Work
This series of paintings is about everyday workers going about their jobs. While some work is labour intensive other work is quietly domestic.
Yellow Cosmos
Yellow cosmos flowers add a touch of warmth, happiness and sunshine to any still life painting. They bring joy to everyone who views them
Around Town
A collection of quick sketches of houses and shops from around towns in South East Queensland. These are preparatory sketches prior to starting finished paintings of these subjects.
Teapot
I have used a decorated teapot many times in still life studies. The decal on the side of the teapot has been modified many times to suit the accompanying flowers.
Farm Yards
Queensland farms with their characteristic sheds, yards and large trees show a different way of life to that of the city. These paintings try to catch the essence of rural life.
Tithonias
Tithonias are a different plant from common sunflowers, but their bright yellow blossoms look good against a blue background.
Boats
I have long been interested in sketching and painting all kind of boats, particularly working boats and boats being worked on.
Log Cabin
Love, persistence skill and care go into the making of Log Cabin quilts, and these still life paintings are an attempt to catch a little of the spirit that is sewn in to these fabrics.
Cows
Cows are a feature of many Queensland farms. They are easy to sketch and lend a character of their own to paintings of Queensland.
On the Shelf
In these paintings I celebrate the great needlework skills of the women of earlier generations who have left us many beautiful embroidered cloths. Sadly many of these exquisite works remain unwanted on the shelf.