In an interview with X-Ray magazine's Gunild Syme, I'm able to sit and actually reflect on the journey of becoming a diver and artist - a journey that's been intertwined but being able to look back by speaking about my art and seeing it arranged as they've done so, gives me perspective and is very gratifying for me as an artist. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my motivations, why I paint and what it's been like capturing the world underwater for me.Â
For y-e-a-r-s now I've been dreaming of applying to an artist residency abroad and making art in a completely different country. So I applied - and my proposal to explore, then paint the caves of the Lot region, as my subject matter was accepted!Â
Sharing a bit of my process in making my diving experiences more tangible. I've taken much inspiration from almost all my dives and if I don't have a photo or video from the dive, my memories and impressions from those dives are also part of my process in making art.
Sometimes the process of making the art is even more exciting than the actual finished piece. Almost. Yes - there's a sense of accomplishment in finishing the work but bringing it into being is magical. Here's a glimpse into my latest work in progress.
Some people have their head in the clouds. I have my head underwater. It's always on my mind. My art and my love of scuba diving are coming together organically in my recent work.Â
