Tell us a bit about your process, do you start off searching for reference and sketching?
My process starts with taking photos of things I’ve seen with my phone. I go on day trips to national parks, forests and beaches to soak in the atmosphere. I have files where I collate my photos as reference. From each file I scan through and pick out things that I like, It could either be certain colour choices that I use as a theme or specific forms which I reinterpret. I can sometimes use a sky from one photo as reference, then put down the Land from another photo, collaging from countless reference shots. Once I have an idea I begin to sketch a design whilst colour testing to see what works best for the lighting. Once the sketch has been finished, I’ll begin to paint the artwork.
What made you want to pursue a career in the arts and do you have any tips for up and coming artists looking to do the same.
The reason I pursued art as a career was the deep sense of fulfilment that I got from Painting. The ability to express how I feel and what I appreciate is an endless source of joy. Creating gives me a constant loop of appreciation, struggle and respect for life. It also creates a language spoken between those who appreciate and create things as well. If I could give any tips to aspiring creatives it would be that if you want something bad enough, you have to expect to hurt for it. Once you find something you enjoy in life you have to fight for it. The other thing I found important beginning my art career was to stay malleable and to expect the unexpected, you never know where you’ll end up but never let an opportunity go to waste. Most importantly if you can find a way to feel inspired, then being a creative full time does not feel like work and only good things will come your way.
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