As an artist I like to paint things that resonate with me. Things that correspond closely and work harmoniously with my beliefs and thoughts on life. The pieces I paint are ”Joyful”, they are personal and yet they are also universal. In my paintings I attempt to understand what I know and feel about the world I live in. To capture moments and to share meaningful stories and lessons from my journey. As an artist it is also fair to say that I like the world around me to be aesthetically pleasing. I am here to create beauty. I like to bring art into everything that I do.Everything in my life is curated to reflect my creativity, my home my wardrobe and my office. My happy place is my home, creating my art in the home that I have lovingly renovated and restored for myself brings me much joy. Many of my paintings adorn its walls, having been specifically designed for each room to complement my unique decorating style.Returning to painting, I have returned home to that pivotal creative part of my being. It is in creating that I find a sense of wellbeing. I find my Joy- away to connect to what’s important and what matters to me. My paintings are a reminder of my journey, of the lessons I have learnt and my connection to the universe.As a signwriter for many years I told stories with words. I now tell stories with pictures. Each time I dip my brush into my paint pot I am conscious that I am dipping much deeper, I paint from the heart with energy and emotion and delve into the depths of my soul to bring these works to life.I draw inspiration from the beauty of nature, the wonder of life, love and music. The subjects of my paintings evoke images, memories and emotions.My style of painting is bright, bold, simplistic, stylised, Joyful and extremely symbolic. I use solid colour and black outline to depict my images. I love to paint in acrylics on stretched canvas and have a particular penchant for a square shape. My designs accordingly fit this preference. I love to explore the idea that things represent other things, that images speak for ideas, qualities or give indirect suggestions, which I believe allows for personal interpretation by the viewer.I encourage and invite viewers of my work to explore what is important to them, to think about and feel into what resonates on a deeper level. To explore their Joys, to be present, to be grateful, to understand their connection to the universe, but mostly I implore them to follow their hearts and open their ears to the whispers of their own souls and connect with their own divine creativity.