Horses
I enjoy sketching and painting horses. They are patient animals and will stand still for easy sketching.
Oriental Paintings
My paintings often feature local Queensland flowers set into an Asian themed background.
Long Shadows
Long shadows in a painting tell part of the story depicted in the painting. However the shadows have to be consistent, accurate and convincing.
Wattle Blooms
There are about 1000 different types of wattle native to Australia. I suspect most would make for great painting subjects.
Cattle
Images of grazing cows convey a sense of peace, tranquillity and satisfaction. These are the very qualities often missing in our own lives.
The Teapot
I have used the same china teapot in many of my still life paintings over the years. It has been with me on my journey of discovery in this medium.
Gates and Fences
Fences and gates give us a small corner of tranquillity in a troubled world. These painting try to capture the peace of that secluded bower.
Peach Blossoms
Peach flowers outside my studio herald the coming of spring each year and each year they beckon me to paint them.
Farm Scenes
Farm scenes lend themselves to paintings. Any collection of sheds, trees, machinery and animals is interesting. Just find the right angle and a painting appears.
Log Cabin Pattern
I have used a beautiful quilt made by Dana Moon as the background in many of my still life paintings.