A series of photographs experimenting with light and long time exposure have been the inspiration in my recent work.  Their dramatic quality and strong sense of energy are what have fuelled these paintings.  My aim is to transform these elements of the photographs into my own paintings.

The use of line dominates these canvasses and is playfully used to create a sense of depth and pace, taking the eye on a journey around the canvas.  Layers that go into the construction of the image are visible, and history of the surface is clear.  These layers create an illusionistic space which invites the viewer to explore.

The photographs are flat and obviously machine made, but relate to the paintings in that they have fluidity and a painterly element to them, however the process and methods used to create the paintings are completely different.  I’m interested in the differences and similarities between the image and process, and how these perhaps combine in my paintings.

In the paintings there is a contrast between the use of flat and transparent colour, marks created with the paint also vary from thick steady lines to thin electric lines, and this variation is used to create a visual buzz, ensuring that viewing the painting is as enjoyable as it was creating it.

Colour plays an important role too, the use of bright neon colour against darker tones are used to create a dramatic and immediate impact on the viewer.  Groupings of colour are carefully considered.  Planes of colour are used to set a rhythm and sense of space.  Planes of flat colour create calm and quiet areas for the eye to rest, whereas these contrast with highly worked areas setting a fast and lively pace.