A couple of years ago when the world came grinding to a halt, I remember finding my way back to the green spaces of south west London. I was mesmerised by nature's ability to reflourish with more vitality than ever, emboldened by the new quiet that had settled over the city. I created a series of oil paintings characterised by these colours, which became my first collaboration with the Prince and Pilgrim. I continue to create dense swirling compositions that loom over you with vibrant colours, just as if you lie down in the grass and look up.
I largely work as a landscape painter: I gravitate back towards the azaleas and rhododendrons of the parks in South West London. This season, I am also including coastal views from the West Country and Cornwall and swimmers in rivers and the sea.
Each scene conveys the fluidity and movement of water, the way it shapes and is shaped by the human form. The shimmering reflections, the gentle ripples, and the play of light on the water's surface show tranquillity. In all the chaos and all the challenges of life we found that coldest water gives the warmest hugs.