I’m most drawn to painting scenes that carry a strong sense of place—coastal views, quiet landscapes, and especially trains moving through those environments. There’s something about the combination of light, atmosphere, and movement that keeps me coming back to those subjects. A shoreline at the right time of day, or the moment a train emerges through the trees, has a kind of presence that feels worth holding onto. More than anything, I enjoy creating work that captures not just what a scene

I find most of my inspiration in familiar places—coastlines, local landscapes, and moments I come across in everyday life. It’s often something subtle, like the way light moves across the water or how a train suddenly appears through a line of trees. I’m drawn to those in-between moments, especially early morning or late in the day, when the atmosphere shifts and everything feels a little more still. A lot of my work starts with simply noticing something that feels worth holding onto, and then

I would use it to invest directly into my studio practice and the long-term growth of my work. That would mean expanding my ability to create—more time in the studio, larger and more ambitious paintings, and improving the way I present and share the work. I would also use part of it to build stronger connections with collectors, through my website, exhibitions, and outreach, so the work has a better chance of finding the right audience