The Painting Process

Often I’ll begin by covering the canvas with a plain, neutral colour, usually grey. I don’t often start with any fixed idea or subject in mind. If I do, that idea or subject can often shift and change.

I use oil paints as they produce the kind of texture and the vibrancy that I love.

I build the layers of paint, scrape them away, add, take away, until something that is pleasing to my eye is revealed.

Once the painting is dry, I sometimes add glaze to enhance the colour.

I paint either on canvas or board.