Emerald and Evergreen Wood, 2024

In creating this piece I have captured the quiet atmosphere of a mystical forest. I’ve drawn on elements of impressionism to suggest a calm, reflective place in nature, something that feels peaceful and a little dreamlike. Soft greens and gentle light blend together to form a sense of freshness and serenity that can bring a soothing energy to any space.

This is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork, painted with acrylics on a circular canvas. My process usually begins outdoors: observing the location, taking notes, and gathering photographs to reference back in the studio. From there, I work intuitively, starting with brush-painted base layers, then building depth with palette-knife impasto. I use optical colour-mixing techniques inspired by the impressionists, along with traditional methods like scumbling and glazing. I keep adjusting and layering until the painting feels complete in a natural, unforced way.

The finished piece sits somewhere between abstraction and realism. The painting continues around the edges and is signed on the side, so no frame is needed; it is ready to hang. For display purposes, it has been photographed against a white background.