19th September 2023

The first module is about research that defines us as an artist, helping towards our developing practice.

“My journey as a creative involves spending a lot of time outdoors with my horses and dogs at the top and tail ends of the day.  I witness firsthand the beauty and magnificence that surrounds us in natures backdrop.   I fell in love with photography through my need for good quality reference images for my painting and ceramics artworks.  I want to engage the observer, using materials and medium that reduce the environmental impact.”

It’s very difficult defining myself. I am considering this very much a work in progress and it will change as I evolve throughout the year. I will be continuing my endeavours to make my own paints, using materials I have lying around at home to create my own canvases. Hopefully reducing my carbon footprint by reducing the mass produced plastic packaged materials and medium purchases. However, I am well aware I have a stack of already purchased materials to use up. For now, it will be mix and match to reduce wastage.