The Places of Joy Project

The Places of Joy project is inspired wanting to capture and paintg places that make me feel happy. Places filled with colour, connection, beauty, and memory. From iconic destinations to hidden local treasures, each artwork captures the essence of a joyful moment in time.

My aim is not to replicate a scene, but to recreate the feeling of being there. I enhance the colour, light, and atmosphere, creating vibrant interpretations that celebrate the spirit of a place and the stories we attach to it.

As part of the series, I collect and share stories connected to each location. Some are my own; others come from people who know and love the place. A favourite family tradition, a chance meeting, a childhood memory, or a moment that changed someone’s day. Together, these stories reveal the deeper character of a place and the connections that make it meaningful.

These are places worth remembering, moments worth savouring, and experiences that make life worth painting. Every painting begins with a place. It could be a dramatic coastline, a quiet garden bench or simply a moment when the light, colour and feeling of a place stop me in my tracks.

Places of Joy is my ongoing journey to capture those moments and share the stories behind them.