“This collection of paintings for Koskela is an about turn for me, born from downing all tools, and really thinking about what resonates for me visually rather than trying to paint a perfect painting. The further along with my painting I got, the stiffer and more controlled I was making the lines and the shapes. These new paintings celebrate making shapes that resonate for me, organically and naturally, in a sequence that is instinctive rather than too tightly considered, in all the colours I love. There are many layers in each piece, of painting and drawing, between wash upon wash of solid color, to finally arrive at the last layer which is painted and printed both. Just like a garden with its various textures and shapes and colours, these paintings celebrate light and shade and the glory of imperfection and the wholeness that it creates. I fell in love all over again with the process of following your instincts, and with the paintings which were easy and joyful to bring to life.