my radio, and heard James Taylor’s song Fire and Rain. It took me straight back to my thoughts the night before and the coincidence seemed so clearly resonant in my mind – like a bell chiming – a clarion call to get painting!
Circles 1
Acrylic & collage on 300gsm Fabriano paper.
One of four vibrant paintings.
Created by building layers of paint and sanding the surface, revealing the history of the work's journey.
Circles often recur in my work. They symbolise so many things to me and can be interpreted in multiple ways, unique to each person who engages.
Mounted, framed in a simple white wood glazed frame, ready to hang.
50x50cm
£650