After originally graduating with a BA Hons in Graphic Design from Brighton University in England, I changed my career slightly and worked as an illustrator when I arrived in Brisbane in 1991. This developed my love of painting which I have nurtured ever since!
I am a very keen gardener and my paintings are inspired by the textures, colours and dazzling sunlight of Australian gardens and bushland. I flood my stretched paper canvases with colour before sealing them in a UV stabilised and waterproof coating. The images remain vibrant and accessible without being hidden behind glass; breathing new life into the medium.
If you have a favourite subject I would love to discuss with you a commissioned piece to suit your size, colour and price specifications.
I currently exhibit at:
GALLERY BENEATH, Mooloolaba
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY, Paddington and Bulimba
upcoming events
20 December 2019 - February 2020
Lethbridge Gallery Artist Showcase
1-8 March 2020
Artastique, Maitland, NSW
3-21 July 2020
Solo Show, Lethbridge Gallery
selected exhibitions
2019
DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION, Toowoomba
DIMENSIONS, Nudgee College
GLIMPSE, Lethbridge Gallery
AURUM, Brisbane Grammar Art Show
2018
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST SHOWCASE, Lethbridge Gallery
DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION, Toowoomba
CONNECTION, Brisbane Grammar Art Show
DIMENSIONS, Nudgee College
SUNDANCE, Solo exhibition, Lethbridge Gallery,
2017
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST SHOWCASE, Lethbridge Gallery
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY SHOWCASE, Montville Art Gallery
DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION,
Toowoomba
EVOLVE, Brisbane Grammar Art Show
SHINE, Solo exhibition at Lethbridge Gallery
2016
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST SHOWCASE, Lethbridge Gallery
DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION, Toowoomba
ELEMENT OF CHANCE, Solo exhibition at Lethbridge Gallery
IMPRESSIONS, Brisbane Grammar Art Show
2015
ELEMENT, Lethbridge Gallery
LETHBRIDGE GALLERY ARTIST SHOWCASE, Lethbridge Gallery
DISCOVER, Grammar Art Show
2014
FLEETING FLUIDITY, Solo exhibition
SAPPHIRE, Grammar Art Show
2013
ILLUMINATE, Grammar Art Show
2012
SUMMERTIME, Solo exhibition
awards
2019
Finalist for HAVEN
Clayton Utz Art Award
Highly Commended for BLUSH
D'Arcy Doyle Art Awards
Finalist for GLARE
Lethbridge 20000
Best Watercolour for HONEY
Rotary Art Spectacular
Finalist for HONEY and SONATA
Rotary Art Spectacular
2018
People's Choice Award for SPRING
D'Arcy Doyle Art Awards
Finalist for GIRRAWEEN
Stanthorpe Art Prize
Finalist for JIG, BLUSH, SPRING
Rotary Art Spectacular
2017
Finalist for FLUTTER
Clayton Utz Art Award
Finalist for BLOSSOM, POLKA, SUNDANCE
Rotary Art Spectacular
2016
Finalist for SUMMER RED 2
Clayton Utz Art Award
Best Watercolour for GUM
Rotary Art Spectacular
Finalist for SYMPHONY and GUM
Rotary Art Spectacular
2015
Finalist for DAZZLE
Clayton Utz Art Award
Highly Commended for PINK ORCHID
Rotary Art Spectacular
Finalist for DRIFT, PINK ORCHID and JAZZ
Rotary Art Spectacular
2014
1st Prize for SUMMER SNOW GUM
Royal Queensland Show
Best in Show for TRANQUILLITY
The Brookfield Show
2013
1st Prize for MOUNT COOT-THA
Royal Queensland Show
Highly Commended for ORIENTAL LILIES II
The Brookfield Show
2012
1st Prize for FAN PALM
Royal Queensland Show
1st Prize for CAPE YORK LILY
The Brookfield Show
2011
1st Prize for WARRATAH
Royal Queensland Show
2010
Highly Commended for NEW GROWTH
Royal Queensland Show
2009
1st Prize for PINK CORDYLINE
Royal Queensland Show
2nd Prize for GUMLEAVES
Royal Queensland Show
2004
2nd Prize for RED EYED TREE FROG
Royal Queensland Show
1999
3rd Prize for DIVE
Royal Queensland Show