International Zebra Day
Celebrating International Zebra day with my vintage toy twist on a Zebra theme. Discover the story behind this oil on canvas painting and the symbolism it plays with.
🦓 A little hello in honour of International zebra day [31st January]🦓
My oil on canvas painting called The Thin Yellow Line, 60x60cm. Available to buy, contact me for more details.
It's a still-life allegory that plays on associated meanings of colour, where black, white and grey are pitched against a chaotic shot of yellow thread, which entangles this toy zebra
The thread represents an awakening from the dream/nightmare of order and categorization. It breaks up the stillness, wild and unruly, conveying movement and life.
In this spirit, I wish everyone a moment of letting their hair down! 😊❤️
New Commission in Progress
A new commission is underway in the studio. Discover the story behind this mother and daughter dog portrait and why it is going to be a particularly special one!
Just a little behind the scenes glimpse of a new work in progress.
Introducing the beautiful Inca, a wonderful dog who I had the pleasure of meeting this Summer up and in Scotland.
These are the early stages of the portrait I am painting of her. It is part of a double commission where I will also be painting her daughter Tussac.
The fun of it is Inca’s portrait will be a digital one, which will be printed and framed, whilst Tussac’s portrait will be oil on canvas.
It is a wonderful opportunity to chart the progress of each portrait and each method, so stay tuned for further updates!
To find out more about my commission service click the button below or get in touch directly with any Qs!
Dancing in Paint
Ben and Jovana’s performance story captured in a special painting. Watch all whole journey from show stopping finale lift, my painting’s evolution and the finished framed canvas presented to Ben in the Dance Attic rehearsal studios in Fulham!
This is the story of Ben & Jovana's finale moment at the Edinburgh Salsa Congress, where they performed in January 2020 and how it inspired a painting.
I performed in the same show and wanted to see if I could explore the feelings & mood of the experience using their wonderful pose as the starting point.
These shows are a powerful synergy of elements; connecting music, movement, you with your dance partner and the audience; not to mention the weeks of training and drills that go into these precious few minutes of amazing energy.
Needless to say it was a really lovely exercise visualising these ideas in a painting.
Following completion, I discussed display options with the lovely Ben @benchaiofficial, who opted for a framed printed canvas.
I then had the honour of presenting the finished artwork to Ben after an Incognito dance training session - a beautifully fitting context given the circumstances!
Dance and painting are two of my biggest joys in life and it was magical weaving them together for this project.
Like the idea of capturing a special moment in a painting? I have something exciting in the pipeline, launching in April, so keep an eye out!
In the meantime, check out my commission service [currently fully booked until March] and feel free to contact me with any questions!
Quick shout out to the fantastic Jeff of @incognito_dance & Valentina @valedq for putting together the dance choreography that got this creative ball rolling!
Dance into 2023
The perfect way to start your year and your journey into salsa dancing! Come join me, this Saturday in Hammersmith at Incognito dance’s special 3 hour salsa workshops, where I will guide you through all the basics!
Curious to start salsa dancing in 2023?
I've got the perfect launch pad for you!
Are you free this Saturday? Incognito are holding a special 3 hour workshop to kick start your dancing!
Designed for beginner and improver levels - I'll be looking after the beginners! :)
DETAILS
Saturday 7th January, 11am - 2pm
Hammersmith salsa & Bachata club, 11 Rutland Grove Hammersmith W6 9DH
£30 in advance (£38 on the door)
For more info visit: www.incognitodance.com/3-hour-beginners-improvers-intensive-salsa-workshop/
Any Qs? Feel free to get in touch!
Also a quick shout out to the wonderful ⭐️@karolina.klave⭐️ who features with me in this video of a beginners class at Incognito's monthly Putney Party!