A snapshot of my journey so far
Clayton Utz Art Award 2022 Finalist
"Reflection Pool" Inspired by Kimberley Warm Springs
In Tasmania, Think of how many have bathed in these waters, from original land owners, to convicts. For Sale via Lethbridge Galleries $12,000.00 Oil on Canvas 1.5m x 1.2m
Finalist in the gallipoli art prize
AHS Centaur
Artist Statement: Gallipoli Art Prize 2023
Early hours of 14th of May 1943, the AHS Centaur was 40 nautical miles off the coast. Passengers saw the glow of the Moreton Island lighthouse.
It was torpedoed by a Japanese Submarine, exploded, and sunk in 3 minutes. Most crew were asleep.
Of 332 souls on board, 30 crew and 34 army medical officers survived clinging to planking and using the 2 life boats that were flung clear.
Sister Ellen Savage, the only surviving nurse, was pulled into a lifeboat.
Severely injured, with a broken jaw and ribs, Sister Savage gallantly began treating the wounds of the survivors and made light of her own injuries.
During 34 hours adrift, they encountered further submarine threats. Stopped firing flares after hearing submarine engines.
Rescued by USS Ship Mugford, survivors spoke highly of the calm devotion to duty of their heroine nurse.
Sister Savage was awarded the George Medal for her courage during this ordeal.
Artists tell stories on canvass. After seeing the images of relics discovered after the shipwreck was found in 2009, I was compelled to tell the Centaur’s story. I am deeply grateful for the service and sacrifices of our veterans. Lest we forget.
Exhibition at 6-8 Atherden St The Rocks, Sydney
My artworks and the other 36 entries will be on display and for sale until May 14.
Join us for ART CLASSES in the RIVER STUDIO
I've Moved Studio and for the first time in years I have a few vacancies in my Art Classes. Limited
ANYONE CAN PAINT, they just need to be shown how!
Everyone is encouraged to paint what inspires them. I will guide you through the painting process and bring out your individual art style. ABSOLUTE beginners to ADVANCED. Come along for a relaxing evening or morning and enjoy the views of my NEW RIVER STUDIO AT NEW FARM right on the BRISBANE RIVER BANK. I have been teaching classes in my studio for over 33 years, and I love to see how people discard their fears and blossom as an artist.
COME AND DISCOVER THE JOY OF PAINTING
Catch up with friends or make new ones!
EVERYONE WELCOME
We paint, We chat, sometimes we even sing!
Discounted art Materials available.
COMMISSIONS & live painting
"Kangaroo Point Bridge" Oil Painting Commissioned by the
Executive General Manager of Infrastructure for Brisbane City Council
"Croquet Party" Commissioned to paint live at a 30th Birthday Party at the Graceville Croquet Club. Includes the family home and neighbourhood surrounds of Graceville.
"Sally and Lenny" Wedding Painting painted live with guests adding to the canvas. Designed to include the family home, where they met and went to University and where they holiday in the background, with the magical backdrop of "The Grounds of Alexandria" for their ceremony and reception. This really was a fairytale wedding. There are many symbols and motifs in here that represent all of the magi