My inspiration
My nostalgic paintings and unique summer giclée art prints are playful yet calming, inspired by two of mother earth’s beautiful elements - the sun and the sea.
DAILY INSPO
Stepping outside, I find inspiration in my daily surroundings, and enjoy playfully re-imagining the familiar.
Putting to paper the sweet hum of life's everyday simple pleasures; early morning bird song, coffee in the sun, fresh sourdough, sea swims.
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EUROPEAN SUMMER
Euro summer enjoyed on the Mediterranean coast. Vibrancy and warmth from the sun.
Old towns cobbled together with colourful lime paint, and markets overflowing with fresh heritage fruits.
The hum of locals and the woft of fresh bread. The warm salty sea - an invitation to swim.
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SCREEN PRINT
I love screen printing. I love the layers, the shapes, the colour. The ink, the offset, the patience.
As someone with a slow mind, screen printing suits me perfectly.
Many of my current works take inspiration from the layering techniques of printing with a screen.
I often view photographs in blocks of colour and shape, as opposed to a final composition.
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MY TRAVELS
Inspired by my travels, the delicious months of summer.
Luxury holidays and affluent vacations of the past and future.
Sunny memories - turned memoirs - of a nostalgic summer once lived.
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INDIE FILM
Film is a big, big inspiration.
I adore films with beautiful cinematography, and short films with ambient scores.
As Sun & Sea evolves I would love to try a hand at film making.
Nostalgic footage coming soon...
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DAYDREAMS
The thoughts, words, and daydreams that occur in this expanse of time.
Learning from my dreams, my mind, my sanity and taking inspiration too.
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In the Studio
From my studio in the heart of Falmouth, I enjoy using acrylics, oil paints, and sticks to paint and mark my thoughts, daydreams and travels, onto beautiful considered canvas and paper.
