I know the idea of a blank canvas can be exciting, full of potential and possibilities but it’s also a bit daunting. How do you get it started? I’ve definitely been in the position of gazing at a new painting surface, almost paralysed by the uncertainty of where to start.

It can be difficult to know when your paintings are done that’s for sure! For many artists, making the decision about when to stop or if you’ve done enough can be a real challenge. The fact is, when you’re working in a more abstract or abstracted way without the constraints of realism, deciding when it’s done can be highly subjective.