Sturt Desert Pea

I was inspired to paint the Sturt Desert Pea as it has special meaning from my childhood when my mum used to grow them for me. I have always had a fascination with this flower and plant. This is one of my early works. It is a great painting for small space as an interest piece.

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I live and work in Brisbane Queensland. I was born in Emerald in Central Queensland. During my childhood I was introduced to art and painting by family friend and artist Lee Kempson. While I was originally self-taught, I am now fortunate to be mentored by local and international artist Alan Morrison. I work mainly in acrylic on canvas, and I prefer to work on large canvases. I enjoy painting landscapes and seascapes often of locations I have been to or that have special meaning to me; even sometimes in my own back yard to convey the connections to nature in your own space. Over time I have moved from photorealism to a looser style in the search for a more individual style. I particularly like to capture light and reflection in my artwork.
Painting brings me peace and focus. I work as a Registered Nurse in the community with women who have been in prison. My art provides me with a space to reflect. I embrace all that is wonderful in nature and being outdoors is both grounding and inspirational.
I endeavour to pass on the same appreciation of nature in my artwork - be that in bush walking, gardening or on your own unit balcony - any space that creates a sense of belonging and tranquillity.