Artist in Residence Perth College January 2025

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.

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!

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.

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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

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.