Чому ви займаєтесь мистецтвом?
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.

Як довго ви малюєте?
I’ve been painting for 9 years.

У вас була офіційна художня освіта?
No, I’m self-taught. I’ve developed my practice through years of painting, experimenting, studying other artists, and teaching.

Ви працюючий художник чи любитель?
I’m a working artist. I paint, teach, and organize workshops and painting retreats.

У чому та/або у кого ви шукаєте натхнення?
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.

Яку музику ви слухаєте під час малювання?
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.

У вас був наставник?
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.

Ви малюєте щодня?
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.

Ви малюєте одну роботу за раз чи працюєте над кількома одночасно?
Typically one in 30-40 minutes

Ви спочатку створюєте концептуальний твір?
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.

Ви надаєте перевагу живопису в студії чи на пленері?
I love both. Plein air painting lets me respond directly to a place, while the studio gives me more time to develop an idea.

Скільки основних кольорів ви використовуєте?
I usually work from a palette of around 5-6 core colours, then add a few colours depending on the subject and mood.

Трубки, сковорідки чи палички?
Mostly tubes. I enjoy preparing my own palette and having enough paint ready for generous washes.

Ви використовуєте маскувальну рідину?
Never

Коли ви знаєте, що ваш твір готовий?
When I’m thinking “I probably need to stop” For me better less than more