MOOD BOARD

A scrapbook of images, artists and text that have inspired my artwork to date and a look behind the scenes at some of my work and life. An evolving page of inspiration and creativity.

 

Wildlife Conservation

I am very honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation ‘Wildlife Artist of the Year’ in both 2022 and 2023, and ‘Highly Commended’ in 2023

Travel. Lion’s Head, Cape Town.Travel is a constant source of inspiration

Travel. Lion’s Head, Cape Town.

Travel is a constant source of inspiration

Me at the piano.Perhaps my favourite place to be.

Me at the piano.

Perhaps my favourite place to be.

I always have a longing to be on a beach by the sea

Piano. Bodegas Salentein, Mendoza, Argentina.My favourite piano that I have ever played.

Piano. Bodegas Salentein, Mendoza, Argentina.

My favourite piano that I have ever played.

Lukewarm is no good.

Embrace life with passion.

Be inspired.Surround yourself with great people.

Be inspired.

Surround yourself with great people.

Me surrounded by lots of my favourite things…

Me surrounded by lots of my favourite things…

“Every failed experiment is one step closer to success. Fall forward.” - Denzel Washington

David Yarrow, “Genesis”.One of my favourite photographers and a huge inspiration for me.

David Yarrow, “Genesis”.

Lions are incredible majestic animals

Family.

Brothers in arms.

Yoga. A big part of my life.

Yoga. A big part of my life.

Piano. Constantly inspired when sat at a piano.

Piano. Constantly inspired when sat at a piano.

Bruce Springsteen.The Boss. My single greatest inspiration in life.

Bruce Springsteen.

The Boss. My single greatest inspiration in life.

Quote by Jean Michel-Basquiat on Art & Muisc.

Quote by Jean Michel-Basquiat on Art & Muisc.

Old proverb

Old proverb

Pablo Picasso’s “Don Quixote”, 1955.The first sketch/painting that made me think about art.

Pablo Picasso’s “Don Quixote”, 1955.

The first sketch/painting that made me think about art.

Dare to be creative. Dare to step outside your comfort zone.

Dare to be creative. Dare to step outside your comfort zone.

Masterpeace Studios in Eccleston Yards, London, introduced me to painting and I am forever grateful to them

MasterPeace Studios in Eccleston Yards, London, introduced me to mindful painting and I am forever grateful to them.

My chimp drawing - shortlisted as a finalist in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation ‘Wildlife Artist of the Year 2022’

My drawing obsession all began with the human eye.

My drawing obsession all began with the human eye.

Samara, the Karoo, South Africa.

One of the most magical places on earth, and a majestic Lion.

‘White on Black’ series. Sketching out my “Feel” drawing.

‘White on Black’ series. Sketching out my “Feel” drawing.

Me with some of my animal drawings