On Reflection

Another painting from my 'Under Busselton Jetty' series showing the magical underwater world visible through the large windows, including the Telesto, a soft leaf-like coral which is attached to the pylons. On this day I was lucky enough to share the view with a starfish attached to the glass.
The title refers to the way some of the inside of the observatory is reflected on the window.

A frame is not necessary unless you want one as the work is painted on the sides as well as the front of the canvas, making a natural ‘frame’.

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I am drawn to the theme of water, whether it is the feeling of looking up through water; what it looks like from an aerial view, or what lives in and near water, and to convey it I experiment with textured surfaces and layered colour . My underwater paintings are inspired by Busselton Underwater Observatory's encrusted pylons with their array of waving coral, sponges, starfish, and other sea life the while the coastal paintings are inspired by my travels up and down the West Australian coast. Also my frequent walks along Perth's many beautiful beaches are always an inspiration.
I often use a colour called ‘Aqua Green Light’, and I love that this is both the name of a tube of paint but also an evocation of the world of water.