In a world of anxiety and stress, painting the mountain landscape allows me to slow down, to observe, and reconnect with the natural environment.
My stress levels lower, the breathing slows, and I zone out of everyday life. I forget the time, ignore the music, and my coffee goes cold. Honey the dog has learnt to lie patiently till it gets dark and finally, I look up!
Despite this, my painting technique is 'busy'. I use a palette knife, inspired by the late Nicholas Harding. My paint is thick and textured.
I'm also a David Hockney fan, who inspired me to stay with representation as opposed to abstraction. And instilled the pleasure of 'seeing'.
Shades of Age Midjourney
Oil on Canvas
100 x 180cm
All The Dreams
Oil on Canvas
100 x 180cm
CanyonBeckons
Oil on canvas
100 x 120cm
Light After Rain
Oil on Canvas
76 x 100cm
Lemon Hues at the Pool
100 x 76cm
Oil on Canvas
Summer Cool Air
100 x 76cm
Oil on canvas
Gentle Stream Cool Light
100 x 76cm
Oil on Canvas
Lawson Oasis
100 x 76cm
Oil on Canvas
Below are four paintings that were shown at the Brisbane Affordable Art Fair, earlier in 2026.
All are now sold, but spoiler alert: Museum Quality Prints are being prepared now.
Above are proof prints from Cie-Elle Digital!
Soon I'll be launching the limited editions.
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