2023 Into The Wild - Landscapes

A life framed by sky and earth
A life framed by sky and earth

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

81cm x 62cm
Bathe
Bathe

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

61cm x 41cm

Floating
Floating

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

61cm x 46cm

Immersed
Immersed

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

61cm x 46cm
Glide
Glide

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

60cm x 48cm
Reflect
Reflect

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

61cm x 46cm
Wander
Wander

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

59cm x 40cm
Fade
Fade

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

38cm x 28cm
Mirrored
Mirrored

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

36cm x 26cm
Softness
Softness

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

34cm x 27cm
Soar
Soar

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

35.5cm x 27cm
Stillness
Stillness

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

36cm x 27cm
Glowing
Glowing

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

36cm x 27cm

2023 Into The Wild - Cockatoo cut outs

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Relax,be still_35cm x 29cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Calling the tribe_42cm x 35cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Listen and learn_36cm x 30cm_ Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Graceful moves_39cm x 38cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Soaking up the rays_34cm x 33cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Curious gaze_43cm x 34cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Nature's bounty_33cm x 40cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Dance like no one is watching_37cm x 30cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg
Tree yoga_36cm x 45cm_Acrylic and pyrography on handcut plywood.shadow.jpg

KAAF Art Prize WINNER

The charred mosaic of an ancient landscape
The charred mosaic of an ancient landscape

Acrylic and pyrography on hand out plywood

105cm x 81cm

2022
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Recent Works Gallery

Drawdown our human folly
Drawdown our human folly

121cm x 121cm

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

2020
Live in the sunshine, breath the wild air
Live in the sunshine, breath the wild air

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

121cm x 81cm

2021

We need the tonic of wildness
We need the tonic of wildness

121cm x 81cm

Acrylic and pyrography on hand cut plywood

FINALIST KAAF Art Prize 2021
Enter a grove of ancient trees, be in the presence of wisdom
Enter a grove of ancient trees, be in the presence of wisdom

25.5cm x 59cm

Acrylic and oil on hand cut plywood

FINALIST 20000 Small Scale Art Awards 2021
Rest your spirit in Earth's quiet places
Rest your spirit in Earth's quiet places

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

59cm x 48cm
Burning tree
Burning tree

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

27cm x 25cm

2022

SOLD
Last light
Last light

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

27cm x 25cm

Stillness in the blink of twilight
Stillness in the blink of twilight

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

27cm x 24.5cm

SOLD
Misty air, distant thunder
Misty air, distant thunder

Oil and tusche on hand cut plywood

25.5cm x 26.5cm
Standing in a sea of green
Standing in a sea of green

Oil and tusche on hand cut plywood

25cm x 27cm
Monsoon mist
Monsoon mist

Oil and tusche on hand cut plywood

27cm x 24.5cm

SOLD
The 24 hour flower
The 24 hour flower

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

39cm x 60cm

2022

SOLD
Delight in ancient wonders
Delight in ancient wonders

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

87cm x 45cm

2021

SOLD

Recent Bird Cutouts

Merry king of the bush
Merry king of the bush

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

28.5cm x 29cm

2023
Pina and Colada
Pina and Colada

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

2022

Commission
Eye on the prize
Eye on the prize

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

2022

Commission
Figbird on berries
Figbird on berries

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

2022

Commission
The lookout
The lookout

Acrylic on handout plywood

2022

Commission

2022 Memento - The Journey

Sky below
Sky below

Acrylic on handout plywood

23.5cm x 17.5cm

2022

SOLD
Tangled vines
Tangled vines

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

22.5cm x 12.5cm

2022

SOLD
Ancient lookout
Ancient lookout

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

20.5cm x 17.5cm

2022

SOLD
Remote shores
Remote shores

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

25.5cm x 12.5cm

2022

SOLD
Shifting shadows
Shifting shadows

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

25.5cm x 12.5cm

2022

SOLD
Peaceful bay
Peaceful bay

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

20.5cm x 17.5cm

2022

SOLD
Wetlands
Wetlands

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

26cm x 15.5cm

2022

SOLD
Dusk
Dusk

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

20.5cm x 20.5cm

2022

SOLD
Camouflage
Camouflage

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

23.5cm x 19.5cm

2022

SOLD
First glimpse
First glimpse

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

23cm x 17cm

2022

SOLD
Flaming trees
Flaming trees

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

21cm x 22cm

2022

SOLD
Breeze blocks and bananas
Breeze blocks and bananas

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

26cm x 12.5cm

2022

SOLD
Heading north
Heading north

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

18cm x 22cm

2022

SOLD
Emerald billabong
Emerald billabong

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

24.5cm x 13cm

2022

SOLD
Water spirit
Water spirit

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

25cm x 12.5cm

2022

SOLD
Hidden flow
Hidden flow

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

25.5cm x 18.5cm

2022

SOLD

2021 Memento - Small bird cut outs and works on paper

Memento exhibition
Memento exhibition

A mix of acrylic on hand cut plywood and gouache on Bristol paper
Mimic
Mimic

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

38cm x 17.5cm

2021
Soul mate
Soul mate

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

23cm x 20cm

2021
Water diviner
Water diviner

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

26cm x 23cm

2021
Egg stealer
Egg stealer

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

37cm x 15cm

2021
Bather
Bather

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

38.5cm x 21cm

2021
Mischief maker
Mischief maker

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

23cm x 26cm

2021
Acrobat
Acrobat

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

27cm x 23cm

2021
Nomad
Nomad

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

32cm x 16.5cm

2021
Co-parenter
Co-parenter

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

20cm x 28cm

2021
Serenader
Serenader

Acrylic on hand cut plywood

38cm x 17cm

2021

2020 Exploration - Flinders Lane Gallery - hand cut wall sculptures

The creek played music and the sunlight danced
The creek played music and the sunlight danced

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 66cm x 60cm
Leaves in the water carried messages from the trees
Leaves in the water carried messages from the trees

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 68cm x 61cm

The banks became narrow from trunks so close they could whisper
The banks became narrow from trunks so close they could whisper

Acrylic on plywood cut cut out - 68cm x 58cm
Clouds grew and nature prepared to dance in the rain
Clouds grew and nature prepared to dance in the rain

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 68cm x 56cm

The Creek (quadriptych)
The Creek (quadriptych)

Acrylic on hand cut plywood.

68cm x 250cm

2019 A Fragile Existence - Hand Cut Wall Sculptures

A Fragile Existence addresses the precarious state of our natural world. Armed with the belief that all living things are connected by the habitat that we share, the work aims to capture this precious wilderness, documenting its riches of colour, shape, spirit and mood. It pays homage to the fertile habitats that are being threatened daily which, in turn, threatens mankind’s own existence.

A place of endless wonder
A place of endless wonder

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 59cm x 104cm

SOLD
All good things are wild and free
All good things are wild and free

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 61cm x 87cm

SOLD
Finding beauty in the chaos
Finding beauty in the chaos

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 62cm x 82cm

SOLD
Reaching for the sky
Reaching for the sky

acrylic on plywood cut out - 59cm x 43cm

In a corner of nature
In a corner of nature

acrylic on plywood cut out - 52cm x 40cm
The creek plays music to those who listen
The creek plays music to those who listen

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 59cm x 40cm

SOLD
Whispering palms
Whispering palms

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 58cm x 32cm

SOLD
Between two trees is a doorway
Between two trees is a doorway

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 46cm x 34cm

Count not months but moments
Count not months but moments

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 59cm x 59cm
The heart of Florence
The heart of Florence

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 60cm x 62cm

Into the wild
Into the wild

Acrylic on plywood cut out - 61cm x 50cm

SOLD

2019 The Other Art Fair - Landscape wall sculptures

This new body of work focuses on cut-out wall sculptures that reveal the remote and untouched tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. My imagery is driven by an intense curiosity with nature, landscape and mythology. I often record ideas using a visual language of acrylic and pyrogravure on cut-out forms, a device I have developed to strongly emphasise my preoccupation with shadows and space. I want to challenge my audience to observe and question the balance between positive and negative, both visually and conceptually. To understand the beauty found in a state of equilibrium.

Cycad creek dream
Cycad creek dream

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 68cm x 61cm

SOLD
Not all those who wander are lost
Not all those who wander are lost

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 42cm x 32cm

SOLD
Walk lightly on the earth
Walk lightly on the earth

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 51cm x 45cm

SOLD
Time among the trees
Time among the trees

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 92cm x 54cm

SOLD
Sentinel
Sentinel

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 93cm x 50cm
Wandering into Florence
Wandering into Florence

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 35cm x 110cm

SOLD
What lies beneath
What lies beneath

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 58cm x 79cm
Hidden messages
Hidden messages

Acrylic and pyrogravure on wood - 89cm x 53cm

2018 Hidden In Plain Sight - Landscape Paintings

I have a desire to express what I'm looking at in unconventional ways, combining mediums that allow me to create a unique visual language. Acrylic washes represent soft foliage, skin and feathers. Gestural marks of graphite speak of the textures of different barks. Pyrogravure marks burn the shadows into the image. Deeply inspired by nature, I have begun a journey to question why we always seem to be versing nature. How will our future look if we don't embrace the natural world and learn from it? My most recent body of work, for my first solo exhibition, acknowledges mankind has much to learn from nature, what are we missing that is right in front of us, hidden in plain sight? I have used the mythological nymph motif to describe a world untouched by human impact. Considered the caretakers of the nature, these mythological creatures are curious about and empathetic towards the natural environment. The re-imagined nymphs create a narrative to explore the harmony present in nature, introducing a human-like scale to the landscape they pose the question, "What are we not seeing?"

Quiet Reflection
Quiet Reflection

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm
Still Waters, Deep Connections
Still Waters, Deep Connections

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm

SOLD
Invoking the Water Spirits
Invoking the Water Spirits

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm

SOLD
Coming Home
Coming Home

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm
Mother Nature, Wild Sisters
Mother Nature, Wild Sisters

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm

SOLD
The Secret is Patience
The Secret is Patience

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 60 x 120cm

2018 Hidden In Plain Sight - Large wall sculptures

Also part of my first solo exhibition, Hidden In Plain Sight, these life sized wall sculptures explore mythology to question what we could learn from nature. The re-imagined ancient Nymphs, caretakers of the natural world, portray qualities that are lacking in today’s society.

Nymph of Empathy - Looked deep into nature and saw thru the eyes of another
Nymph of Empathy - Looked deep into nature and saw thru the eyes of another

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 105 x 115cm

FINALIST KAAF ART PRIZE 2018
Nymph of Curiosity – Knew that the Earth delighted to feel her bare feet
Nymph of Curiosity – Knew that the Earth delighted to feel her bare feet

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 110 x 115cm
Nymph of Respect – Knew the greater the diversity, the greater the perfection
Nymph of Respect – Knew the greater the diversity, the greater the perfection

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 110 x 120cm
Nymph of Protection - Guarded the Earth like there was no other
Nymph of Protection - Guarded the Earth like there was no other

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 120 x 110cm

2018 Hidden In Plain Sight - Small wall sculptures

The Gothic period in architecture, sculpture and art was characterised by strong buttresses, sweeping arches and mythical ornate motifs. These small wall sculptures compare this with the similarities in nature, depicting trees with their strong buttress roots, sweeping branches and mythological Nymphs protecting the 'cathedrals' of the natural world. Mirrored, to represent the two towers found in Gothic cathedrals, the irregular shapes echo a period that was revolting against the subtle, searching for something monumental. These pieces are cut-out forms, another device I have developed to strongly emphasize my preoccupation with positive and negative space.  Ultimately, I am seeking to challenge my audience to observe and question the balance between positive and negative, both visually and conceptually.

Caretakers of the Cycads II
Caretakers of the Cycads II

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel - 36x39cm  

SOLD
Protectors of the Pandanus I
Protectors of the Pandanus I

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel –35x35cm

SOLD
Guardians of the Gums I
Guardians of the Gums I

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel –34x41cm

SOLD
Caretakers of the Cycads I
Caretakers of the Cycads I

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 29x35cm

SOLD
Protectors of the Pandanus II
Protectors of the Pandanus II

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 40x45cm

SOLD
Guardians of the Gums II
Guardians of the Gums II

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel –38x42cm 

In Nature Nothing is Perfect and Everything is Perfect
In Nature Nothing is Perfect and Everything is Perfect

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 69 x 42cm

SOLD
Make the Plants Our Bed and the Sky Our Blanket
Make the Plants Our Bed and the Sky Our Blanket

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 56 x 36cm

SOLD
Trees are Poems the Earth Writes Upon the Sky
Trees are Poems the Earth Writes Upon the Sky

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 56 x 43cm

SOLD
Sit at the Edge of Wilderness and Look In
Sit at the Edge of Wilderness and Look In

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 61 x 38cm

SOLD
The Pace of Nature
The Pace of Nature

Acrylic, graphite, pyrogravure on wood panel – 38 x 42cm

SOLD

2017 Wild Women - Wall Sculptures

Wild Women is a mixed media series reflecting the personalities and quotes of some of the most interesting women in history.  

Inspire Reform
Inspire Reform

Smalti glass and graphite on wood, life size

SOLD
Protect Yourself with the Pen Not the Gun
Protect Yourself with the Pen Not the Gun

Smalti glass and graphite on wood, life size

SOLD
The Past Cannot Be Cured
The Past Cannot Be Cured

Smalti glass and graphite on wood, life size

SOLD
I Am The Temple
I Am The Temple

Smalti glass and graphite on wood, life size

SOLD
Start Your Own Dynasty
Start Your Own Dynasty

Smalti glass and graphite on wood, life size

SOLD

2017-2019 Gypsy Journey - Landscape Paintings

Over the last three years I have undertaken many trips into our amazing Australian outback. From Arnhem Land and Uluru in the Northern Territory, the Ord River, Purnululu and Pentacost River in northern Western Australia, crossing the Simpson Desert in central Australia, out to the eastern coast and all the way through the Daintree up to the tip of Cape York. The images in this gallery represent the start of my documentation and response to these journeys. I have explored many aspects from the contours of the land, impressions of light, colour and scale, down to smaller sketches of details.  I see this time as 'research' and am now keen to further develop a body of work showcasing the Australian landscape.

Rapid Creek
Rapid Creek

2018, Acrylic on canvas, 25cm x 25cm
Storm Over Bamaga
Storm Over Bamaga

2018, Acrylic on wood, 61cm x 122cm
Gypsy Journey the Kimberley
Gypsy Journey the Kimberley

2017, Acrylic on wood, 15cm x 30.5cm
Gypsy Journey Cawnpore Lookout
Gypsy Journey Cawnpore Lookout

2017, Acrylic on wood, 15cm x 30.5cm
Gypsy Journey Ord River
Gypsy Journey Ord River

2017, Acrylic on wood, 15cm x 30.5cm
Gypsy Journey Pentacost River
Gypsy Journey Pentacost River

2017, Acrylic on wood, 15cm x 30.5cm
Gypsy Journey Simpson Desert
Gypsy Journey Simpson Desert

2017, Acrylic on wood, 15cm x 30.5cm
Dalhousie Homestead, Simpson Desert
Dalhousie Homestead, Simpson Desert

2017, Acrylic on wood, 61cm x 122cm
Magnificent Country, Cox Peninsular
Magnificent Country, Cox Peninsular

2017, Acrylic on wood, 122cm x 61cm
Nature's Mirror, Leilyn Falls
Nature's Mirror, Leilyn Falls

Acrylic on canvas, 105cm x 75cm

SOLD
Umbrawarra Gorge
Umbrawarra Gorge

Acrylic on linen
Victoria River
Victoria River

Acrylic on canvas
Mirror, Mirror in the Gorge, Umbrawarra Gorge
Mirror, Mirror in the Gorge, Umbrawarra Gorge

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 122cm x 40cm
Lines of Reflection
Lines of Reflection

Timber, ink and acrylic on canvas, 30cm x 30cm

SOLD
Top of Gunlom I
Top of Gunlom I

Acrylic and pen on wood, 122cm x 61cm

SOLD
Top of Gunlom II
Top of Gunlom II

acrylic and pen on wood, 122cm x 61cm

SOLD

2017 Confessions of a Hipster - wall sculptures

Confessions of a Hipster series is a humorous look at the human psyche.

Well Another Day Has Passed
Well Another Day Has Passed

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
Arrive At Your Death Late
Arrive At Your Death Late

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
I Meant To Behave
I Meant To Behave

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
Ride It
Ride It

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
Everything Will Kill You
Everything Will Kill You

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
I Licked It
I Licked It

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
Let Me File That
Let Me File That

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
Maybe
Maybe

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD
I'd Agree With You But
I'd Agree With You But

Graphite, ink and glass on wood, life size

SOLD

2016 Glamour Birds - Paintings

The Glamour Bird series was my first exploration into morphing humans with animals. Intrigued by the fact that birds are one of the only other bipedal animals on the planet apart from humans and primates. This seemed to make it easier for the mind to accept the morphology as ‘normal’. Half bird, half human deities are present as far back as the Egyptian times because birds are often considered to be a conduit to the heavens. Modelled on 1940’s pin up girls, there is also a play on society’s reference to attractive women as ‘birds’.

Steamy Nights
Steamy Nights

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
The Guarded Gal
The Guarded Gal

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
The Lady Who Ruffled Some Feathers
The Lady Who Ruffled Some Feathers

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
Tropical Delights
Tropical Delights

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm
My Precious
My Precious

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
Bathing Beauty
Bathing Beauty

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm
Twilight Rendezvous
Twilight Rendezvous

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
Baby's Got the Blues
Baby's Got the Blues

Acrylic and graphite on wood, 40cm x 60cm

SOLD
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place

Acrylic and graphite on wood

SOLD
The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place

Acrylic and graphite on wood
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