© Sea Treasure (2021), Mixed media on canvas, 16" x 16"/ 41cm x 41cm

Again, this one uses lots of texture and has a sculpted aspect to it with the island design being 3D. I wanted to incorporate sea green into this, alongside the coastal blues, to give the idea of deep water. The gold leaf represents the things buried in the depths of the water. There really is a whole other world there that most of us may never encounter.

The island idea stemmed from the global social issue of loneliness. It has now been recognised as a reason for deterioration and illness in people. It’s like a pandemic within a pandemic. From my experience as a carer in previous years, I have seen first-hand how much older people suffer and can sometimes only see their carer the whole day or week as their family members are busy living their hectic lives. Likewise, younger generations with underlying health conditions, like myself, may become isolated too due to not being able to mix with others as they have a lack of energy or weak immune systems. Some people also struggle with keeping up with social commitments when their mental health gets in the way too.

Something you’ll learn about me as we go along is that I love to help people and stand up for social issues that need more focus. Please, if you take one thing away from this blog, check in on your friends and family. Especially the ones you think are always seeming strong and unphased by life. They’re the ones fighting the hardest to see another day. Be kind. Buy your Grandparents flowers and ice cream or give them a call. 💐 They’ll always be grateful 💖🌈💕