I AM A KEEN OBSERVER OF SKIES, particularly sunsets and sunrises, spending many an hour walking in nature, absorbing it all and feeding that inspiration back into my creativity. This sunrise is inspired by one I saw on the North Norfolk coast over the winter. When it comes to painting these impressions, I rely mostly on memory and my imagination. I am not interested in detail but aim to capture the visual poetry of the scene, with a focus on light, colour and mark-making. For me, the most important elements of a painting are the basic composition and atmosphere. Having a connection to nature – to its nuances and variety – is an integral part of my practice. Whilst I am
