ARTIST PROFILE:
I draw much of my inspiration from the natural environment. I am constantly fascinated by the patterns I see within nature, sometimes visual sometimes intellectual. Sometimes the patterns seem to become metaphors for the interrelated nature of all things; explaining how all living things are dependent upon each other, rock, soil, wind, water and the sun’s light and warmth. As humans we are also woven into the pattern of the landscape and dependent on a balanced environment.

Expressing landscapes in a semi abstract way, allows me to explore the relationships of things, and I hope this will help me get a clearer understanding of my niche within the environment.

Of course it is exhausting to always meditate on the question of existence and sometimes I just delight in the beauty of landscape, light, wildlife and enjoy painting in a realist style. Because much of Australia’s wildlife is nocturnal, I find birds are the most accessible to paint. I often find that when finishing a painting of an animal or bird they seem to look at me in a questioning way.

When I produce a painting, I like the flow of ideas to be a two-way thing, especially when the work is more abstract, because I believe that I delve more into the subconscious for inspiration and each artwork is going to evoke different feelings and experiences in people. I appreciate viewers taking the time to explain what a painting means to them, because there is no single interpretation that is correct.

Awards
Sherbrooke AS Hans Heyson Award 2005
Best Pastel Sherbrooke AS Spring Show 2007

Solo Art Shows
Cook’s Corner Tearooms and Gallery 2004
Chapel on Station Gallery 2006
Casey Art Space 2007

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