After I finish a painting I’m always asked; “How long did that take?” It’s the most common question. Such a simple question and usually the expected answer is a number expressed in hours or days however it’s not that simple.

…all of a sudden I’m hit with an image. Its Castle Rock from eye level, kayak view but also from above. It’s surrounded by colour and life and hammerhead sharks (last time I was out there we saw a school of them). It’s flowing, vibrant, full of movement and showing different aspects and viewpoints all at once.

Over the course of the last few Art Escape weekends a handful of people asked my advice on becoming a full-time artist. I hope my answers at the time were helpful but here’s a more thoughtful response now I’ve had time to reflect on the last decade and the years before.