Bio
My illustration practice is rooted in fairy and folktales, inspired by the stories, music and beliefs that shaped my upbringing. Fundamentals of my practice include whimsical characters and transcendental settings, drawing upon an early interest in fairies which was encouraged by my parents. Music also plays an essential role within my work, often employing lyrics as a narrative device or the starting point of an illustration. Music often sets the mood for my illustrations and lyrics establish the narrative while I employ documented studies of synesthesia as a creative methodology for building colour palettes.
Much of my work is process driven, I love the warmth, tactility and texture that interdisciplinary practice brings to my work. Working in such as a way has allowed me to develop a fluency between media along with a great deal of freedom over texture, colour, detail and scale. Underpinning all of this is a surreal quality that mixed media practice brings to my pieces.
