Hi, my name is Helen McCusker. I’m a semi-retired model and an aspiring painter.

My work tends to oscillate between figurative and abstract. The figurative usually portrays scenes of indulgence or intimacy, with a hint of humour.

Where the abstract stuff is concerned I like to focus on capturing a fleeting feeling, a burst of joy, a quiet moment — hopefully, something to meditate on and take your mind off other things.