BIOGRAPHY

I have spent the last 25 years painting in a range of mediums, experimenting with different styles and have now developed a technique which allows me to capture a realistic, yet creative depiction of my subject, reflecting its true natural beauty using dynamic, intense colour - vividly bringing to life - still life.

My aim and challenge in painting a piece of artwork is to portray it's beauty by magnifying it's distinctive features thereby producing a painting which creates an atmosphere that will light up any room and create a real focal point for all to enjoy.

My works span a variety of subjects - from body images - wildlife - oceans - still life and of course my favourite - flowers. Just recently I have been exploring the boundaries between reality and abstract using texture in my paintings.  I have been painting professionally for 8 years on a full-time basis and also teaching two classes per week. I have won two awards -  “Rising Star” and “Overall Best Award” – Just Paint Decorative Art Studio.

I sell my work through selected galleries and restaurants in and around Brisbane and the Gold Coast.  I have also been successful in selling my artwork through my website – Worldwide.  From England to New Zealand, USA and Switzerland just to name a few countries.  I now offer my artwork worldwide direct from my Gold Coast Studio.

My time is divided between undertaking commission work, producing original paintings and also teaching. My paintings are already in many private collections throughout Australia, New Zealand and Overseas.

I have completed a certificate III in a Fine Arts Degree at the Arts Academy.

All of my paintings are unique and are original works of art that would make a valuable addition to any art collection. By offering art direct from my studio I am able to provide high quality, collectible art at affordable prices

I am available for commission work, bringing your imagination into reality.

 

Exhibitions

 

2010          Painting Exhibition – Freestyle Tout

2007-10

 

2004

 

Current In-house Artist – Toscani’s restaurants

 

Logan Art Gallery - "Nature's Beauty"

2003

 

Sunnybank Library

2003

 

Art Work Display for "Myer Centre" Brisbane City

2003

 

Garden City Library

2003

 

Logan West Library

Awards & Prizes 

2005

2003

 

Certificate III Fine Arts Degree

"Overall Best" - Award JUST PAINT - ART STUDIO

2001

 

"Rising Star" - Award JUST PAINT - ART STUDIO

 

Employment 

2003-2010

 

Regular Weekly Tuition Classes - 20 Students, plus Saturday Workshops

2003

 

Acrylics Art Teacher for Spotlight - Creative Art

 

Residencies and other professional activities

2004 - 2010

 

Artwork Permanently displayed for Sale at:

 

 Latrobe Flower Market and Cafe - Paddington Artworks –

7 Toscani’s Restaurants from Nth Lakes to Gold Coast

2004 -2010

 

Permanent In-House Artist for Toscani's Sth Bank Restaurant

 

 

 

 

Commissions

 

 

2003 - 2010

 

 

Over 200 Private Commission Work - Photos Supplied

Catalogues and other published works

Artwork selected to feature on the cover of "Instyle Interior Designer" catalogue.

 

Critical reviews and media coverage

 

 

Browns Plains Satellite "Nature's Beauty On Canvas"

Southern Star "Vibrant Pieces"

 

Memberships

2004

 

National Association for Visual Arts Ltd

2004

 

Artworkers