I don't remember a time when I wasn't painting and drawing. My formal art studies commenced at Julian Ashton’s Art School while I was still in high school and then continued with the Royal Art Society of NSW where I am honoured to be a Fellow of the Society.
I have a strong drawing foundation and work in most media including; charcoal, conte, ink and pencil, oil, pastel, gouache, watercolour and mixed media. I enjoy the freshness and spontaneity of painting directly from life and have a fascination for faces and the human form, sometimes using humour and compassion to highlight the human ethos.
More recently I have taken a more abstract direction and am exploring my love of nature and the rhythms and connectivity of life.
I exhibit in numerous galleries mostly around the Sydney area, in particular, the Royal Art Society’s Lavender Bay Gallery, North Sydney and am privileged to be asked to judge art competitions, teach and run workshops from time to time. I am honoured to have been recently featured in Arts Zine online magazine, November 2024 issue.
Honorary Life Member Royal Art Society NSW
Vice President Royal Art Society NSW 2015-2020
Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW
Exhibiting Member of Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society
Exhibiting Member of Portrait Artists Australia
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