Artistic Approach:

Painting and creativity have been my guide and pleasure for around 30 years.

It is obvious to many that I have a strong bias toward watercolour Botanical Art which reveals my contemporary style but I also continue to indulge my passion for Flemish-style Still Life showcasing the beauty of finely painted transparent oils. 

What has also become apparent is that my style easily embraces both traditional and classical realism with occasional contemporary twists. 

I’m sometimes surprised by the breadth of my abilities developed and honed over decades. 

I rather like the idea of furthering the cause of classical painting styles against the tide of contemporary expressions, however I am beginning to appreciate the richness that both contribute to great works and I’m putting effort into bringing aspects of both onto my canvases. 

I have discovered that inspiration is constant but rarely static, that passion and instinct carry me into new works and new projects but enthusiasm must be carefully kept in balance with intentionality, taking the time required to achieve excellence.

My work is produced for both an Australian Gallery group (Australian flora contemporary) and directly via my website plus on commission.

This year I will be working on several exciting projects and a new collection of work in both oils and watercolour. These eagerly anticipated pieces will be finished in a range of sizes from large format linen to small format board while watercolour works will be finished on a range of premium quality papers.”

Affiliations:

Represented by Manyung Gallery Group, Melbourne

Past member of ASBA, Portrait Society of America

Exhibitions:

Many exhibtions over many years