Dunns Swamp

Following in the footsteps of the Australian impressionist, this landscape painting is on a wood panel sized the same as the cigar box lids they often used. I have selected a similar colour palette to depict this scene at Dunns Swamp in the Capertee Valley, country NSW.

This is a place with a sad history where the Aboriginal people who lived and farmed the area were wiped out by settlers poisoning their drinking water with arsenic. Such a tragic episode in our history, probably unknown to many. This is a beautiful part of the world, but there is an eeriness here, a sense of the past, that is haunting and should not be forgotten.

I have framed this panel in a thin grey oak box frame. It is small and could look good resting on a shelf or hanging on a wall space between windows or doors.

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I’m a Sydney-based artist working primarily in oils. I paint any subject that inspires me — often finding beauty in places or things others might overlook. Nature, everyday moments, and fleeting impressions constantly motivate me, and my goal is to capture a moment in time on canvas. Rather than seeking a specific narrative, I’m drawn to colour, light, and texture — qualities that oil paint beautifully brings to life.

Although I’ve always loved sketching and copying images, it wasn’t until my 30s that I pursued art more seriously, enrolling in a Creative Arts course at my local TAFE. Those classes in oil painting and drawing helped me grow in skill and confidence. While I still consider myself largely self-taught, that foundational learning gave me the momentum to keep exploring and developing my own style.

For many years, painting was something I did quietly for myself, fitting it in around work and family life. Now that I have more time to devote to my art, I’m excited to share it with others who appreciate creative expression.

I’m proud to have been recognised as a *Featured Artist* on Bluethumb and to have my work included in several of their curated collections — a wonderful platform that connects artists and collectors across Australia.

Thank you for taking the time to view my work. I hope it brings you as much pleasure as it brings me to create it.