Artist’s Statement

My preferred technique to create my work, is the multi layered Venetian/ Flemish method, made famous by the old masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Poussin (to name a few). I think my attraction to this style and technique come from my love of antiques , history of the past, and anything that has a special atmosphere to it, especially the way in which they used light and shadow.
I am still working on my own individual style based on the Venetian technique and endeavouring to be more refined and realistic in my work but still keep it looking like a painting.
My aim is to one day take my hobby to a full time professional level.