I believe art is a tool for communication. Art succeeds in uniting our commonalities.

I believe the purpose of my art is to create positive energy that inspires others.

I believe that the choices I make contribute to the health of the planet earth and so my efforts are on re-purposing useful trash materials to have many uses in their lifetime.

I believe that mixed media is the perfect format for my art.

Generally my moral compass is based on a foundation that was learned at an early age through family, the Catholic church and school. Through plenty of outdoor play with friends, animals and exploration I discovered the law of nature—the love of trees, brightly coloured flowers, textures and the energy of the sun. My simple value system is rooted in authenticity, honesty, integrity and respect. Although an understanding of my own existence is limited—I believe that human beings have a natural power to create happiness. Many of us search for similarities and commonalities with others so we can unite in agreement around common goals and values, creating a sense of solidarity and life purpose.

Materials

The choice of materials to use in my mixed media pieces is the driving force behind my creative process. The key objective of my art is to reduce mylar and plastic waste in landfills. By incorporating even small amounts of non biodegradable mylar and plastic waste into my art-- I can reduce it’s evironmental impact. In my mind it is very expensive, sophisticated and useful art material.

Mylar, a brand name for a type of polyester film made from biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has several environmental impacts due to its widespread use and challenging disposal characteristics. (Think food pouches, chip bags, airplane pretzels, hotel gourmet coffee sleeves, computer component packaging, emergency blankets, space blankets) Here are some key points regarding Mylar's environmental impact sourced from open AI:

• Mylar is not biodegradable.

• It can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.

• Mylar products are not recycled and end up in landfills.

• Discarded Mylar can pose risks to wildlife.

• Production of mylar is an energy-intensive processes with a large carbon footprint.

• Reflective properties can contribute to visual pollution.

• It was invented in 1952—How much is already polluting our land, water and ozone?

Color

I believe color provides not only visual interest but also conveys emotional understanding and meaning.

There is plenty of scientific research in psychology and environmental design that supports the use of bright colours having a positive impact on emotional well being, happiness and elevated mood. As a contemporary artist I am privileged to have access to the most incredible choice of paint colors in Oil, Acrylic and Ink that has ever been throughout history. I often perform color studies in nature taking nix color sensing samples of leaves, flowers, bark and rocks so I have a close match for RGB, CMYK and as a guide for paint mediums. The camera provides precise references for light shadow, contrast and intensity. My palette is natural, varied, sometimes random but also true, bold and surprising.

Size, Space Time

I believe art is an important element in our living,working and public spaces.

In order to create a meaningful connection with the your eyes from screens and urban noise, the size of the piece matters. The size of the space also matters. In our modern lives the wall space has shrunk along with our time to be out in the natural world. The art has to do its job of inspiringS and fit into a limited space.

Format

Mixed media art is the perfect fit for my multidisciplinary creative process. It combines various materials and techniques, often including traditional and non-traditional media. This might involve incorporating elements like mylar, fabric, metal, found objects, and papier mache components into a single piece. Often utilizing skills of photography, sculpture and print maker and painter.

Price

There are a few pricing challenges for emerging artists to overcome. Mixed media is a fairly leading edge style in comparison to the traditional oil painting in the mind of the collectors and so may have a perceived value. There are no shortcuts to a good reputation and so it is a work in progress to connect with the art community and be invited to exhibit. The investment potential for one of my pieces may take a few years. Every original that is sold comes with a certificate of authentification to ensure that it was created by me. Each piece is signed on the back with details about the piece. I believe that my art enables mindfulness and so is priced to be accessible for smaller budgets.

Why do I make Art?

Finding the spirit of nature