Creating art at The Sandstone House in the Rainforest is a slow, intentional, and deeply grounded practice. It is not simply the act of placing paint on canvas—it is a ritual of connection, a conversation with the land, and an unfolding of story and texture.
My mixed-media process begins long before the first layer of paint. I walk through the rainforest that borders my home, gathering inspiration directly from nature: the ochre tones of sandstone, the soft green of moss, the earthy scent of rain-soaked soil. These elements become not just references but ingredients in my work. I often use natural materials such as sandstone dust, fibres from fallen plant material, and crystal-infused water, blending them into the early layers of each piece. This creates textured, nature-inspired foundations deeply connected to the land around me.
Before marking the canvas, I write words, blessings, and quiet prayers into its underlayers—intentions for clarity, peace, protection, and renewal. These written messages become part of the energetic signature of the artwork, held within the texture and never meant to be seen, only felt.
From here, the artwork begins to reveal itself. I layer pigment, glaze, and sculptural textures using both instinct and patience. The process mirrors the slow rhythms of nature—emergent, organic, unhurried. Each piece has its own voice, its own story, its own quiet pulse.
This blend of mixed-media techniques, natural materials, and soulful intention creates artwork that feels earthy yet refined, modern yet timeless. It is textured art that brings calm, softness, and grounding energy into a home, inviting the viewer into a space of stillness.
My hope is that when an artwork finds its new home, it becomes a gentle presence—shifting the atmosphere, softening the space, and offering a moment of quiet connection to the natural world.
