Perché fai arte?
Painting helps me share how a place feels, beyond just what it looks like. I’m drawn to fleeting light, changing weather, and the atmosphere of a moment. Watercolour gives me a beautiful way to express those things.

Da quanto tempo dipingi?
I’ve been painting for 9 years.

Hai seguito un corso di formazione artistica formale?
No, I’m self-taught. I’ve developed my practice through years of painting, experimenting, studying other artists, and teaching.

Sei un artista professionista o un semplice appassionato?
I’m a working artist. I paint, teach, and organize workshops and painting retreats.

A chi e/o a cosa ti ispiri?
Travel and nature inspire me most, especially the sea, dramatic skies, and places with a strong sense of history. I’m interested in how light and weather can transform a familiar scene.

Che tipo di musica ascolti mentre dipingi?
You’ll probably be surprised, but mostly alternative and black metal. At the same time, I have a large vinyl collection of The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, The Cure, and similar bands.

Hai mai avuto un mentore?
I haven’t had one formal mentor. I’ve learned from many artists whose work I admire, as well as from the conversations and experiences that come with teaching and painting alongside others. But the artists who have probably influenced me the most are Joseph Zbukvic, Eudes Correia, Andy Evansen, Julia Barminova, and Nicolas Lopez.

Dipingi tutti i giorni?
I’m involved with art every day, although running a studio and teaching mean I don’t always get to paint a finished piece each day.

Dipingi un'opera alla volta o lavori su più opere contemporaneamente?
Typically one in 30-40 minutes

Prima create un bozzetto concettuale?
Usually, I begin with a photo and idea for the light and atmosphere I want to capture. I leave room for the painting to develop as the watercolour moves on the paper.

Preferisci dipingere in studio o all'aria aperta?
I love both. Plein air painting lets me respond directly to a place, while the studio gives me more time to develop an idea.

Quanti colori principali utilizzi?
I usually work from a palette of around 5-6 core colours, then add a few colours depending on the subject and mood.

Tubi, padelle o bastoncini?
Mostly tubes. I enjoy preparing my own palette and having enough paint ready for generous washes.

Utilizzi un liquido mascherante?
Never

Come fai a sapere che la tua opera è finita?
When I’m thinking “I probably need to stop” For me better less than more