Behind the art

Behind the Art

A dreamer at heart, my pieces are inspired by the thoughts and feelings swirling around inside me. Each piece is a cathartic adventure...

Creating is a big part of my life. It’s my downtime, my expressive relief and gives my soul so much happiness. I’m so thankful to be able to share my work with others and hopefully share a little happiness too.

I am proudly Autistic and multiply Neurodivergent. As well as an artist, I am parent and teacher to my 3 Autistic sons, who are beautifully, unapologetically unique.

My amazing boys have taught me so much about raw, real love and the importance of self growth and identity.

I’m self-taught and have grown as an artist through a lot of trial and error and allowing myself to make mistakes- which isn’t easy when you’re a perfectionist!

I've always loved to draw and paint. I experienced a very traumatic childhood and I found it hard to express myself. When I was 9 years old a lovely social worker suggested art as an alternative form of communication and from that moment on I was hooked. I discovered that expressing myself in a creative way gave me an avenue to process and work through my feelings.

I love to paint bold colours, swirling skies and emerald oceans. The reoccurring themes of space and the ocean in my art reflect an ability to adapt to a life that has at times felt inhospitable, frighting, yet beautifully unpredictable.

My work explores the fragility and breathtaking beauty of life. The loneliness and perpetual searching for a connection, the yearning to feel understood, the overwhelming love of motherhood and breathtaking beauty of this existence. 

Thanks for coming along for the ride.

Celeste :)