I begin each painting by immersing myself in my local urban surroundings and capturing a familiar place as I experience it. Colour transforms the familiar, revealing new ways to see and feel a place.
A café is more than a space filled with tables. It is a vibrant social stage—a welcoming place where people relax, talk, and connect beyond the boundaries of home and work.
Step through the imagined ‘doorway’ that opens as you enter the painting. Find a place to sit and pause within the composition.
Let your imagination roam and complete the story by adding your own narrative to the frame. You are no longer simply observing; you become part of the picture, engaging with it imaginatively.