Although I draw my influences primarily from the Australia's beauty and scale, my landscape paintings are not always derived from specific locations, but are rather suggested fragments of recollection, glimpses of memory. I find great pleasure in painting restful places found in the natural landscape such as forests, horizons, clouds and waterscapes.
Finding and capturing the magical unbelievability of a place and making it seem real in paint is of paramount importance. Each artwork serves as a silent testament to the profound beauty found in isolation. The scenes depicted convey a sense of tranquil loneliness, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the contemplative ambiance of solitude. For me, a lone tree, a house, or a person amidst the vast landscape can often be a symbol of singular strength and fortitude. The best possible outcome of the often long and solitary effort invested into the process of a painting is when someone else recognises or is touched by that emotion, mood, or that fleeing instant of something beyond.
Familiar Streets
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Oil, Ready to hang
- Dimensions
- 11.8in (W) x 11.8in (H) x 1.5in (D)
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Artwork Description
Artist Bio
I am a full-time painter living and working in the South West region of Western Australia.
My career in the creative industries spans over two decades, having worked as a fashion and jewellery designer before eventually discovering my passion for fine arts.
In my painting practice the subject is always the light. The light is what fills the artwork with luminosity and a genuine sense of atmosphere. With oil as my primary medium, I build the surfaces of my canvases and wood panels with many layers of paint and glazes. By using multiple layers, I create pieces that are brimming with depth and life.
While rooted in realism, my paintings emanate an enchanting atmosphere that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary. I enjoy manipulating colour and light to enhance the natural beauty of places and objects, infusing them with an otherworldly glow. Allowing the reality and enchantment to co-exist seamlessly is what makes the painting process so magical.
My passion, creativity and imagination have no limits, this is why my art constantly evolves. Afterall, art is a lifetime of learning, experimenting and exploring. As the saying goes, βif you are not growing, you are dying.β