As a new year begins, 2026 feels like an open canvas full of possibility, curiosity, and growth. This year marks a moment of reflection and renewal in my artistic path, a time to refine my voice and explore new dimensions of intuitive painting. My creative direction for 2026 centers on deepening emotional expression, experimenting with new materials, and embracing the evolving relationship between intuition and structure.
Deepening Emotional Expression
In 2026, the focus turns inward to the emotions that shape each stroke of colour and the stories that emerge through hues and texture. The goal is to create work that feels even more connected to the rhythms of life, translating subtle feelings into visual form. This means slowing down, listening more closely to instinct, and allowing vulnerability to guide the creation flow.
Exploring New Materials and Techniques
While acrylics on canvas remain a foundation, this year brings a desire to expand beyond familiar boundaries. Incorporating mixed media, textured surfaces, and drawing materials such as oil sticks and graphite will open new ways to express movement and depth. These experiments are not about replacing what already works but about discovering fresh layers of meaning and possibility within the medium.
Balancing Intuition and Intention
Intuitive painting has always been at the heart of the creative process, but 2026 invites a new balance where intuition meets intention. This means allowing spontaneous gestures to coexist with thoughtful composition, creating harmony between freedom and form. The aim is to let each piece evolve naturally while maintaining a sense of purpose and cohesion across the body of work.
Connecting Through Art
Another key focus for 2026 is connection by sharing more of the process, inspiration, and stories behind each painting. The goal is to build deeper connections with those who resonate with the work. Art becomes a conversation, a shared space where emotion and imagination meet.
A Year of Growth and Discovery
2026 is not about perfection or predictability, it’s about exploration, authenticity, and trust in the creative process. Each painting will serve as a reflection of this evolving direction, capturing the essence of change and the beauty of becoming.
This year promises to be one of transformation, guided by intuition, curiosity, and a renewed sense of purpose. The canvas awaits, ready to hold the stories that 2026 will bring.
A little something new cooking in the studio...