I’ve always been someone who likes to pay close attention to the seemingly small things. As an empath, I always “felt” my surroundings.

It takes a while to find a style that reflects the message you want to communicate. Oil painting allowed me to slowly and patiently work on each section of my artwork. The long drying period gives me time to truly explore the different shades and patterns that can be built up to convey the emotions that I’m feeling so intensely.

When I pick up a brush, I am reminded of why I first started painting- to explore. In my artwork you will see an exploration into my African-Caribbean culture and also the elegance of nature. The use of African wax print fabric (that I sneakily take from my mother's sewing materials) is a subtle way of intertwining my heritage and art. The unique designs and vibrant colours represent the individuality and inner strength- attributes I see in my community.

I don’t think I’ll ever be finished improving my skills but the journey is incredible. Painting tropical plants has opened my eyes to the complexity and delicacy of the nature around us. Likewise, carefully studying the textures and tones of human skin is equally as fruitful. I paint both humans and nature in a single piece to represent the harmony that can be brought about when humans simply respect the nature quietly residing beside us.

I’m incredibly excited to begin selling my artwork and seeing where this wonderful path takes me.