One of my true passions as an artist, is figurative drawing and painting. As a young art student I spent a lot of my time drawing and sketching portraits. I did many pastel artworks just sitting and observing from life, trying to capture those moments when people are alone with their thoughts.My first works in oils were figurative pieces, in many ways I taught myself to paint in oils and to understand figurative painting at the same time. For me oil painting and figurative works go hand in hand. I know other artists excel in other mediums in figurative works like Russel Flynt and my late friend Gordon King produced wonderful watercolours. But for me oil is the medium.
In the Reflections series I try to capture those moments where an elegant lady is alone with her thoughts. Away from the hustle and bustle of every day life, taking time for themselves.