Lazing in the Morning Sun

In Sabi Sand, South Africa, we came across a pride of lions lying about in the morning sun, none of them intent on much action. These two were some of the younger ones, and when the pride sauntered off, the young male was the last to get up.
This work was created using many layers of acrylic paint to give depth to the fur, and glazes applied between layers to add depth to both warm and cool coat colours. It is painted on deep edge canvas, with the sides painted.
Winner Best Painting $500-$1000 Knox Art Show 2016
Mayor's Prize U3A 2016
Wildlife Art Society 3rd 2015

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The spirit and energy of wild animals is something I aim to express in my work, and I am happy with a piece when it has the right feeling.

I have been painting for about 25 years, and I both taught myself and found artists who inspired me and took classes with them. To help me grow as a wildlife artist, and give something back to the animals, I also immersed myself in the animals' worlds through conservation wildlife volunteering in Africa. I focus on translating some of these experiences into my paintings, to get that feeling of connection and remembrance that a viewer can also respond to.

Now my work has won many awards. My paintings have been published in the book, 'Luminous Colour - Showcasing Australian Pastel Artists', by Linda Hibbs, and 'African Legend - White Lions and Leopards', by Michelle Stewart.

Inspired by the Africa trips, I studied zoology at La Trobe University and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in zoology with a genetics minor, and I worked at a zoo for 6 years.

I exhibit regularly in Melbourne and teach classes and workshops.

If you would like to commission a unique artwork tailored to your vision, please send me a message.