#51: A Christmas Thank You — and Looking Ahead
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to pause and say thank you. This has been my first full year working consistently from the studio, and the support I’ve received along the way has meant a great deal. In this post, I reflect on the year just gone, finishing my submission for the HSFK Portrait Award 2026, and looking ahead to what’s next in the new year.
#49: Finished for Saltaire — and Already Brainstorming the Next Chapter
After finishing and submitting my three paintings for the Saltaire Gallery Winter Show, the studio feels different — quieter, but full of possibility. In this post, I reflect on completing that chapter and turning my focus toward new ideas for the upcoming HSFK Portrait Award 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery.
#35: Back to the Studio – Finding Quiet After the Show
Holmfirth Artweek has come to a close, and I’ve returned to the studio — quieter, messier, and full of possibility. In this week’s post, I reflect on the shift from public display back to private process, and the quiet clarity that follows the buzz of an exhibition.
#22: The Space Around the Painting: Why the Studio Matters
The studio doesn’t just contain the work — it shapes it. In this post, I reflect on the mood, movement, and small rituals of my workspace, and how the space around the canvas quietly becomes part of the painting itself.