I specialise in abstract and semi-representational paintings of the landscapes, flora and fauna of Australia.  Recent work includes abstracting landscape shapes, fossils (including coelacanths and ammonites), semi-representational landscapes of Shark Bay, the Mid West, the Red Centre, and the gorges of the Pilbara region and local birdlife.  A passion for landscape drives my work, as I set out to capture its essence, with colours and textures, appropriate form and line.  

Another passion is to visit worldwide contemporary galleries and museums, including those in New York, Washington, Chicago, and England, including The Royal Academy of Arts and Saatchi in London.

Awards

  • 2023 Best Mixed Media Alfred Cove Art Society Awards of Excellence
  • 2023 Highly Commended, Beverley Art Prize, Beverley, WA
  • 2021 Finalist in the Mid West Art Awards, Geraldton, WA
  • 2019 Finalist in the Mid West Art Awards, Geraldton, WA 
  • 2017 Finalist in the Mid West Art Awards, Geraldton, WA
  • 2014 Winner, Mixed Media, Awards of Excellence exhibition, Alfred Cove Art Society 

Training

I trained at the Claremont School of Art, Perth, for four years and have sold work to collectors throughout WA, Tasmania, Sydney and overseas, including locally via the Atwell Gallery, Perth; Mandjar Art Awards at Mandurah; the Cossack Art Awards, Karratha; the Perth Royal Show, amongst others.  

Exhibitions

My art has been exhibited, or will be exhibited, and sold at:

  • Minnawarra Extensions Art Exhibition 2023, Armadale, Western Australia
  • Mid West Art Prize exhibition, Geraldton, Western Australia, 2021/2022 (finalist)
  • Fine Art Hale 2019
  • Mid West Art Prize exhibition, Geraldton, Western Australia, 2019 (finalist)
  • Mid West Art Prize exhibition, Geraldton, Western Australia, 2017 (finalist)
  • City of Belmont Art Awards 2021, 2022
  • "waRAW exhibition", Moores Building, Fremantle (collaborative exhibition) 2015
  • Silk Road, Ardross 2013 (solo exhibition)
  • Mandjar Art Awards 2012-2020
  • Wanneroo Art Awards 2011-2016
  • Melville Art Awards 2011-2020
  • Darlington Arts Festival 2012, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2022
  • "Excellence Awards" exhibition, Alfred Cove Art Society, Atwell Gallery (Winner of the Mixed Media Award 2014 and 2023) 2012-2023
  • Cossack Art Awards 2011-2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Perth Royal Show Art Awards 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • “Change of Seasons” exhibition, Alfred Cove Art Society, Atwell Gallery 2012, 2013
  • Mosman “Between the River and the Sea” Art Awards 2011 & 2012
  • Gosnells Art Awards 2016
  • Beverley Art Awards 2016-2023
  • Canning Art Awards 2016