Cauldron of Clouds

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

51cm (W) x 41cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

This image is based on a beachside photo I took of Diamond Island, located offshore near Bicheno, Tasmania. I was inspired by the atmospheric light and the swirling clouds above the island. I also loved how the iridescent pink sky reflected in the water below with the same pink hue.
The painting took several weeks to complete. There was a lot of brushwork involved in blending colours in the sky. I also modified a brush to suit the brush strokes I needed by cutting the bristles shorter. This image is intended to translate the light and its deep evocative atmosphere onto the canvas.

Artist Bio

Inspired by the introspective awe that nature evokes, my work invites viewers to celebrate light, wilderness, and the elemental forces that shape our world. Each painting captures a moment of wonder — where the landscape reveals its own subtle symbols.
Growing up in Tasmania instilled in me a deep appreciation for wild places. Over time, I’ve realised that my art is both a way of documenting the world and a way of processing it. My images move between observation and imagination, exploring dreams, memory, and the natural forms that feel like glyphs in an primeval language.
I studied in Hobart, completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Later, I lived in Scotland and England, visiting galleries across the UK and Europe. Since returning to Australia and settling in Melbourne, painting has become my primary medium.
My work shifts between surrealism, symbolism, and landscape. I’m inspired equally by real environments and mythical or emotional forces. I’ve painted scenes from Tasmania’s East Coast, Phillip Island, and Margate Beach, as well as imagined landscapes shaped by elemental energy.
I currently work with professional‑grade acrylics on hardboard or canvas, creating durable, high‑quality pieces. Each painting is fitted with hanging wire and ready to display.

Commissions

Michael's studio is in Melbourne