I am self-taught and have been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember. Light plays a significant role in my choice of subject. Landscape work is usually completed on location, with minor adjustments back in the studio. Whatever the subject, working from life is a feature of my art. I gain inspiration from artists such as Arthur Streeton, Antonio Mancini, John Singer Sargent, Edward Seago, Alfred Munnings, Ken Howard, Ken Knight and Peter Brown. I have exhibited and sold my paintings through galleries in Tasmania since the early 90's. Though I work full-time in agriculture, I have continued to focus on both painting and drawing and my art has evolved over the years.