Red Red Wine - Paper PrintSet against a deep matte black background, the rich crimson of the wine becomes the soul of the piece. As it swirls into the glass, it transforms, revealing the graceful figure of a woman emerging within its depths. Her form is hypnotic, fluid and untamed, much like the essence of red wine itself. Both wine and femininity share a timeless allure romantic, bold, and intoxicating. I wanted this painting to capture that connection, where movement and

while the swirling petals mirror her evolution and graceful

The dominant blues are not just about the ocean

I chose a palette of warm yellows

This piece reflects my deep appreciation for nature and the emotions it evokes

encouraging the viewer to pause

fluid and untamed

strong and ever-changing

drawing the eye toward the bridge’s graceful arch and the cascading river below

home to the Kerikeri Mission Station

and emotion

Unlike my palette knife work

The background