I want my art to re-interpret and explain the world around us with colour, composition and light. I seek to illuminate the emotion and find the vibrancy in my subject, be it a landscape, person or flower. 

 

My history with art began in my childhood, when I sketched my favourite cartoon characters. As I grew, I drew inspiration from nature, sketching and painting animals, people and landscapes. 

I have a vast collection of photographs and other images that I have acquired through life. I like to re-interpret them from time to time. I also like to paint from life when possible. Ultimately, my art studio is my sanctuary. 

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From birth I have been colour-challenged, which has posed a number of difficulties for me as an artist, but I also believe that it allows me to see the world in a unique way. When I observe anything that I want to paint, I look long and hard to capture the essence of the subject. I love the challenge and I constantly seek to improve my work through contact with the art world and other artists. 

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I am inspired by the great Impressionists but I also have an appreciation for the Abstract. 

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I have had great mentors - Tibor Murany and Peter Gonzales here in Australia. I've also attended some fantastic workshops such as those by the talented Herman Pekel and John Shields. 

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Art isn't just about preserving the old, it is about venturing into the new.

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It's the journey of a lifetime.

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