body of work 2024/5

 On my home page is the collection of this year's body of work, the culmination of a journey or direction taken some time ago, to divert from my usual work. Some call it progression, I call it a detour, as I know I will be exploring other roads again, following my heart and explorations.

The loose painting of flowers, on top of an activated background, standing back to look, see and decide which way to move forward. It's like a slow discovery of possibilities, acting on each decision and standing back again to look how that had affected the composition, and then moving on from there.

I dedicate these works to my family and friends as well as the very special group of people who support my art journey by adopting one or many of my works - my collectors: these are for you all.

Please interpret them as you wish, let the painting speak/sing or read them in your own unique way. 

Recognition to my Creator who shaped these hands, mind and soul.

deo gloria nunc et semper


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