Cradle Mountain A Place Worth Pausing for

This painting was inspired by my first visit to Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. It was one of those rare winter days when the air was crisp, the sky brilliantly clear, and every colour in the landscape seemed heightened by the cold. Standing beside Dove Lake, I was struck by the stillness. The mountain rose quietly beyond the water, its rugged peaks reflected in the lake, while the alpine grasses glowed with unexpected oranges, golds and greens.
What stayed with me wasn't simply the grandeur of the mountain, but the feeling of being completely present in that moment—the silence, the fresh mountain air, and the way light transformed an ordinary walk into something unforgettable. It reminded me that landscapes are more than places we visit; they become part of our own story.
Rather than recreate the scene exactly as I saw it, I wanted to capture the memory of the experience through expressive colour and energetic brushwork. My hope is that this painting invites viewers to pause for a moment, imagine themselves standing at the water's edge, and remember a place that made them stop, breathe and simply look.

**This painting is unframed.
**Insitu photos with frame and are an example only.

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Contemporary paintings for everyday living.
I am an Australian artist based in Tasmania and currently hold an artist residency at Quamby Estate.
My paintings begin with stories. I am drawn to objects that have lived a life before arriving in my studio—treasures discovered in op shops, well-loved vessels, flowers gathered from my garden, and everyday items that quietly carry memories of the people who once owned them.
I also find myself drawn to the landscapes around me—the roads I travel, paddocks, rivers, old buildings and quiet corners that often go unnoticed. These ordinary places are woven into our daily lives, shaping our memories and sense of belonging, yet we rarely pause to truly see them.
Whether painting a still life or a landscape, inspiration comes from simple moments: a café table bathed in morning light, flowers freshly picked from the garden, an interesting shadow falling across a collection of objects, or the changing light across the Tasmanian countryside. These observations become the starting point for each painting.
Through colour, light and composition, I create contemporary paintings that explore connection, memory and the stories held within both objects and places. I invite viewers to wonder not only where an object has been, but also what quiet moments a familiar landscape has witnessed over time.
With more than 35 years of experience as an artist, I combine strong technical skills with a relaxed and expressive approach, creating work that feels warm, uplifting and easy to live with.
I create my paintings to bring a sense of joy to a space while encouraging people to pause, look a little closer, and discover the beauty, memories and stories hidden within the ordinary objects and everyday places that surround us.