There are many aspects that inform my creative practice. Location is a huge part of my practice and affects the way in which I work to some degree. For example - I find it extremely difficult to work in dark conditions with artificial lighting as what usually happens in the morning is the piece of work I have created looks completely different. I also seem to create much more unrefined ideas as I feel my brain doesn't work as well. The lighting effects the colours I use as I see colours in a completely different way. Surrounded by nature really inspires me to be more expressive with my work. After spending a week in Tuscany (Italy), My style of painting transformed into something much more expressive and care-free. When I am amongst natural landscapes, I think it inspires me to create more 'authentic' and real pieces of work - as a result I feel the work I create is much more interesting. This has led me to surround myself with natural landscapes at every opportunity, weather permitted. However. sometimes I don't enjoy working when the suns rays are extremely intense, it blinds my work and I am unable to have a good eye. I tend to listen to more upbeat, dance music when I am working as it gives me more motivation and positive energy. I create a lot of work which includes a considerable amount of colour, inspired by positive things I listen to. An artist who's voice has really informed my practice and added an extra positive vibe is Izzy Bizu. Although her lyrics are quite sad and emotional the way in which she sings her songs is done in such a positive and uplifting way. Her voice is so happy and I have listened to her voice throughout a lot the process of making my work.
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