Blogs
Writing on creativity, stillness and the value of art, alongside press features and studio news.
August 2026
Commissioning an Original Painting: What Collectors Should Know
What people usually don't say when they enquire
Most people who think about commissioning a painting sit on the idea for a while before they say anything. If that's you, you're not doing it wrong. A commission is closer to a collaboration than a custom order.
July 2026
How to Choose an Original Abstract Painting
A guide for collectors drawn to colour, atmosphere and presence.
Choosing an original abstract painting is less about matching a room and more about recognising a painting that stays with you. Here is how I would approach it, from feeling and surface to scale, colour, and provenance.
June 2026
Art is my Prayer
A reflection on creativity, stillness, and spiritual connection
How the act of painting can offer stillness, presence, and a deeper connection to the sacred.
May 2024
Why I First Fell in Love with Modern Art
A moment at the Met that changed everything
The day a Barnett Newman painting changed forever how I viewed art.
April 2024
What Is the Real Value of Art
Aesthetic, emotional, cultural, and the worth we place on a work
Reflections on how the value of art shifts across markets, originality, skill, authenticity, and legacy.