The essence of my abstract art is to bring awareness to the notion of the ebb and flow of life around us and within us. Fluid movements of colour can be seen throughout each painting that evoke a sense of calm and harmony. I draw inspiration from fluid artists such as Rinske Douna, who invented the Dutch Pour technique. Acrylic paints and pigments are layered based on their densities to create cell reactions as I gently move the paint with air and heat. Although a lot of planning and testing is involved, such as colour choices and the order that they are layered, the process of gently manipulating the paint is very much an intuitive process. The incorporation of metallics and iridescent colours finished with a shiny coat of resin amplifies the vibrancy and depth of the painting to captivate the viewers eye from different angles.