A wonderful two weeks teaching the senior school students in the art department. I just love teaching and the enthusiasm and engagement of the students made it so worthwhile. I was thrilled to be asked back to judge and speak at their annual exhibition.
Sisters of St John of God 2025
My first solo of painting and drawings of these wonderful women along with Robert’s powerful portrait photographs has now been donated to the permanent collection of St John of God Hospitals. I am so glad we committed to this project.
Jackson's Art Prize
Made it to the longlist in this UK based art prize with my painting of BElla
WA Portrait Artists Exhibition
So good to be part of this group exhibition at the beautiful PS Art Space in Fremantle. Opening Night 26th November
Moran Portrait Prize 2022
My portrait of gorgeous Perth life model Jane Hebiton “Nothing to Wear” is a semifinalist in the Moran Portrait Prize. Now to wait until Nov 4th to see if it makes the finals!
Bluethumb Art Prize 2022
And now #state daddy is a finalist in the Bluethumb Portrait awards for 2022!
Lester Prize
I finally made the finals of our Western Australian Portrait Prize. This has been a lesson in persistence and loads of brush hours. My painting of Premier Mark McGowan as #statedaddy” is currently in the AGWA. The exhibition finishes next week. It has been the highlight of my art career thus far.
Liberty Liquors Competition October 2018
What a great initiative by Patrick, Mariette and Justin! I was thrilled to be in the top six for this inaugural event. Thanks to Bill Pannell for sitting for his portrait. I look forward to seeing it at on the walls of Picardy wines in Pemberton.
City of South Perth emerging art awards 20 September 2018
Made the finals for this exhibition with my painting of Bella
25 August 2018 Claremont Art Awards
Very happy to make the finals in this exhibition with my painting “Identity”
PLC Open Garden Day October 27 2017
A very big thank you to Glenys for hosting my exhibition of works in her beautiful garden. Thanks to those who visited me and purchased paintings!
Hale Fine Art Exhibition 2017
It was wonderful to again sell out on the opening night of this wonderful annual exhibition.
WASA Exhibition 2017
Won a highly commended award with my painting "Will you accept this Rose?"
PLC OCA Exhibition 2017
It was a fantastic experience to assist with curating this exhibition. Delighted when "Goat-tie" won a "highly commended" award on opening night.
Mitchell School of Art
I've just returned from another fabulous week at Bathurst learning from the wonderful Charlie Tong. Thanks to Paul Malouf and his amazing staff
West Australian Society of Art
I was delighted to win another first prize in my section tonight for my self portrait
West Australian Society of Arts Exhibition
I was thrilled to win another "People's Choice Award" over the weekend for "Assing Around". Lovely that others share my sense of humour.
Leon Holmes Plein Air Workshop 30 & 31/3/2016
Another chance to learn more about plein air painting. What a fabulous way to spend my birthday. It was magic to paint Fremantle as the sun came up and the port slowly came alive.
Leon is a wonderful teacher with amazing techniques to share.
Tischler En Plein Air Tour New Zealand 23/2/2106 - 5/3/2016
I have just returned from 11 days painting in New Zealand with Andrew Tischler and Sam Earp, both fabulous artists! It was my first real taste of painting in the great out doors and it was truly magical and inspiring. There are no excuses now as I have a beautiful Mabef pochade box and tripod. Cant wait to get outside and paint now.
2015 Perth Royal Show
Made the final cut for this exhibition. Make sure to pop into the Wilkinson Gallery at this year's IGA Perth Royal Show.