I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, and initially started out training as a fine artist.
Inspired by gothic artists such as Tim Burton and Edward Gorey, I have been using my work as an outlet to explore dark subject matter, and try to tap into the deepest and darkest primal fears that we all share.
Having spent my childhood and teenage years drawing, painting, and creating, I further developed my skills in college, becoming an aspiring artist, working extensively with dry-media and developing a penchant for abstract expressionism.
As part of my course, I exhibited large-scale abstract drawings, often being hidden away in the college studio room for days, and using extensive wall space to work on projects.
It is during this time in my life that I developed myself, both as an artist, and as a person. My abstract phase was also a rebellion of sorts, it allowed me to break away from the misguided belief that art needed to be a technical feat that must be mastered. Where I had previously strived for precision and realism, I finally realised that it was about so much more, about expression and capturing moments.
Eventually, I found my rhythm in creating quick, dark, and ominous illustrative drawings, partly inspired by artists such as Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, Tim Burton, and John Bellairs. These gritty drawings allow me to express myself, speedily, and I have been drawn to the idea of visualising the primal instincts of fear and horror.
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