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Two Paths, One Journey: New Original Paintings and Collages
Discover my latest original paintings and collages, inspired by summer light, flowers and the natural world. From colourful contemporary flower paintings to playful paper collages, explore the ideas, experiments and creative processes behind these new works, and follow the two paths that have become part of my artistic journey.
2 days ago


Growing by Degrees: abstract floral paintings in progress
Four years into my acrylic painting journey, I’m finding my confidence and pushing myself towards larger, more ambitious work. These two A1 paintings have been developing layer by layer, inspired by the lakes, foliage and beautiful evening light I encountered on a recent trip to Nottingham. Combining my printmaking techniques with an increasingly abstract approach to flowers, water and reflections, I’m exploring ideas of growth, abundance and light.
Aug 11


Chasing the Light: flower paintings that glow
Sometimes a drift of flowers in sunlight can feel like a glimpse of paradise. In this post, I explore my ongoing fascination with flowers, colour, and light through a series of recent paintings and drawings. Discover the experiments, breakthroughs, and frustrations behind the work, and see how I'm exploring ways to create paintings that capture not just the appearance of flowers, but the joy and wonder they inspire.
Jun 11


Coast and Cliff: serene coastal art
A new collection of original monotype prints inspired by the coast and countryside, featuring layered textures, simplified forms, and a calm, atmospheric style. These works explore serene coastal art for living room spaces, evoking the feeling of sea air, open horizons, and peaceful shoreline walks. Created over three months using a layered printmaking process, each piece is unique, building depth through colour, texture, and composition.
May 12


Let it Grow - contemporary botanical paintings
In this post, I share the completed results of my first large-scale acrylic and mixed media paintings on wood panel. It's been both challenging and exhilarating to scale up my contemporary botanical painting. Inspired by wildflowers, seed heads and shifting coastal light, I reflect on process, materials and the joy of letting paintings grow intuitively from layered colour, texture and mark-making.
Feb 8


Holding onto Summer: mixed-media flower drawings
Over the cold winter months, I’ve been exploring mixed media botanical drawing as a way to capture the vibrant forms of garden flowers. Using a combination of charcoal, coloured pastels, ink washes, and collage, I’ve been able to carve out delicate flower shapes while keeping a sense of depth and context in the background. This approach allows me to study each bloom closely and experiment with colour, light, and texture in ways that traditional methods sometimes can’t.
Jan 14


Branching Out: abstract botanical paintings
I’m exploring bold, large-scale abstract botanical paintings, stretching my practice from printmaking to expressive garden-inspired work. From Rosebay Willowherb to Alliums, I’m balancing recognizable floral forms with abstraction, playing with light, colour, and mark-making. These works-in-progress capture the thrill of growth, risk-taking, and creative discovery.
Dec 11, 2025
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