Stillness in Bathurst Harbour, 2024

An adventure filled place. Here I spent 8 days kayaking the surrounding area. We were met with rough seas, high winds, sideways rain, and even hail. It was bitterly cold at times and I loved every moment of it. On our last day the wild winds stopped and everything fell still. I was struck by how different it felt in that untamed Tasmanian landscape when the wind died away. I felt so utterly at peace.

I am an Australian landscape painter situated in the picturesque coastal city of Newcastle (NSW). I draw inspiration from the simple beauty of our natural environment to create oil paintings that capture the essence of tranquillity. I offer the audience an opportunity to find solace in nature’s embrace. Through my paintings I enjoy sharing the sense of calm felt when we pause in nature and catch our breath, here time stands still, and worries melt away. I have a particular love for bodies of water, clouds and rugged rocks.

In 2021 I took up residence at Onwards Gallery and Studios which has greatly propelled my development as an artist. I have exhibited works in group exhibitions at Onwards Gallery and Studios, The Creator Incubator, Newcastle Art Space and John Hunter Hospital (Arts of Health program) and this year I won the Hall & Wilcox Law Firm’s local emerging artist prize which was an acquisition of my artwork.