A fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher on a familiar walk prompts a reflection on noticing, colour and those brief encounters with nature that stay with you.

A photograph might capture where we were, but it can’t always capture how it felt to be there. I explore how colour, composition and interpretation can turn a reference photograph into something more personal and evocative.

A painting’s name can be more than just a label. It can add meaning, reveal something about the inspiration behind the work, or offer a different way of seeing it. In this post, I explore why finding the right name matters to me, and the thought that goes into choosing words that feel truly connected to a painting.