I am an artist, printmaker and tutor.
My work is usually determined by the subject. I approach each work and ask what does the art need? I do not bind myself to any genre but have an eclectic eye, but not indiscriminate. My one goal is that the finished work reflects the subject matter. I like to use all the wonderful materials that are available today for my work whether it is a painting, drawing or a print.
It can be a traditional painting or a completely break the rules print. Or vice versa. I love the versatility of oil paint and what I can do with it. I love the freedom that printmaking gives in using any method to produce a print.
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I have had both an academic and traditional path to being an artist. Starting a Bachelor of Visual and Fine Arts at Curtin University and finishing with a total of just under a year at SACI Florence, Italy, where traditional art skills in painting, drawing and printmaking were acquired. I have a great interest in colour and composition. On how it affects a reaction to art.
I have been on the board of Caloundra Arts Association (Sunshine Coast, Queensland). 2017-2020. I am also a member of Ellis House, and artist community in Bayswater, Perth.
The lead printmaker of Hardpressed Printmakers Caloundra 2017-2019.
Conducted workshops from my studio and community studios while resident on the Sunshine Coast. I now reside in Perth Western Australia
I currently tutor children and adults. I love doing this; to impart knowledge and understanding of what creativity adds to life.
exhibtions
- 2005 Brisbane Art Institute Students Exhibiton Brisbane Qld
- 2005 Sunshine Coast Art Show Caloundra Qld
- 2007 International School of Painting Montecastello di Vibio Italy
- 2013 Student Exhibition SACI Gallery Florence Italy
- 2017 CACA Annual Art Fair Caloundra Qld
- 2018 CACA Annual Art Fair Caloundra Qld
- 2023 Entrant Lester Portrait Prize Perth WA
- 2023 Belmont Art Gallery
- 2024 Inglewood Arts Hub Art Gallery “Conversations”
- 2024 Ellis House Member’s May Exhibition
Works held by private collectors in Australia.