This body of palm tree, jungle paintings invites readers to witness semi-recognizable and timeless landscapes inhabited by peculiar forms that encapsulate the fragility of nature. An ode to his childhood in Sub Saharan Africa, these works are an attempt to stare into the face of nature, riddled with mysteries and deep thoughts. To be in the now with the wild, mystical adventure of the unknown power of the natural world, to be transported into a world where art and nature intertwine, the vibrant colors and intricate details of Mccreedy’s paintings come alive, and the harmony of the jungle resonates deep within your soul. “Blue Jungle Symphony” is an experience that will leave you inspired and motivated to champion the preservation of our planet’s natural force.

The inspiration also comes from the tropical islands off the coast of Southern Africa. His favorite palm trees are known as the “Lala Palm” and the “Duo Palm” native to the Eastern Afrotropics. They occur in North and Eastern Africa from Egypt and Somalia to Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. They are also found all over the Okavango Delta, the coastal flats of Madagascar and on Juan de Nova Island in the Mozambique Channel Islands.

For Mccreedy; these palms symbolize mystical feelings on sacred lands, riddled with mystery and voyage. His palm trees and oasis-like paintings bring the viewer’s awareness to our increasing alienation from natural worlds. Lush forms inhabited by deep blue movements with powerful chiaroscuro methods that take you into his thought process mastering the manipulation of a colour with his erasing technique of thick oil hues, creating timeless forms. He takes the viewer into another dimension, taking part in the greater conversation.