Stripy Palms

This striking large-scale acrylic painting transforms the familiar silhouette of three palm trees into a mesmerizing display of abstraction, where bands of white and rust encircle both trunks and fronds in bold, undulating stripes. The rhythmic patterning of the stripes creates a sense of movement, as if the palms are swaying gently in a warm, evening breeze. The crisp, contrasting colors amplify the playfulness of the scene, while the olive green background offers a serene yet contemporary foundation that grounds the composition.

Along the edges, a geometric white and rust border frames the painting and echoes the lively energy found within each palm, drawing the eye across the entire canvas. The abstraction of the forms invites viewers to reconsider the everyday landscape, blending a sense of tropical nostalgia with modern graphic impact. This artwork radiates both joy and sophistication, making it a captivating centerpiece for any collection or space.

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After twenty-five years in graphic design, I’ve embarked on a new creative journey as a painter, embracing the freedom, self-expression, and boundless possibilities of art.

Based in the laid-back paradise of the Gold Coast, I draw inspiration from the endless beaches, tropical rainforests, and the rolling countryside - straw yellow to the west and kelly green to the south. On describing my work I deliver on one hand a lively fusion of graphic, bold, and energetic compositions, tropical and joyful themes, vivid, saturated colours, positive, uplifting visual narratives and cultural heritage and stimuli. On the other hand, my abstract pieces are full of textures, monochrome palettes and bold, aggressive brushwork.

Whilst drawing on my cultural heritage, I love exploring unique influences to create art that feels both personal and universal. My artistic lineage traces back to ancestors who were a small group of Delft pottery painters in northern France, inspiring me to blend the classic Delft blue-and-white style with graphic text in French, creating a fresh, loud and contemporary twist.

Our family are great travellers and the influence of the countries we visit are particularly important in my work. After a recent trip to Japan their stylized arts, crafts and minimal design aesthetics and the customs of their primary religion, Shintoism, plus their deep cultural roots have played a big part in my latest collection.

My training in graphic design shapes my artistic approach, establishing clarity and purpose in every piece I create. I have a distinctive creative attitude where I recycle and repurpose pre-loved canvases, allowing glimpses of texture and colours to become a part of the new artwork. I also like to utilise mis-tinted paints to add unexpected colour variations.

My artworks have been showcased and sold through private sales, online galleries, commissioned pieces and galleries: The Artists Hub Gallery (Surfers Paradise), Stevens Street Gallery (Yandina) and GEM Emporium (Pacific Fair).

Each piece is crafted passionately, designed to evoke joy and create lasting memories for generations to come.