I am primarily a still-life artist and a painter of light. I paint from observation and love to capture the subtle way in which a simple object holds and reflects light. There is something magical about stillness which draws me in and makes me want to paint light, more than anything else. I focus on the delicate interplay of light, shadows and reflections and learned techniques used by the Dutch masters to enhance luminosity and depth of colour. I also admire the simple, understated and quiet beauty found in Japanese ceramics and art. My main inspiration comes simply from noticing and observing everyday objects around me.  Besides still-life, I occasionally paint abstracts and portraits. In all my work, light is the most important theme. My compositions are bold, but my colours tend to be subtle, soft and muted. The results are contemporary, contemplative and quiet.