The Ducklings Trilogy
Three paintings exploring the delicate bond between humans and animals - from the quiet courage of trust to tenderness and playful mischief
Sanctuary - Trust - The Little Things
Exploring the relationship between tenderness and vulnerability, Sanctuary presents an intimate portrait of human connection with the natural world. Rich textures and contrasting tones bring together fragility, protection and trust.
Original oil and modelling paste on canvas.
75.6 × 50.6 cm · 2026
Artist's Private Collection
Still Tender - Softness - The Little Things
Still Tender began with a photograph taken after dental surgery - a face still numb, and a tiny life held gently in its midst.
The work holds a small contradiction: sensation may disappear while the capacity to care remains. Perhaps it is through the little things that we resist becoming numb to the world.
Original oil on canvas.
61 × 61 cm · 2026
Artist's Private Collection
Mischief - The Little Accomplice
A small conspiracy between a boy and a duckling, Mischief turns an ordinary moment into a portrait of companionship, curiosity and play - the kind of childhood memory that becomes precious only after it has passed.
Original oil and acrylic on canvas.
60 × 50 cm · 2026
Artist's Private Collection