Figurative originals

Figure evolved from painted abstraction. This piece was born out of an experimental exploration of large painted markmaking. The artwork captures a figure in sympathy with the backdrop of abstract marks. Spontaneous gestures give shape and form to the subject. This process results in a compelling interplay between intentional drawing...

Original portrait of Rupert captured while in the studio at Newlyn Art School. Size: (A3) 29,7 x 42 cm 11.7 x 16.5 inches Medium: Colored pencil, acrylic ink, watercolor on paper Date created: May 2025

Figure drawn from abstraction is a refined piece born out of an experimental exploration with reed pens and ink on delicate lining paper. The artwork captures a figure emerging intuitively from a backdrop of abstract marks, where spontaneous gestures give shape and form to the subject. This process results in...

“Hiding amongst the tulips” is a sophisticated exploration of form and media, blending floral motifs with figurative elements. This artwork emerges from an inventive process of cropping large-scale paintings and layering floral collages sourced from diverse materials. The piece invites viewers to discover the concealed figure subtly integrated within a...