My work sits at the intersection of observation and emotion, where the tactile meets the poetic. I am drawn to faces and animals, not only for their expressive complexity but for their ability to hold stories, memories, and moods within a single gaze or gesture.

Working primarily in charcoal, pencil, and paint, I leave the marks of making visible, intentional traces of process and presence. Though my work is influenced by hyperrealism, I resist its complete finish. I want the viewer to see the smudge of charcoal, the drag of the brush, the fingerprint of the artist. These marks speak to the humanity within the image and the imperfection that makes it feel alive.

Portraiture anchors my practice. I’m fascinated by the subtle shifts in the human face, the architecture of emotion and the quiet intensity of expression. Animals also emerge often in my work, serving as both companions and metaphors, reflections of instinct, vulnerability and strength.

A holiday through Europe at seventeen changed everything. Walking through galleries and museums, sketching in notebooks on train rides and standing in front of centuries-old portraits, I felt something click into place. That journey awakened my deep desire to draw. It was less about replicating the art I saw and more about feeling part of a lineage; connected through line, tone, and mark. The classical techniques I encountered during that time continue to influence my aesthetic, yet I approach them through a contemporary lens, always honouring the rawness of material.

Ultimately, my work invites stillness. A moment to look more closely. To connect with something honest, imperfect, and real.