ARTIST STATEMENT
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I am a self-taught artist whose work is based on my childhood experiences growing up on a tropical island called Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. A natural paradise of immense beauty. My life is one which is so close to nature that I feel a part of all her splendour and mystery. When I paint I become my subject, from the tree frog in the mist of Fond St. Jacques rainforest to the sea turtle gliding in the deep blue waters of Anse Chastanet Bay.
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I do not just want to paint, but I want you to create so that you too can feel the intense joy that I experience in being here. The colours, textures, and light are so intense and warm to the soul. Every painting I create captures a part of my life and I am honoured to share them with you.
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