The Stillness of the Forest

This painting captures that quiet moment when the first light filters through the trees and everything feels calm and new. I wanted to show how light moves through the forest — softening the edges, touching the leaves, and creating that warm golden glow that makes you pause.

It began with an acrylic underpainting to build depth and structure, then layers of oil to bring out the texture and richness in the colour. "The Stillness of the Forest" is about that sense of calm and renewal that only nature seems to offer in those early hours before the world wakes up.

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I’m a Western Australian landscape artist based in Perth, creating original oil and acrylic paintings inspired by light, atmosphere and the natural world around me.

Although I always loved drawing as a child, painting became a serious part of my life much later. After years focused on work, family and competitive sport, I rediscovered creativity in my forties and soon began studying oil painting at the Claremont School of Art in Perth.

Over time my work has evolved from careful observation toward a more atmospheric and expressive approach. Rather than focusing on strict realism, I’m increasingly interested in capturing the feeling of being immersed in a landscape — shifting light through trees, distant weather, quiet gardens and the changing colour of the Australian environment.

Western Australia plays a strong influence in my work, particularly the unique quality of light, native flora and open spaces that surround us.

My paintings combine layered colour, expressive brushwork and recognisable form, allowing areas of the image to soften and dissolve up close while still maintaining a strong sense of atmosphere and place.

Above all, I hope the work encourages people to pause, slow down and feel a sense of calm and connection to the landscape.