A floral bouquet brings colour and decoration to the table. Embellish is a collection of still life paintings celebrating the hues and beauty of flowers and floral pattern. The textiles and objects that dominated mid-nineteenth-century design are …
‘Stylized Flora’ solo exhibition
Solo exhibition of still life works Stylized Flora open from 29th February 2020 at Deciduus Gallery, Tirau New Zealand. There was a change in design in the 20th century, which impacted everyday life and ‘ordinary’ homes most thoroughly. Down to the …
Cambridge Library pillar mural
The Waipa and Districts Public Library called for submissions by artists for a commission to paint a structural pillar in the Cambridge Library in 2019. The brief asked for a concept which incorporated ideas of literature, the Cambridge community and …
Inspiration: Lauriston Park, Cambridge
Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 75cm A commission for a construction company wanting to give a special gift to a most valued customer. Lauriston Park, a retirement village, built around some interesting architectural buildings and natural elements. The …
Inspiration: Gate to Te Koo Utu
Gate to Te Koo Utu Commission Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90cm A commissioned piece for the home and garden. The initial brief was for a painting to adorn a 2.4 x 1.8m gate in the clients garden to create a ‘view’ from within a private …
Christ Church Ohaupo Trinity Triptych
The congregation of the Ohaupo 'Christ Church' Anglican church desired a focal piece of artwork for the worship space of their quaint and well attended church. I was 'found' and so began a journey of sharing of ideas and faith in order to create an …
Creative Ripple article, November 2017
Article featured in the November issue of Creative Ripple magazine. http://www.creativeripple.nz/magazine/former-architect-turns-to-palette-knife-to-achieve-greater-expression …
Artist at Work, Cambridge Library
The local council through their community Libraries hosts an annual ‘Artists at Work’ for the month of March. It was my pleasure to take part as a resident artist in the Cambridge Library in 2017. I have always found it enjoyable to paint in front …
Unveiling the Maungakawa Village sign
Living in a most picturesque area of the north island of New Zealand not only provides constant inspiration for painting the landscape but has also offered a very proud community in which to live. My home is situated in a semi-rural area just outside …
Postcards from the Mallee
In October to December 2014 I opened a pop-up Gallery (named 'Five Grey Elephants') in the rural Victorian town of Ouyen. The gallery was officially opened by the then Director of Regional Arts Victoria, Esther Anatolitis as part of the 'Mallee …
