Winter Light

My daily walks along the Meander River have become a quiet observation of the landscape and its changing moods. In winter, there is a particular calm — the river is still, the trees are resting and the landscape seems to be waiting.
Morning Light captures that moment when the first warmth of the sun begins to move through the cold landscape, waking the colours and bringing life back into the river and surrounding bush. Rather than painting the scene literally, I have used heightened colour to express the feeling of that early light — the warmth of the sky against the cool blues of the water and the deep, shadowed trees.
For me, it is about the peacefulness of walking beside the river in winter and noticing that quiet moment when the day, and nature, begins to wake.

**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.