The Drive into Quamby Estate

Every day, I drive this road to and from my studio at Quamby Estate in northern Tasmania. It has become more than simply a way of getting from one place to another—it is a quiet ritual that marks the transition between everyday life and the creative space where my paintings begin.
Lined with magnificent poplar trees, the avenue changes constantly with the seasons, the weather and the shifting light. Some mornings the trees stand in cool blue shadows beneath a glowing sky; other evenings they are silhouetted against brilliant sunsets that seem to stop time for a moment. It is a landscape I know intimately, yet it continues to surprise me.
Painted with expressive brushwork and bold, luminous colour, The Drive into Quamby Estate celebrates the beauty found in places we travel every day but often overlook. It is part of my ongoing exploration of ordinary landscapes that quietly become woven into our memories and shape our lives without us even realising.

**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.