Understorey

Beneath the canopy lies the understory: a rich, layered world where light filters through leaves and nature quietly unfolds. Inspired by time spent wandering through botanical gardens, this painting captures the sense of immersion, discovery and restoration found within dense foliage. Expressive brushwork and vibrant colour evoke the feeling of being surrounded by growth, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world.

“Understory” is a contemporary botanical painting inspired by the lush foliage and layered beauty of subtropical gardens. Drawing on moments spent exploring green spaces, the artwork celebrates the restorative power of nature through expressive brushwork, rich colour and organic forms. The painting invites viewers into a tranquil world of leaves, light and growth, offering a moment of contemplation and connection with the landscape.

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My paintings are vibrant, bold and eye-catching. I love bright colours that evoke a feeling of joy and delight!

I paint imaginative urban-themed environments, landscapes, gardens, wilderness, mountains and character houses.

The palettes of my paintings are consistently strikingly vivid that bring energy and life to my harmonious compositions.

My work leans towards an abstract stylisation with simplified shapes and block colours, but this is balanced with intricate details and patterns. I like to think of it as a maximalist-minimalist style.

Each piece focuses on a balance between the foreground and background which guides the viewer through the paintings.

My background is in landscape architecture and urban design. My passion for my place making career is an influence on my work. I focus on creating an aspirational “sense of place” and utopic vision, mostly set around my home in the Moreton Bay region in South-East Queensland.