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.
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.
The Lily
The Lily makes a great subject for still life painting. Their colourful forms give rise to endless variety. Many of the lilies shown here were grown in my own garden.
Eucalypt Flowers
Beautiful eucalypt flowers bring with them the pungent smell of crushed gum leaves and that often awakens memories from earlier years.
Dappled Light
There is something magical about the way dappled light dances through the leaves and casts patterns underneath that makes it a joy to paint.
Purple and Blue
Blue and purple flowers are featured in this still life post. I grow many of these flowers for my paintings or garner them from neighbouring streets.