I moved to Long Eaton, Nottingham in 2003 and began making a daily bike ride around West Park to keep fit and unwind. I quickly realised that the park can be the most beautiful place in the world. Throughout the year the colours and light change on a daily basis. The shapes and shadows vary as the seasons progress.
In 2009 I became enchanted by the park in the early evening. I wanted to capture the mysterious relationship between the trees and the artificial lights that line the park. This time of day offers a unusual range of colours to play with; purple grass, orange leaves, deep blue puddles. I want to share this wonderful enchanting place through my paintings.
My work is meditative and relaxing. It provides an escape from the stresses of my working life as does my daily trips to the park. I see lots of regular walkers at the park and I hope they will appreciate what I am trying to capture in my work.
In 2009 I became enchanted by the park in the early evening. I wanted to capture the mysterious relationship between the trees and the artificial lights that line the park. This time of day offers a unusual range of colours to play with; purple grass, orange leaves, deep blue puddles. I want to share this wonderful enchanting place through my paintings.
My work is meditative and relaxing. It provides an escape from the stresses of my working life as does my daily trips to the park. I see lots of regular walkers at the park and I hope they will appreciate what I am trying to capture in my work.