Some paintings begin with more than colour and composition. They grow out of people, places and moments that stay with me until they demand a different kind of attention.
In this series I write about the stories behind certain works and collections – the lives, encounters and landscapes that quietly shape them. Each piece here is linked to a specific artwork, so if something speaks to you on the canvas, you may find a little more of its world here.
Lake Como – Quiet Water, Clear Mind
Lake Como is one of the few places where my mind feels completely quiet. The first time I stood by the water there, it felt as if the noise of everything else in my life had stepped back a little. The air was soft, the light was diffused, and the rhythm of the lake was […]