A good day starts here

This painting captures a slow, sunlit moment suspended in time, memories of my youth with fast breakfasts, 80s pop on the radio and packing my school bag with half finished homework along with a marmite sandwich.
Rich cups of coffee sit among sliced citrus and cherries on a boldly checked tablecloth, their colours capturing warmth and nostalgia.
The contrast of bitter coffee and bright fruit evokes familiar rituals—morning conversations, shared tables, and the comfort of simple pleasures. Playful yet intimate, the work celebrates colour, routine, and the quiet joy found in everyday moments.

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I am a Brisbane based still life painter with British roots whose work explores the emotional resonance of everyday objects. My paintings centre on familiar domestic elements—fruit, flowers, mugs and collected vessels—arranged in intimate table settings that reflect themes of memory, ritual and connection to home. Drawing on my British background alongside my life in Australia, I’m interested in the quiet traditions that shape daily life, such as morning tea, shared meals and moments gathered around the table.
My colour palette is vibrant and expressive, often drawing on the bold visual language of 1990s pop culture and graphic design. Within these compositions I frequently include gin bottles and other familiar objects as subtle references to the rhythms of modern motherhood—the small moments of pause, humour and resilience that exist within busy family life. These elements introduce a playful narrative while reflecting the balance between domestic routine and personal identity.
I paint the quiet moments we almost miss — the objects that outlive us and the rituals that hold us together.