Flames On A Branch

The bushfires in Australia have been so topical. The devastation to the communities and ecosystems touched will be ongoing, and in some cases irrecoverable. It's been on my mind a lot but I couldn't bring myself to paint fire. One, I'm rubbish at it (let's be honest!), but two I wasn't sure I would want a direct reminder of it on my wall... I personally would want something a bit more positively energetic, hence choosing these subjects.

Sun Conures have great character, and I love their vibrant colour. Their brilliant golden feathers contrast starkly against the green background, making the birds pop. I hope I've done them justice!

It's a bright statement piece that would be right at home in a bedroom, living or dining room.

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Born in Adelaide and now based in Queensland, I’m an Australian artist creating expressive figurative and nature-inspired paintings. My work explores feeling, movement and the way colour shapes atmosphere.

After many years in the health and social services sector, painting became a way to restore balance and reconnect with creativity. It has since grown into my full-time practice, with a focus on contemporary pieces that blend intuitive colour work, layered texture and emotive storytelling.

My current direction includes the Blooming Veil series and larger portrait-style bird pieces. These works use acrylic and mixed media, with oils used in selected projects. The pieces listed here on Bluethumb are earlier works that remain available as unique one-off originals.

If you’d like to discuss a particular artwork or are looking for something specific, feel free to reach out.