I’ve been painting since my teens and have always found the methods by which we arrive at a finished painting fascinating.
My first training came from my fathers studio in Kyneton Victoria where dad taught a tonal method of painting, specifically dedicated to still life . I have great memories of our time there. However my real interest lied in landscape so while living in the Adelaide Hills my father set up an introduction to a Russian art professor who helped me develop a more direct painting method reminiscent of the iconic Heidelberg school . I really enjoyed my time in Adelaide and spent considerable time painting the landscape En plain air.
My passion for painting mountain ranges and the ocean led me to Lake Tyers Beach in Victoria where I have access to some of the most spectacular natural scenery all within a short half hours drive. I suspect this area will occupy my attention for the foreseeable future.