Poppies and Fruit - Framed

Poppies always take me straight back to childhood. My grandfather used to grow them in his backyard, and I’d help him pick them. I still remember him gently burning the ends of the stems just a little — he always said it helped them last longer. Then he’d carry a fresh bunch inside to my Nanna.

Every time I see poppies, I think of those quiet moments and the care that surrounded them. This painting really comes from that memory — not just of the flowers themselves, but of family, routine, and small acts of love.

This artwork is framed.

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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 find inspiration in the simple moments of daily life: a café table bathed in morning light, flowers freshly picked from the garden, an interesting shadow falling across a collection of objects, or a colour combination that unexpectedly catches my eye. These observations often become the starting point for a painting.
Through colour, light and composition, I arrange these objects into contemporary still lifes that explore connection, memory and the narratives held within ordinary things. Each painting becomes a collection of stories brought together in a new way, inviting viewers to wonder where these objects have come from and what moments they may have witnessed.
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 happiness to a space, while encouraging people to pause, look a little closer, and reflect on the stories that everyday objects can hold as they pass from one life to another.