Shielded

Welcome to Shielded.

In the bottom right quadrant of the painting, there is a figure holding an orange shield. However the complexity of this is that depending on how you look at it, the figure is either holding a shield to the viewer, or holding a shield to the serpent. A reflection of what scares us most. Our inner demons, or external dangers.

Below the shielded figure in the bottom right hand corner, we can see a landscape of the setting sun over the ocean with pink and yellow clouds, as if representing time escaping on the ground we stand on - or more to the point - the principles we may stand on.
To the left, there is an opening to another land as if showing us there is another way if we dare to choose it.
But what story does it tell you?

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I was the child who drew on everything—and I truly mean everything. As a shy kid, I left my creations on hidden surfaces: the concealed side of a chest of drawers, inside the pages of novels, underneath tables, and on the quietest external walls of the house. Discovered years later, these secret pieces were my way of preserving a quiet, innate passion. Today, I assure you my canvases are much more conventional, but that same soul-driven urge to create remains unchanged.

Based in Queensland, I am a self-taught contemporary artist specialising in acrylics. I love the fast-drying, dynamic nature of the medium; it allows my artistic flow to continue without disruption as I uncover what is hidden within my subconscious.

My work primarily explores abstract landscapes and seascapes, defined by bright, playful colours, rich textures, and a distinct sense of motion. Having spent many years working within the rigid, regimented boundaries of the healthcare sector, art became my ultimate vehicle for free self-expression and joy.

I create to evoke emotion, weaving a unique story into every single piece. My ultimate goal is for my art to speak directly to the viewer, bringing whimsy, inspiration, and a bright spark of energy into your home—while (hopefully!) selling like hotcakes along the way. Thank you for exploring my world.