My work has primarily been concerned with light and its effect on various subjects. In the past I have been particularly drawn to maritime scenes because I like the strong colours, shapes and textures associated with water, boats and harbours. More recently I have been rediscovering the pleasure of painting the natural landscape and wildlife.
One of my proudest achievements was my selection in the 2017 Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition held in Wisconsin USA and my subsequent inclusion in the final sixty works to tour galleries in Chicago, New York and New Mexico. It was an honour to have my painting hanging alongside some of the world's most respected wildlife artists.
In 2019 my painting of Pacific black ducks was purchased by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to form part of their permanent collection. An honour I will always cherish.
PUBLICATIONS
SPLASH 24 (Magazine)
Finalist
The Best of Watercolour
Golden Peak Media 2023
The Artist's Magazine 37th Annual Art Competition
Peak Media Properties 2020
The Best of Acrylic (Magazine)
Peak Media Properties 2020
SPLASH 21 (Magazine)
The Best of Watercolour
Peak Media Properties 2020
SPLASH 20 Creative Compositions
The Best of Watercolour
North Light Books 2019
ACRYLIC WORKS 6 Creative Energy
The Best of Acrylic Painting
North Light Books 2019
SPLASH 19 The Illusion of Light
The Best of Watercolour
North Light Books 2017
BIRDS IN ART 2020
Catalogue published by Leigh Yawkey Woodsen Art Museum
Wisconsin USA
BIRDS IN ART 2019
Catalogue published by Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Wisconsin USA
BIRDS IN ART 2018
Catalogue published by Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Wisconsin USA
BIRDS IN ART 2017
Catalogue published by Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Wisconsin USA
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST MAGAZINE
FINALIST Art Prize Challenge No.104
Favourite Subjects
April/May Issue 2018
FINALIST Art Prize Challenge No.100
Landscapes
August/September Issue 2017
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
Fellow Royal South Australian Society of Arts
Participated in joint exhibitions at R.S.A.S.A.
Honorable Mention, The Artist's Magazine 37th Annual Art Competition 2020 USA Animal/Wildlife Category
Finalist The Artist's Magazine 33rd Annual Art Compeitition 2016 USA Animal/Wildlife Category
Finalist Adelaide Parklands Art Prize 2016
Finalist Heysen Prize for Landscape, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2016
Finalist Watershed Art Prize 2014
South Coast Sand and Civil Watercolour Prize, Victor Harbor Show, 2014
Solar Art Prize Winner, works on paper, Royal Society 2010
South Coast Sand and Civil Watercolour Prize, Victor Harbor Show, 2004
Second Prize Rail and River Art Exhibition, Goolwa, 2004
Corio Hotel Purchasing Prize, Goolwa Art Show, 2004
Goolwa Hotel Purchasing Prize, 2004
Finalist Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, 2003
First Prize Open Section, Miitcham Village Art Show, 1997
Acquisitive Award, Goolwa Maritime Art Show, 1997
People's Choice Award, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended, Onkaparinga Art Show, 1996
Hills Industries Prize, Victor Harbor Show, 1994
Acquisitive Watercolour Prize, Onkaparinga Art Show, 1994
Finalist P&O Art Award, Painting selected for exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum 1993
First Prize Maritime Section, Port Adelaide Art Show 1991
Second Prize, Micham Village Art Show, 1990
City of Port Adelaide Purchase Prize, Port Art Adelaide Art Show, 1990
Finalist ACTA Australian Maritime Art Award, 1986, 1988, 1989
Finalist Gold Coast City Art Prze 1989
Second Prize, Tea Tree Gully Art Show, 1989
Joint First Prize, Mitcham Village Art Show 1988
Joint Winner Maritime Section, Port Adelaide Art Show 1988
Third Prize, Brighton Art Show, 1988
First Prize, Brighton Art Show, 1987
First Prize, Kiwanis Art Show, Marion, 1987
Myles Pearce Purchase Prize, Port Adelaide Art Show, 1987
Many Highly Commended and Awards of Merit in various art shows throughout Adelaide |