High-quality image capture really matters to me. The way an artwork is photographed or scanned directly affects how it is seen, printed, and experienced, especially when it comes to colour, texture, and fine detail.

My work is joyful and uplifting, and I want the digital versions to reflect that feeling as closely as possible. That means caring about the process, having learned as I progressed, and choosing better methods as they become available to me.

Earlier works

Many of my earlier works were captured using digital photography, done by me, with care and attention to detail. At the time, this was the most practical and accessible way to document the work, and I did my best to photograph each piece as accurately as possible.

These images form an important part of my archive. They represent the work honestly and were created with intention, even if the tools were more limited than those I use today.

Why I now use CRUSE scanning

For more recent work, and for all new pieces going forward, I use CRUSE scanning technology .

I genuinely love this process, even though it means travelling across London to do it.

CRUSE scanning allows the artwork to lie flat on a horizontal bed, fully supported, while being captured using even, carefully controlled lighting. This avoids glare, distortion, and uneven exposure, and produces a digital image that feels remarkably close to the original.

What really sold me was the level of detail. Subtle colour shifts, tonal depth, brushwork, and surface texture are all captured beautifully, without flattening or overcorrecting the work.

Colour, texture, and detail

CRUSE scanning produces high-resolution, colour-managed files with a high bit depth. In simple terms, this means more colour information, smoother tonal transitions, and a much better sense of the artwork’s surface and materials.

This is especially important for work with texture, layered media, or nuanced colour. The process does a brilliant job of preserving those qualities.

From artwork to prints

These high-quality digital files form the foundation of my reproduction print catalogue.

Because the capture is so accurate, the prints retain the depth, colour, and surface detail of the original artwork as closely as possible. That care shows in the final result.

Choosing the right approach

Not every artwork needs the same capture method. In some cases, earlier photographic images remain entirely appropriate and continue to be used.

What matters to me is choosing the right approach for each piece, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution. Every decision is guided by care, honesty, and quality.

Doing the best job I can

Using CRUSE scanning is part of a wider commitment to doing the best job I can with the knowledge and tools available.