Bribie Island – Across Pumicestone Passage. QLD.

Pumicestone Passage is the narrow, shallow body of water which separates Bribie Island from the mainland. This spectacular waterway offers perfect viewing across the sheltered waters of the estuary to the volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains which rise dramatically from the mainland landscape.
An old wooden fishing boat, a seagull drifting by and the calm waters reflecting the blue sky is all I needed to inspire me to paint this tranquil scene.

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My True Love.
Generally my style of art is Representational – realistic stuff, anything that has a strong recognisable subject. Sometimes however I abandon my fine art lured by my previous life as a graphic designer and momentarily I'm overcome and revert to the use of minimalist shapes, images and bright colours.
Being an impatient individual, I prefer to work with acrylics rather than other mediums because of their quick drying time. This allows me the flexibility to make mistakes, knowing that I'm able to quickly correct and paint over them.
As an artist I usually I start with a pencil sketch in my painting diary. I don't necessarily paint it straight away, but often visit the diary as inspiration for future work. My true love is the challenge of capturing the the things and sights that have inspired me on my travels around and about.