Multiple Avenues of Expression
For many years I found a creative outlet in painting. I would wake up early on weekend mornings and walk the short distance to a nearby park. There I would set up my easel and paint the slices of life that happened to come into view. Most of my artistic influences come from the realist school – I like to capture what’s actually there and allow the pictures to speak for themselves. In my view, it should be up to the viewer to form their own opinions and interpretations.
More recently, it struck me that painting is a medium that’s best suited for abstract or expressionist artists. As a realist, it was only natural that I should branch out into the world of photography. It allows me to move around and capture more images than I could ever hope to contain in a single painting. However, when I want to express myself creatively, I take up my old craft as a landscape painter.