The Process

MY CREATIVE PROCESS

Typically, I start with an experience, a memory, or a photograph I’ve taken on my adventures, travels and hikes.

I use this as reference and add in illustrative elements to bring in things like illustrative qualities, water colour and textures. I just like to mess with reality a bit. My work plays at the intersection between photography and hand-drawn, painting and illustrative art.

I really love experimenting with layering, blending and re-mixing, using the digital tools available to me.

This is where my eclectic tastes and curiosity come into play as I will mix quite disparate elements together – for example, a landscape or abstract with a texture or photo over it  to create a fresh look.

I'm working on new ideas all the time so please check in regularly!


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WE PRINT ON PREMIUM EPSON ENHANCED MATTE PAPER

Whichever print you choose, it’ll look amazing on 192gsm Epson Advanced Matte quality paper. It’s the premium choice for bringing art to life in stunning detail. Unlike traditional matte papers, Enhanced Matte boasts the ability to showcase colours and blacks akin to glossy paper, but with a softer touch.

With its smooth matte finish, this paper elevates my artwork by rendering 'blacks' with a luxurious velvety appearance, while colours burst forth in vibrant hues, including notoriously challenging shades like red. From vivid tones to earthy palettes, and even classic black and white imagery, Enhanced Matte delivers unparalleled clarity and depth.

Once printed, we carefully wrap your print in acid-free glassine paper, safeguarding its integrity until you're ready to have it framed.

Note: Handle with care, especially around the pristine white borders, as the black areas are susceptible to smudging and scratching. For added protection, prints are shipped encased in acid-free glassine paper, safeguarding their integrity until you're ready to unveil them.