Places of the Heart
Places of the heart is a group of paintings around the theme of home. The paintings try to capture the peace we feel when we are in our most familiar place, the home.
Dragons
Dragons are a feature of the myths and legends of many cultures and is shown very frequently on blue and white porcelain. I have selected still life studies of dragons depicted with Australian flowers.
Shadows
Early morning sunlight produces long shadows and heralds the start of a bright day. In Queensland we enjoy bright sunshine most of the year and we crave the protection that is provided by the shadows.
Blue and White
Blue and white porcelain has been valued by collectors in many cultures and used in still life paintings for many centuries.
The Tin Fence
Galvanised iron was used for tin fences and as a cheap building material in many places in Queensland. These constructions can still be seen in many Queensland country towns.
Camellias
Camellias flower in early winter when not much else is flowering. Therefore they make great subjects for still life painting at that time of the year.
Windows
Windows give character to a room by filtering the exterior light and atmosphere. Paintings of windows open a chink in the domestic interior, hinting of wider worlds outside.
Tibouchinas
The royal purple of the tibouchina flowers beautify the streets and suburbs of Brisbane. Their rich colours can be seen almost all year round in Brisbane.
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