I've been painting for 20 years - cards, illustrations & oil paintings of animals - but for years I had found it increasingly difficult to leave the house by myself, to go somewhere I didn’t know in the car – would there be parking? Would I be stuck in traffic? – endless thoughts going round and around – you know the story.
While in therapy to help me with these my final goal set by my therapist was to attend a course in resin approx 1hrs drive from home, somewhere I hadn’t been before with people I hadn’t met. Testament to her work I set the SatNav and …… drove. You have no idea how monumental this was for me. Before I would have been in complete meltdown, well, it just wouldn’t have happened, I wouldn’t have got in the car. It really was a massive achievement (can you tell I’m proud of myself and forever grateful to my therapist?!).
The course was a revelation! Although I loved painting my animals and still feel an affinity with them, the resin work was about pure colour, emotions, instinct – getting back to the raw basis of making ‘art’. What complete and utter joy. I have literally found it life changing, it’s opened up a new world and I can’t wait to work every day.
I feel so positive and uplifted, I want you to revel in the colours with me as I use different effects, texture & metallic powders to create totally unique pieces. I look at the resin wall art and see the deepest depths of the universe, star nurseries, planets, the sea bed, sunlight, a connection with ‘something more’, and want you to see this too. When my mind’s too busy and I can’t stop the repetitive thoughts going round and around I can sit and look at one of the artworks and my mind relaxes, just enjoying the pure colours and emotional connection I have with them. I believe they can make you feel the same way too.
Artworks were featured in ‘Best House in Town’ on BBC1. Represented by Lickerish.com (merchandising); Limited Edition Prints (iCanvas.com & Fineartcanvas.com, USA). Original oils & giclée prints exhibited in UK, Australia, USA & Europe; offices, restaurants & cruise ships. Awarded 1st DeMontfort New Artist; Work licensed worldwide.
Large abstract contemporary resin artworks