Silvereye on pink blossom

I decided to paint this bird after encountering one in my garden. They're small, characterful and vibrant birds. Painting one amongst pink blossoms enabled me to use a mixture of expressionist techniques with the knife and and realistic techniques with the brush. This contrast creates a rich, lively image and a powerful focal point.

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I'm Melbourne based artist, I've been drawing and painting since he was a child. He has also worked for many years as a creative in the advertising industry in both London and Melbourne. But having worked in almost every medium new and old on a commercial basis, I'm always drawn back to oil on canvas for my own personal expression. My work has been exhibited and sold throughout Australia and overseas.

I draw inspiration from my travels, the natural world, my friends and even their animals and I've completed many commissions as well. I'm driven by a need to capture my subject’s character and a love of the craft of drawing and painting and finding the perfect composition.

I'm available for commissions and exhibiting opportunities.