Series

From my heart
This series is a return to multi layered oil and wax works. I build the layers intuitively, stepping into the unknown and uncertain through…
Constellations
Fascinated by space, from long ago when a family member subscribed to Sky and Telescope magasine. Fascinating images. Fast forward a few…
Carnival
Memories of carnival time, the anticipation, the promise of enchantment. Alluring scents of fairy floss, hot dogs, dust and fried food…
Emergence series
I have long been fascinated with purely abstract art and have experimented with a range of shapes; geometric and organic but mostly with a…
Unearthed
Inspired by the process of laying down dozens of random layers of paint, alternating warm and cool colours and light and dark tones, these…
Flourish series
I believe I emerged as an artist in 2020/21 to paint full time after many years as a hobbyist. I discovered that if you are loving what you…
Bold expressions
"Beautiful nuances of light, adjoined with general gestural freedom and looseness - there is a quality of expressive line work with great…
Larger florals
Flowers are joyful and uplifting; the hues raw and bold or subtle, soft and calming are infinite. Painting flowers from my imagination is a…
Small florals
It is obvious in these small works that they are florals but the detail is blurred; the energy or life force of the flowers is evident…
Seascapes
The sea, the beach, headlands, waves and sand, beach combing have all been a source of pleasure and inspiration in my life. I am drawn to…
Shaping up series
I have long been fascinated with purely abstract art and have experimented with a range of shapes; geometric and organic. The way colours…
Prints and collage
Mono prints and collage feature in some of my work. I have a few pieces that are mainly print and/or collage. I like to transfer monoprints…
Abundance series
The joyful feeling of intuitive sweeping floral images created with a limited palette is addictive. I start with loose organic drawing in…
Almost landscape series
Inspired by the perceived need to use off cut cartridge paper building up from my 60 cm square work. For the past year or two most of my…
Connections series
The connections series is an extension of the constellation series, bringing more structure to the picture plane. Shapes and form move in…
Impassioned
This series follows on from Bold Expressions. Working in a larger format with passion and using whole body movement to create gestural…
plein air oil paintings
I have been an occasional plein air painter for many years and challenged by the issues one has to deal with when painting outdoors; from…