Freya

Inspired by the statement artwork of Norman Rockwell in the 1940s and 50s. This piece depicts a young girl in a mock expression of exclamation and alarm. Her hands frame her face on a background of washed out yellow. She refuses to look straight at you. Her gaze lingering over the viewers shoulder on something more interesting.

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I create portrait art on canvas with oil paint. Carefully I observe, then slowly sketch form and outline. Then add colour, depth and contrast.

I want to attract the viewer with a likeness which is familiar and recognisable. Then keep the audience searching for character, personality and energy.

There is such a challenge in portraiture. There is such a thrill to see lines, strokes and colour transform into human form. I’m inspired by identity, story and temperament coming to life in art.

I want to create artwork which catches your eye, that you can’t stop looking at.