Intuitive Abstract Painting

My painting comes from within. It is highly personal and represents me, at that moment in time. It is a constant state of flux, growing and changing with me. I have always been highly interested in colour and what colours work best together and this plays a huge part in my process. I work with contrasting marks and textures as my aim is to draw the viewer in and around the work. I want to create a sense of ambiguity and intrigue and to pose more questions than answers. I want to stir emotion and for the viewer to never get bored. My work is often busy but then I will respond to this by purposefully creating space. I aim to convey and bring joy to the viewer but in doing so I need to contrast that with the feeling of uncertainly to create tension. Painting pretty pictures doesn’t interest me, I need to offset the colour with the tension by using off balance compositions and contrasting marks. I want my work to speak differently to each individual and for them to connect their own personal attachment to it. I often will use collage and text to add another layer and to make you think and wonder why. I want to create thought provoking insights into my subconscious mind.