Influenced by Artists such as Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo and Hilma af Klint. As well as my studies in Psychology and interest in Mysticism. My art is a reflection of both my internal and external world. Blending elements of dreams, subconscious and conscious thought to create vivid imaginary worlds and surreal self portraits that often depict elements of pain, suffering, healing and transcendence. 

One Year ago, I started taking art classes in watercolour expressionism. My art teacher is very interested in art as self-care and art as a way to open up and express ourselves. Encouraging the class to find our own style and allow our emotions to flow into our work. Taking these classes online via zoom has not only improved my art but also improved my wellbeing and allowed me to find a community of art lovers.

I utilise active meditation and automatic drawing in my painting practice. Active meditation is a form of meditation where physical movement is combined with mindfulness. These practices have allowed me to slow down my thoughts and focus. It has taken time to learn how to sit with myself. I allow myself to go with the flow of my body, stopping when needed to stretch and change activity. 

Watercolour Expressionism is a very unpredictable method often resulting in blooms, drips and mixing of colours on the paper. Accepting these more trivial things and working on my need for perfectionism has spilled over into other areas of my life. Art helps me to focus on the present and accept my body in it's current state. This was a major step towards healing for me.

I see creating art- any type of creativity- as self care. It nourishes a part of me that has so often in my life been left unattended - my emotions. It gives them a quiet, gentle and nurturing place to exist.