Divas

These women began life as influencers, but over time they became something much more personal.

To me, they represent individuality, confidence and the courage to step forward rather than blend in. They don't apologise for taking up space. Through colour, style and presence they remind me that the most interesting people are rarely those who try hardest to look like everyone else.

I'm drawn to beauty, flamboyance and self-expression because they say something about who we are. The clothes we wear, the lives we create and the choices we make are never simply about appearance. They are expressions of identity.

In a world that often encourages us to play safe, these paintings celebrate the confidence to trust your own eye, embrace your individuality and create a life that feels distinctly your own.

I hope they encourage you to step forward rather than blend in.

Limo, 102 x 102 cm, Acrylic on canvas