The Painted Perspective - Sharing the journey behind the art.

 As an artist, I’ve always been drawn to Abstract Expressionism —a form of art that celebrates emotion, intuition, and personal expression above all else. Unlike representational art, which focuses on realism or capturing the world as it looks, abstract expressionism is about feeling first, creating second . It’s messy, it’s spontaneous, and it’s profoundly freeing. What Is Abstract Expressionism? Abstract Expressionism emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in New York, with artists like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock leading the movement. These artists weren’t trying to depict objects or landscapes—they were exploring colour, form, and gesture as a way to communicate emotion . Mark Rothko used large areas of colour to evoke deep emotional responses. His works are meditative, inviting the viewer to connect with their own feelings. Gerhard Richter , though slightly later, blurred lines between abstraction and realism, often layering paint and using scraping techniques ...

As we leave 2025 behind and look toward 2026, many of us feel the need to pause, breathe, and reset. Winter has a way of slowing us down — and we often find ourselves craving something gentle, grounding, and nourishing to bring us back into focus. For me, that calming space has always been  doodling  at this time of year. Yes — doodling. The thing many of us did absentmindedly in school margins or on meeting notes. The thing we often dismiss as “silly” or “mindless.” But doodling is far from mindless. In fact, it’s one of the most accessible and underestimated creative practices for wellbeing, clarity, and emotional grounding. And that’s exactly why I’m hosting a calming, quiet, creative doodling workshop on 7 February 2026 — to help you begin the year with softness, presence, and a renewed sense of focus. But first, let’s explore why doodling is so beneficial The Benefits of Doodling for Mental Wellness 1. It reduces stress and helps calm the mind Doodling’s repetit...