Tiger and Leopard Circle: My original idea was to paint multi coloured spots and stripes but the paintings took on a life of their own, all part of the creative process. Composition took precedence over colour with the curl of each cat’s tail tessellating into the curve of the next cat’s cheek. I love the rhythm created by a circle of a repetition of cats.

My signature box fresh bold colour palette for once became a distraction. However, now that is out of my system watch this space for some polychrome cats on canvas, new ideas are beginning to evolve.