Many believe an oil painting begins with a concept — but sometimes, it begins with silence. Inspiration isn’t always dramatic. It might come from the way light hits a wall, the shadow of a moving branch, or a quiet sense of longing.
My process usually starts with a rough sketch, a loose drawing to explore composition. From there, I build layers of oil paint — thinning when I want transparency, thickening when I want depth.
Colors are chosen carefully — sometimes to create harmony, sometimes to break it.
The final step is listening. I stand before the painting and ask what it needs. A touch of white? A bold spot of red? A small gesture that makes it feel complete.
