Creativity has always been a part of who I am. From a young age, art was the place where I felt most natural, a way to express myself, explore ideas, and create something from nothing.

Growing up, art was always my strongest passion, and by my teenage years I was constantly creating and developing my skills. However, life took me down a different path, and I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree and explore a completely different career direction.

Over time, I realised that the thing I was always drawn back to was creativity. Art was where I felt most connected, inspired, and truly myself. Returning to painting has been a journey of rediscovering something that has always been a part of me.

My work is driven by emotion, feeling, and the moment I’m in. I love experimenting with different techniques, textures, colours, and styles depending on what inspires me. Some pieces are bold and expressive, such as my Solar Collection, where I explore abstract forms and the energy behind emotions and experiences. Other works are created to capture something more personal, a memory, a passion, or something meaningful to the person who owns it.

I believe art doesn’t always need to be explained; sometimes it is about how a piece makes you feel. Every painting carries a piece of my creativity, emotion, and connection to the world around me.

Thank you for being part of my journey as I continue to create, explore, and share my art.

Annaliese May