Interiors and still life
I have done many paintings of still life objects and interiors. It is so easy to set up a still life at home in the studio and its great practice. Sometimes I will adjust composition using my iPad, as the composition is so important for this subject matter. Our human attachment to objects is fascinating to me, and I enjoy trying to portray this attachment.
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I have also used objects for their symbolic meaning, as in my "beer talk" series. This series of drawings and paintings is inspired by my reflections on COVID as conspiracies “brewed” . I likened this to somewhat drunken ravings when people explain what is happening with conviction – spouting alarming theories - while seeming to me to be empty of compassion or genuine understanding.
 Beer talk Get a Job |  Beer Talk Get a Jab |  Beer Talk Hard Life |
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 Beer Talk |  Ceramic jug and mugThese are beautifully hand crafted ceramics worthy of oil painting. Oil on canvas. |  White shell paper and pencilThis is a favourite painting of mine so is not for sale. I have always loved shells. Oil on canvas. |
 Silver stage for limelightThis painting was done as a project with Splashout Studios. Oil on canvas. |  Shell and bottle with feathersThis was a very quickly completed still life painting done in a few hours at Splashout Studios. Acrylic on canvas. |  Measuring tool and chiseMy husband Steve is a wood worker and I love to draw his tools. Oil on canvas. |