About

My journey as an artist began as a child, finding sanctuary in creativity alongside my mother, who taught me the joy of self-expression. I have suffered anxiety and overwhelm my entire life and art became my refuge, a place where I could be unapologetically myself. But despite studying art to foundation level, it wasn’t a creative path I followed. After 13 years as an Account Director for hectic design agencies in London, and struggling with imposter syndrome and most likely ADHD, I found myself burnt out. 

When COVID pressed pause on life, I found clarity. The shift to a quieter, more intentional life in the hills of Rossendale revealed a path back to art—specifically, abstract painting. There was a huge lift in my mental state. For a very long time I felt like I had to be someone I wasn’t, and it was exhausting. Finding a flow state with abstract painting that allowed my mind and body to operate as one was revolutionary. With each creative outlet I felt more centred, with a deeper sense of self acceptance and forgiveness. 

Painting has become my healing journey—a space to be raw, vulnerable, and wholly present. Since the birth of my daughter, who has Down Syndrome, I am even more committed to sharing my vulnerabilities through my work in order to show up for her and be a source of inspiration. My mission is to uplift and inspire, to create art that resonates deeply, energises, and ultimately reflects the love and acceptance I wish for my daughter to find in the world.

My work

I am influenced by spontaneous gestural artists such as Cy Twombly, Joan Mitchell and more recently Xiyao Wang and Chris Kamprad whose work is incredibly moving and ethereal. My technique is grounded in both discipline and untethered expression. Colour clashes, vivid hues and hurried mark making permeate my work, propelled by a desire to calm my busy mind. Rhythm, texture and depth of feeling are a direct result of raw emotions put to canvas, followed by a very deliberate process of editing out, scrubbing away, washing over and leaving just a hint of the story before. Themes of movement, transformation, and human connection are always present. Each piece is a window into my soul as I build a life that’s more aligned to my authentic self, inviting a sense of exploration, as if there’s something more to uncover beneath the surface.

My approach is multidisciplinary. Working on paper and canvas I use a variety of mark making tools to scratch, scrape, scrub and scribble… materials such as charcoal and pastel that allow my hand to keep up with my mind and capture its intensity. Acrylic also supports the speed at which I like to work and I choose mediums that add depth and complexity.

Abstract painting is an outlet that fulfils and calms me in ways I never thought possible. It allows me to be present and create spontaneous and intuitive work that fills me with a sense of belonging and inner peace. Each piece is imbued with this sense of joy and exuberance that I hope to pass on to my collectors, bringing positive energy to their surroundings through a balance of chaos and harmony.

I hope you enjoy the work you see today and even if you are just browsing I'm grateful for your visit. Sign up to my members club below to stay up to date with new releases, or follow me on Instagram for a behind the scenes look at my process.

Take care, Krissy xx