Solomon Island Serenity

A channel through the coral reef guides you between the mangroves. Beyond on a white, sandy shore are two traditional hand-crafted fshing dugout canoes, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of local islanders. A traditional hut on stilts crafted from intricately woven natural materials extends over the tranquil water.
A gentle trail of smoke from a cooking fire rises into the air, gracefully mingling with the backdrop of towering palm trees and lush, dense forest.
My thanks to Mark Waller for his artistic guidance and extensive knowledge of the Solomon Islands.

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My True Love.
Generally my style of art is Representational – realistic stuff, anything that has a strong recognisable subject. Sometimes however I abandon my fine art lured by my previous life as a graphic designer and momentarily I'm overcome and revert to the use of minimalist shapes, images and bright colours.
Being an impatient individual, I prefer to work with acrylics rather than other mediums because of their quick drying time. This allows me the flexibility to make mistakes, knowing that I'm able to quickly correct and paint over them.
As an artist I usually I start with a pencil sketch in my painting diary. I don't necessarily paint it straight away, but often visit the diary as inspiration for future work. My true love is the challenge of capturing the the things and sights that have inspired me on my travels around and about.