Benjamin Herbert | Artist

Each day in my studio begins with exuberance—a zest for life that fuels every mark I make. Often, it starts with music—a vibe that stirs the air and sets the rhythm for my movements, infusing the space with energy and intention. I'm not simply setting up an easel; I’m stepping into a full-body dialogue with the canvas. My process is immersive, physical, and instinctive—rooted in relentless curiosity and driven by a fearless commitment to discovery. Using brushes, palette knives, oil sticks, graphite, paper towels, and my bare hands, I push, pull, swipe, scatter, stroke, and scrub the surface. I work in oil because it allows me to layer thought with impulse, depth with immediacy.

What emerges is a conversation between meditative stillness and bold, unrestrained gesture.  I create layered compositions that evoke atmosphere and elemental force—spaces meant not to describe, but to suggest; not to be deciphered, but felt.

There are no rules in my studio—only the freedom to experiment, to stay raw and honest, and to paint without resistance. For me, the act of making is a daily reset—a return to instinct, to risk, and to a deeper connection with the world around me.