The Escapee

This painting is one of a pair of magpie paintings that I created in response to the terrible fires and in Australia, which I had a small experience of myself, and the subsequent regrowth and renewal. However the solitude and yearning for freedom captured in the piece has only grown in relevance during the global pandemic. This is a striking and simple composition full of hope and strength, the minimal use of colour means that it can make a powerful statement in any room.

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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.