Profile
“Throughout my years of painting, capturing the pure essence of a subject has always provided a passion for me.
My life is my canvas and I am empowered by Pastels, Acrylics and Oils as my mediums in the process of that capture.
I draw with Pastels for their luscious textural qualities and their freedom to express emotion. The quality of the pigment allows for a longevity that can be appreciated for years to come.
I paint in Acrylics and Oils to enjoy the slow building of layers and textures, on large canvases, inspiring me to construct scenes that come alive.
Having long felt a connection to the earth and the ocean it is no surprise that most of my work is inspired by landscapes and seascapes.
I paint forests where I have meandered through the dense undergrowth, with the breeze whispering amongst the tree tops; and I paint oceans for their ever-changing colours, wave formations and tidal flows, and the beautiful cloud formations overhead.
With a camera or a sketchpad always within reach, I am able to capture distinctive locations and scenes; each one an opportunity to create that special moment in another piece of work, at another time, in the peaceful atmosphere of my studio.
My art has been shown in exhibitions in Perth and regional locations within Western Australia, and I have been fortunate to have sold both commissioned and non-commissioned works within Australia and overseas.”
JAPAN
Recently after spending time in Japan, I became fascinated with the Geisha transversing across the City of Kyoto. This has led to an ongoing series of paintings, capturing their intricate hair, headdress and Kimonos.
Please contact me for any questions you may have in regard to my artwork.
CONTACT DETAILS
PH: 040792245
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
JUNIPER GALLERIES; 'Facets Exhibition" February 2023
GOLDEN HOUR EXHIBITION' with Juniper Galleries 2022
JUNIPER GALLERIES: 'Love Notes Exhibition'
WA Society of Arts, 2021 2022, 2023
Pastel Society of WA 2021, 2022, 2023
SubiArtCo 2021
SubiArtco "Desirables" exhibition 2019
Pastel Society of WA 2019
West Australian Society of Arts 2019
SubiArtco "Drawn To the River" at Point Fraser 2018
Pastel Society of WA Exhibition 2018
SubiArtco at Hamptons 2018
Pastel Society Mothers Day unframed exhibition 2018
SubiArtCo 2017
Pastel Society of WA 2017
Essence, Kidogo Art House, Fremantle, WA
Pastel Society of WA
Parmelia House, Perth, WA
Moores Building, Fremantle, WA
Interactive Arts, Perth WA
Open Exhibitions
Perth College, 2022, 2023
Army Art, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Perth College, 2021
Army Art
Beverley Art Show
2018
Army Art Exhibition, WA
2016
Pigments of Your Imagination, Perth, WA
Perth Royal Agricultural Show, WA
Army Art Exhibition, WA
2015
“Essence of Nature”, Dwellingup, WA
2014
Pigments of Your Imagination, Perth, WA
Art in the Valley, Swan Valley, WA
2013
Fremantle Heritage Festival, WA
St Hilda’s Art Fair, Perth, WA
Fremantle Arts Festival, WA
Solo Exhibitions
2014 Windows Winery, Margaret River, WA
2013 Zin Zan Art Gallery, Dunsborough, WA
2012 Next Generation Kings Park, Perth,
AWARDS
City of Stirling Art awards Finalist 2021
City of Melville Art Awards Finalist 2021
Highly commended award, West Australian Society of Arts Exhibition 2020
Peoples Choice Award, Pastel Society of WA Exhibition 2017
STIRLING OPEN ART STUDIOS
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
REPRESENTED BY:
Juniper Galleries
SubiArtCo Gallery
Millbrook Gallery
Nu.Arts Gallery Pinjarra
Art Society Memberships
Pastel society of Western Australia
The Western Australian Society of Arts