This group of paintings explores the movement of water across land and sea, and the shifting relationship between the two. I am particularly interested in capturing the tension between the ephemeral flow of water against the underlying stillness and solidity of the land.

Working intuitively with layers of acrylic and oil to create a resist, my aim is to suggest an emotive and atmospheric relationship to place, rather than a representational one. These are imagined pieces, shaped as much by memory and sensation as by observation. They are intended to evoke something recognisable deep within us: landscapes that stir the viewer’s own memories, feelings and experiences.

A former journalist, I moved back to Wirral from the south east and, in 2018, gained a Master’s with Distinction in Art & Design at LJMU, working primarily with photography. I began painting seriously during lockdown and have exhibited and sold work nationally since.