‘Purple Rain’ (2024), 76cm x 76cm acrylic on canvas. I used a couple of my favourite blended pinks on top of a number of layers of purple to create a moody and atmospheric scene. The layers of paint build upon each other, much like the layers of emotion in the song “Purple Rain” by one of my favourite artists of all time, Prince. The painting captures the essence of sorrow and hope intertwined, much like the lyrics of the iconic song