Why I Paint Still Life

Still life has long been a favourite subject for artists, and for me it became a natural way to explore the possibilities of traditional glazing techniques. Once I discovered how powerful and subtle glazing could be, I felt compelled to challenge myself by painting a wide range of materials, objects that held beauty, light, and colour.

These works are, at heart, studies in how different surfaces respond to light. Each still life is an exploration of material: the gleam of polished copper pans, the transparency and tint of coloured glass, the rough grain of stone pebbles, the warm texture of stacked logs, the worn leather of old shoes, the soft powder of raw pigments, and the fleshy vibrancy of peppers.

In every piece, I aim to render paint differently according to the subject, allowing the light to reveal the unique character of each material. Still life offers a quiet stage where colour, texture, and illumination can come together in their purest form.