Within my work I primarily explore natural forms such as animals, plants and fungi, often with the intent of highlighting the value of the natural world as a strong advocate for the preservation of natural habitats. Exploring a conceptual ecosystem based on the complex networks formed between different species, and how human civilization interacts with, coexists with and distorts such networks. With particular emphasis and parallel to the natural spaces around me, and my own relationship to these spaces, and the species which inhabit them. Thusly, mush of my previous work incorporates elements of both worlds. Both to propose such coexistence but also to highlight current imbalance. I often try to explore such relationships through the lens of fiction. Creating characters and creatures to speak on my behalf. Outside of this I also try to present more celebratory artworks that focus more primarily on more traditional observational studies of natural objects and landscapes, as a means of encouraging people to embrace and appreciate the natural habitats which surround them. As well as to enhance general feelings of positivity towards the subjects, as the perspective I hold is that it is far healthier to approach the environment crisis with an affinity to protect nature rather than inspiring pure unfiltered distain towards the perpetrating forces. I believe that mental health in art practice as well as that which it inspires should always be a consideration. I primarily prefer to work with acrylic paints as well as clay sculpture, as I find that they are very robust and concrete materials when presenting finished works. Signifying a focused intent, rather than the continued evolution and fluidity of something like oil paints. However, I do find that the organic blending and bleeding of oils have there place in my work when exploring softer, gentler subject matters.