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Today’s blog is about peace of mind. As I’ve gotten older, my tolerance for rubbish has decreased! I seek out peace as often as I can. I try not to give energy to anything mentally draining, though as an overthinker that can be hard. The paintings below are part of my playful series. The set was inspired by the 17th-century Japanese proverb linked to Buddhist teachings that encourage us to avoid wrongdoing. Protecting My Peace was inspired by See No Evil. I Choose Peace was

Confinement is one of my favourite artworks. I created it for a charity exhibition where it had to be postcard-sized. The small format felt restrictive, so I leaned into that to express the idea of feeling boxed in. I’m sure we’ve all felt that at some point - a job you want to leave but you stay for security; a relationship that’s run its course but you’re tied to it financially or emotionally. Basically any situation where you feel trapped and can’t get out quickly enough.

Some paintings can’t wait! They have to happen fast, before the feeling fades. Side Eye was the first portrait in my playful art series, a quick, expressive outlet that captures those impulsive, creative moments. At other times, I enjoy slow, careful painting with lots of reworking and layers of paint, but for this project, spontaneity was the priority. This collection began with quick sketches of different moods. I loved the loose, sketchy feel, so I carried that same energy

Welcome to my first blog post. These posts will serve as a deeper look into the meaning behind some of my artworks. Today’s theme is rest. I have selected a few pieces that were born from my need to pause and surrender. Grounded shows me seeking calm in nature, with even my locs touching the grass as I try to connect with the earth and settle my thoughts. Still shows the subject in a yoga pose, floating on water to reflect quiet within the mind and the peace that comes when