Art heals!
A long career in the news media as a senior executive in London, and a childhood spent in Lebanon during its civil war in the 1970s and 80s, meant that I saw too much of what's wrong with the world. But I knew, of course, that there is also so much to celebrate, and so I needed a constant reminder of all that is good and beautiful. Self-taught art provided that, and it became a lifeline. In the end, the decision to quit the all consuming day job in favour of a life of art was easy to make.
My art is an exploration of atmosphere, light, and presence, capturing fleeting moments in both urban and natural landscapes. I am particularly drawn to scenes that reflect only a glimpse of human presence, whether in a bustling city street or along a quiet horizon. And for me, that presence is often observed from a distance.
Each painting is an invitation to pause, to look more closely, and to rediscover the poetry of everyday life.