Golden Birch Wood, 2026

Rooted in the woodlands of the Peak District, Golden Birch Wood reflects my fascination with colour, texture and light. Turquoise conveys freshness and vitality, while copper and gold provide warmth and luminosity. Together, these elements create a contemporary interpretation of the landscape, inviting the viewer to experience both its stillness and its energy.
My creative process begins with direct observation of the location, where I make sketches, notes, and take photographs. Back in the studio, I work intuitively, first building up base layers with a brush before applying successive layers of impasto using a palette knife.
I draw inspiration from both Impressionist optical mixing techniques and traditional methods used by the old masters, such as scumbling and glazing. These layered approaches allow the work to evolve organically until it reaches a natural and resolved conclusion.
The final piece is a contemporary painting that balances abstraction with realism. The carefully applied palette knife strokes create a texture and luminosity that have been likened to stained glass or mosaic.
For shipping the painting will be packaged flat in a reinforced cardboard box and will arrive ready to hang with a certificate of authenticity.