Picnic study with nectarines

Moving freely into an exploration of pop art and strong lines. Capturing fresh local produce on a much loved and vintage tablecloth.
A striped bowl brims with stone fruit and fresh green pears, resting atop a softly draped blue-and-blush cloth.
Bold colour contrasts — crimson against sage, blush pink against cool teal — give the composition a lively, nostalgic charm. The confident outlines and simplified forms lend a contemporary feel, while the subject matter evokes quiet kitchen moments and shared family rituals.

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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.