Hand Painted Gnome 3

I wanted to give this Garden Gnome painting an earthy feel so I have used colours which I think convey this mood. Going for a 1970s Art &Craft vibe!

Apart from the blue background the colours were selected, mixed and applied fairly spontaneously as I worked on the painting. The paint was applied quite loosely, allowing for accident effects and a slightly weathered feel to come through by layering and scumbling colours.

I am hoping to convey a little of the folkloric aspect of gnomes with this one rather than just an image of a garden ornament.

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I am fascinated by discovering how images and paintings are actually made, particularly the traditional craft of oil painting but
I also like experimenting with different ways of making paintings which includes using digital technology and trying out alternative media.

My artwork often blends usually discrete subjects, idioms and genres and I am often drawn to subjects which had a powerful impact on my imagination when I was a kid.

I often employ "found" or rediscovered imagery and try to re-contextualise it. The goal is to make images that are conduits to an experience of resonance for the viewer.
I use professional quality paints, surfaces, mediums and varnishes to ensure the works are permanent and stable.

Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) RMIT University

Recent Group Exhibitions

No Place Like Home (31 July - 28 August 2026)
Cube 37 - Cube Gallery FAC

Linden Postcard Show 2026
Linden New Art
(Winner of t Acland Street Village Business Association Award)

Punchlines ( Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 co-event)
Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery
Selective Group Exhibition