Journey 1

I first started the ‘Journey’ series as a form of play and improvisation, and as a way to use up the leftover paint from the Kids Painting Classes that I run. Life is a Journey, and the choices we make in life will affect that Journey. These artworks are created by me taking a dot for a walk to create lines that overlap, intertwine and fade off – just like the thoughts and choices that we make in life. Some end in long relationships, while others are cut short. The overriding theme of my lines create shapes that look like cogs and these represent the impact of technology on our life and interactions with others. Life is becoming more intertwined and complex. Our networks of friends and interactions with others is increasing all the time.
I also am inspired by my 6-year old son and the way he draws objects from a different and more simplistic perspective. I often incorporate some of his line drawings into my work.
I enjoy creating these artworks as they are a form of relaxation for me and I consider them a challenge to use up the vast array of colours that are already out. That is the unique challenge.

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I am an Artist and Art Teacher, living on the Sunshine Coast, with my wife and three children. I moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2005 after living and working in London, and travelling through Europe. Before that, I grew up, studied and taught Art in South Australia.

My paintings are generally abstract and semi-abstract and stem from improvisations and stylisations of the world around me. My work is an exploration of colour, texture, form and dramatic use of line. I draw inspiration from my surrounding and travels throughout the world and from spontaneous sketches. I like bold, bright colours.
I love the freedom that painting provides and enjoy the interplay of overlapping and blending of colours, textures and the dramatic effect that the lines can create.
I utilise both acrylic and oil paints to create the desired effects, producing my work on stretched canvas.