I always like to create a little energy with the brush strokes, to help give the finished painting some life. Once finished I often place the picture out of sight for a few days and then re-visit it later with fresh eyes to see how I feel about it, and whether I can improve it in any way.

I believe that the mood and feeling within the painting are as important as the composition. This is an area that I enjoy exploring - it's such an exciting challenge to try and capture a moment- good music always helps.