Artist’s Reflection This miniature, painted with a knife on treated masonite, measures 9 by 3 inches. The format itself appeals to me—a horizontal stretch that feels at once expansive and intimate. It lends itself naturally to landscape, giving space for the eye to wander while still remaining grounded in something contained. I created it as part of a practice I return to between major works. As I prepare for my next exhibition in 2026, I often step back from the intensity of the larger collection to redirect my energy and relax. These miniatures arise almost organically—usually from leftover paint—and in that way, they feel like gifts: small, unplanned, but deeply meditative. The knife work here is instinctual. I enjoy the tactile quality of impasto, especially when used sparingly to suggest the texture of rocks or land masses without overwhelming the sky. I wanted the atmosphere to dominate—quiet, contemplative, even a little haunted by stillness. The opening in the sky felt necessary, like a breath being held and then slowly released. Working primarily in blue—cobalt, ultramarine, perhaps a touch of cerulean, I tried to let the variations carry the emotional weight. The centre holds a faint warmth, grounding the scene and keeping it from becoming too cold or distant. There’s a tension here that I didn’t entirely plan, but welcomed: the pull between shadow and light, between solitude and serenity. These small works, while unburdened by the conceptual weight of a full exhibition, often reveal something more honest. They’re pauses, reflections—moments when I allow myself to simply respond without overthinking

Title: Where the Light Pauses

Description: Oil on Masonite 9 in. x 3 in.

In Private Collection

In Private Collection