Progressive Paintings

                                        I always photograph my work, especially when completed, but I sometimes like to photograph the different stages of a work. You can see examples of some progressive paintings on my website  here.  However, when a…

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Feb32021
Everlasting daisies in two enamel containers

Seasons and Blossoms

I am often drawn to using and reusing the same ceramic pieces in my still life paintings. This tall, elegant, white vase was painted over several years, at different seasons with different blossoms. These paintings have long since been sold, but it is interesting to show them together to see the similarities and the contrasts.…

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Jan212021
Orange flowers in a white vase

Life in Lockdown

During 2020, the pattern of my life was not greatly altered. I had to cancel my proposed 2020 exhibition, true, but I still kept painting. Since travel was restricted, my focus was on still life paintings. I grow some flowers with a view to painting them and that gave me a ready source of inspiration.…

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Jan142021
Still life painting with Flame Lilies

Coming Exhibition

The fog of Covid19 is starting to clear and the vaccines are starting to be rolled out. Time to set course for a new show of my latest work. It will be at the Metcalfe Gallery, Brisbane Institute of Art, Windsor, Brisbane. The dates are from 27th August to the 8th September 2021. During lockdown…

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Jan82021
Gallery entrance