Statement

The human face is fascinating!

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At birth, our face is a blank canvas on which life etches itself, transforming it into a unique work of art.

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Every portrait challenges me to capture not only a physical likeness but also the essence of who that person is.

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Nevertheless, the end result must always be artful.

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I am inspired by the inherent uniqueness of each face and the beauty found in simple, ordinary moments of life.

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A crucial part of my method involves manipulating the image in various ways.  My favourite part of the process is magnifying the image until it becomes almost unrecognizable. This forces me to analyze and decipher shapes, textures and colours that are not readily seen.  Sometimes I flip the image sideways or upside down. Changing the perspective allows me to see it with fresh eyes.

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This process ultimately becomes a silent intimate dance between myself and the image.