Artist Statement

Flowers are at the heart of my artistic language. Their intricate forms, textures, and endless variety inspire me deeply. More than beautiful shapes, flowers carry emotional meaning, we give them in moments of love, loss, celebration, and care. Through painting, I seek to connect viewers to these shared human experiences and to nature’s quiet, nurturing presence.

I work primarily in transparent watercolour, drawn to its clarity, delicacy, and the balance it demands between control and spontaneity. Over more than a decade, I’ve embraced the medium’s challenges and rewards, using it to explore large-scale floral subjects with detailed realism, where light, colour, and structure combine to evoke stillness and vitality.

For me, realism is a way to slow down and invite close attention. By carefully rendering each bloom, I create intimate moments that encourage the viewer to pause, notice, and feel.

My creative process is rooted in observation. I study, sketch, and photograph my subjects before composing paintings that balance structure with fluidity. I use negative space deliberately to frame each form and allow the natural flow of watercolour to breathe life into the work. Through varied petal directions, overlapping shapes, and sweeping lines, I aim to create rhythm and gentle motion within stillness.

Colour is built gradually with thin, transparent layers that preserve luminosity and depth. A wide tonal range, from pale highlights to rich shadows adds contrast and presence, guiding the viewer’s eye and bringing each piece to life.

Both the process and the finished work hold deep meaning for me: one is an act of exploration, the other a quiet offering of beauty.