Epilogue

"Epilogue” a King Protea has been created on 16x16 inch Original Coloured Pencil Artwork on 19mm thick cradled Birchwood panel, fully framed with a Australian Oak float frame.

“Wallflower” Collection Artist Statement
Wallflower (noun): “A person who has no one to dance with or who feels shy, awkward, or excluded at a party”

"Wallflowers" is an exploration of hidden beauty, an ode to the subtle, and a testament to the transformative power of emergence. Each flower, delicately rendered in coloured pencil on birch panel, seemingly bursts forth from the enigmatic depths of a black box, symbolising the journey of self-discovery and the revelation of inner splendour.

These botanical pieces serve as metaphors for the human experience. Just as flowers bloom from within, so too does our true essence emerge as we come of age. "Wallflowers" challenges the notion that beauty is merely skin deep, advocating the belief that authentic beauty resides within, waiting to bloom in its own time.

The titles I've chosen for each artwork, such as "Epiphany" and "Ephemeral," are rarely used in everyday language but possess a lyrical, captivating quality. These seldom-used words, laden with exquisite meanings, mirror the essence of the blooms portrayed, and thus, they become an integral part of the artwork's visual poetry. "Wallflowers" beckons you to explore that which resides both within and beyond the surface, in a world where the obscure can blossom into the extraordinary.

Through this collection, I invite you to contemplate the concealed wonders that surround us, urging us to see beyond the surface and celebrate the intricate, hidden treasures that define our existence.

Details

Original Artwork Size - 16 x 16 inches ( 410 x 410mm )

Created with Faber Castel Polychromos, Derwent Lightfast & Caran D’Ache Luminance Coloured Pencils

Made on cradled 19mm thick Birchwood Panel.

Each piece is finished with a UV Archival Spray after each layer of coloured pencil which protects it from sun exposure and smudging.

Framing

Professionally framed in an elegant, 9mm thick Australian Oak float frame.

Final framed size is 17 x 17 inches ( 433 x 433mm ) and is wired & ready to hang on your wall

The float frame is made with 100% Australian grown oak, this timber is earthy, authentic and on trend. Each frame is made to fit the accompanying board with an approximately 5mm float gap between the panel and frame.

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I am a realistic wildlife and pet portrait artist specialising in coloured pencil and acrylic paintings. I call the beautiful island of Tasmania, Australia my home, along with my partner and two beautiful dogs; Diesel and Moose. My home-based studio has huge windows looking out across the paddocks to our ponds, surrounded by rosemary and roses and all kinds of native birds and creatures. Being surrounded by such dynamic fauna and flora brings me endless inspiration for my art pieces.

Creating brings me inner-peace and offers me a place to meditate within this sometimes chaotic world we all live in. By focusing on the small details, I can lose myself within the tiny, not-quite-as-chaotic world that is my studio and my creative practice.

history
I grew up in the relatively small town of Fort St John in Northern Canada, where the winters are long and harsh but summers are hot and glorious. Every summer was spent travelling across the country in a tiny motor-home with my family, and the winters were spent surrounded by sketchbooks, paint and novels.

The promise of the beach and an eternal summer brought me to Australia in late 2015. I tried out the big city life and quickly learned I needed slower version of living, I made Tasmania my home (and have since learned that there is no such thing as eternal summer in Tassie). The mountains, ocean, eucalyptus trees and that hint of snow ignites my soul.

I moved to creating artwork full time in the beginning of 2020. My art career has expanded to creating pet portrait commissions and large-scale wildlife portraits of endangered animals. My true joy comes from focusing on the small details of a portrait piece, to truly breathe life into the creature I’m creating. It’s only when the animals seems to breathe that I know I have done justice to her, and know that my job is done.