I have always been an emotional painter, where inspiration sparks from personal experience, and that around me which I find beautiful and compelling. A thriving obsession of mine has been all things of a dark and twisted nature, alongside the spellbinding imagery of our natural world. Often I enjoy finding playful and spontaneous ways in which to splice together these rich concepts, hiding details (often cats, let's be honest!) where I can between layers and brush strokes.

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     Being a textile designer by day, I can't deny this also has a significant influence on my work. Colour and patten, stylised motifs and texture - they creep onto my canvas mostly while my mind pauses or wanders. But again, I welcome these intuitive moments and appreciate a more relaxed approach to creating.

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     Painting for me is a medicinal process, and so my practice does not follow any particular rules. I have a very curious mind, and relish the experimenting and learning that comes which each new piece. 

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     Every painting feels alive in a sense, its own creature! Throughout the process they evolve as I do - we frolic, reminisce, fight and console each other which continues to amuse me, since I never really know how the finished work will turn out, only that it becomes a small insight to my being, a visual diary of sorts :)

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-Hester <3