Our homes have a profound effect on how we feel. They can energise us, inspire us and comfort us. They can also become a sanctuary, a place where we can slow down, breathe and reconnect with what truly matters. When creating a peaceful home, we often think about paint colours, furniture and lighting, but one of the most powerful elements is often overlooked:

The art we choose to surround ourselves with.

This abstract work explores stillness, balance, and spatial quiet through layered texture and restrained contrast. Soft mineral tones and suspended dark forms create a contemplative atmosphere reminiscent of distant reflections, weathered surfaces, and fading landscapes.

This painting is of my beloved cat, Jiji. She was a tortoiseshell tabby full of personality, with a beautiful, thick short-haired coat. I began this painting in 2022, the year she passed away, and is unfinished to this date.

Oil painting on stretched canvas 120 x 120cm

This painting is inspired by a photo. It represents a woman standing behind a large glass window, her elbow resting on the window frame. Although the woman’s glance faces outwards, she appears to be lost in her thoughts, almost daydreaming. She may be confined indoors and wishes to be outside, or maybe is simply bored…