the Artist
My journey into art wasn’t a straight path. Before I ever picked up a piece of charcoal, I studied psychology at university with the hope of building a career helping others understand the human mind. Life, however, had different plans.
For the next ten years, I experienced my own struggles with mental health. It was a difficult period that forced me to rethink not only my future but also what truly gave my life meaning. During that time, my father—who had once been an art teacher—encouraged me to consider a different direction. He saw something in me that I hadn’t yet recognised myself.
At first, drawing was simply an escape. I created playful illustrations of teddy bears, cuddly animals and whimsical characters, enjoying the simple act of making something that brought a smile. Art became a place of comfort, curiosity and healing rather than a career.
Everything changed when I discovered charcoal.
The moment I began working with charcoal, I felt an immediate connection to the medium. Its deep blacks, dramatic contrasts and raw, expressive textures allowed me to create images with a depth and atmosphere I had never been able to achieve before. It felt as though I had finally found the language I had been searching for.
Today, I create hand-drawn charcoal artwork inspired by mythology, folklore and the timeless stories that have fascinated people for centuries. My work explores mythical creatures, forgotten legends and imagined encounters between humans and the supernatural. Rather than focusing solely on monsters or heroes, I’m drawn to quieter moments—guardians of mythical beasts, hooded figures who protect dangerous creatures that evoke both wonder and melancholy.
Every piece is drawn by hand, layer by layer, using traditional charcoal techniques. I hope each artwork invites the viewer to pause, imagine the story beyond the frame, and reconnect with the sense of mystery that myths have always inspired.
What began as a change in direction became a calling. Charcoal didn’t just change the way I created—it helped me discover the artist I was meant to become.