ARTIST BIO

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