As I progress through my artist residency with the Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA), one of the most critical steps has been selecting the right colour palette. This process has been deeply inspired by both the natural landscapes and the urban energy of Austin, reflecting my personal experiences since making this city my new home. […]
Color My World: Choosing a Palette for My Residency Read More »
As a new calendar year starts, I take time to reflect back on the previous year, the art I created, the lessons learned, the highlights & lowlights too. Just 18 months ago, after moving from England to California, I started showing and selling my artwork to the public. As an emerging, early-career artist, 2023 was
I had a great conversation with Prash Raval on his podcast, “Work Life No Balance”. In this candid discussion, we dove into my transition from my corporate job as a management consultant to building a thriving career as a working artist. No frills, no gloss, just an open conversation about my mindset, the challenges, and
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In the whirlwind of life’s many demands, from organizing a wedding in under 3 months to purchasing my first home, my personal life has been the center of my attention lately. Amidst these significant life changes, I’ve had to make tough decisions about how I allocate my time between my art studio and building my
Awards & Artistic Opportunities: Navigating Life’s Distractions With Your Network Read More »
During art festival season, fellow artists often ask me about my booth setup journey. How did I get started? What gear did I pick? How do I hang my artwork? Let’s dive into my booth evolution, from a rushed start to a well-oiled setup. Getting Started: The Unexpected Adventure Back in the beginning, I faced
As an artist, finding inspiration for that next painting can be a real challenge. At times, it feels like there are no good ideas out there and you just don’t know where to start. We’ve all been there! In this blog post, I share some of my favourite ways to spark that creativity when I
Exploring the World Around You: How to Find Inspiration for Your Art Read More »
The most common question I’m asked when sharing paintings from my ‘Lost in Colour’ collection, is how I create them and what the creative process involves. My ‘Lost in Colour’ paintings are distinct style; they characteristically feature line-drawn architectural details and expressive flowers against vivid abstract backgrounds. You can see several contrasting techniques together on
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One of my favourite parts of being a working artist is the conversations I have with fellow creatives, collectors and the wider public. The back-and-forth that comes with dialogue and the connections that are built, nourish and motivate me in this career. This is probably why my calendar seems filled with attending gallery receptions, creative
Podcast interview: Exploring my creative process, tools and tech Read More »
I found my love of podcasts during my years as a PhD student. Hundreds & thousands of hours were spent alone with my cells (for experiments) at my atomic force microscope in a darkened, silenced room (light and sound interfered with my measurements). The company of podcasts stopped the silence and kept me engaged as
