Two of my earlier paintings, “Special Guest” and “Surprise”, have been in my private collection since 2009. They are the 2nd and 3rd artworks in my journey to reach 100 paintings. Both are now on display for purchase at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery in Napier.
These paintings have a graphic feel, which acknowledges my design school background. I was obsessed with light and shadows in this romantic series. My style has become more detailed over the years. It’s challenging to balance style and composition and keep the painting’s story on track.
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At first glance, the scene appears simple: a small table set for two, a vase of white calla lilies, two glasses, and a carefully wrapped gift. Yet the longer one looks, the more the composition begins to feel like a carefully arranged pause, Read more here.
2 Special Guest Oil on canvas: 96 x 109 cm; 37.7 x 42.9 in
Everything in this composition feels paused, caught between intention and consequence, like the moment just before or just after a confession. The room is quiet but not empty; it is full of signals. Light, objects, and memory all lean toward a single question: Has something begun here, or has something ended?. Read more here
3 surprise Oil on canvas: 96 x 120 cm; 37.4 x 47.2 in
