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Autumn at Port Arthur

Another side of Port Arthur where people live in the shadow of the past.

This painting was exhibited at the 2010 Clarence Art Show and was awarded the Mayors Prize for oils.oil painting 85 x 39 cm$390

Mole Creek

Typical scene from the Mole Creek area on the way to Cradle Mountain.oil painting 64 x 49 cm$490

Dewdrops on Snowdrops

Captured on a frosty morning, the dewdrops appeared glued to the fine cobwebs.oil painting 33 x 43 cm$290

Left to Rot

This boat was found on a trip to Ireland, just lying, neglected,full of water.oil painting 53 x 63 cm$400

Bottoms Up

This group were found at Cygnet Yacht Cluboil painting 42 x 42 cm$260

Little ol' Wooden Boat

I created this to determine sky and water colour for a larger painting I was commissioned to paint.oil painting 26 x 26 cm$160

Playing Possum

Although this animal is not a particularly popular study, I love their big eyes and the different colours found in the rolls of fur.pastel/graphite 30 x 35cm$280

Thirsty Lioness

Another from my selection of the big cats, here I was more intent on portraying the mood of the animal and the surrounding country she roamed.pastel/graphite 99 x 120cm$480

Venice Canal

When in Venice it is impossible to ignore the ancient beauty of the gondola, and I couldn’t go past this one seemingly resting among the shadows as it’s owner took a well earned rest.pastel/graphite 47 x 55cm$300

Gondola at night

Almost lost in the night another day over, the gondola and the birds find a safe haven.pastel/graphite 40 x 40cm$250

Venice Lagoon: Blue Fishing boat

These fishing boats spoke of a real world that existed in Venice alongside the gondolas that otherwise seemed so full of pantomime and colourful fantasy.pastel/graphite 55 x 45cm$280

Venice Lagoon: Red Fishing boat

pastel/graphite 55 x 45cm$280

Night Stalker - Jaguar

The challenge with this work was in the recreation of the fantastic pattern on the animal's coat as it moved down towards the viewer.pastel/graphite 70 x 90cm$550

Kettering Collection

This group were found on the southern side of Little Oyster Cove (Kettering) Marinaoil painting 64 x 49 cm$490

Dove Lake

One of those beautiful days when the lake gives at its bestoil painting 81 x 71 cm$595

White Swan

My strategy here was to try and capture this lovely bird away from the normal tranquil pose.oil painting 60 x 70cm$450

Lorrikeets on Hibiscus

Another reminder of sunny days in Queensland.oil painting 46 x 56cm$280

Parrot on Grevillea

Painted in Queensland. I was fascinated by the way the blue and red of this beautiful bird stood out against the morning sky.oil painting 48 x 58cm$280

Pansy Face

The faces within each of these hardy little flowers is so unique.oil painting 32 x 33cm$90

Pink and White Rose

A delight to paint.oil painting 25 x 25cm$90

Waiting for Mum

A study of lion cubs.pastel/graphite 34 x 44 cm$180

Three Red Roses

Originally painted for the cover of my book, but "Stonebridge Lock" was used instead.oil painting 45 x 60 cm$330

The Lady Nelson

Built in our bay, the 'Lady Nelson', is a replica of the ship used to found settlement in Hobart in 1803. It was built as Tasmania's Tall Ship for Australia's bicentennary in 1988.pastel/graphite 48 x 38$350

Blue Day

Painted when I was having a blue day this rose comes complete with teardrop.oil painting 70 x 90cm$380

Serious Sailing

This is a study of a contender for the America's Cup.oil painting 53 x 68 cm$420

Semi-retirement

Another old truck abandoned but deserving to be remembered for the hard work it had done.oil painting 68 x 57$350

Readymix 353

Another old water truck we found on a trip through Victoria.oil painting 52 x 42 cm$320

Immobile

This old wreck caught my eye in Cygnetoil painting 53 x 43 cm$320

Out to Pasture

This old fire truck was found on a trip we took through country Victoria.oil painting 52 x 46 cm$320

Pelicans Fishing

I was fascinated as I saw this flock herding the fish into the centre of the group.oil painting 34 x 42 cm$220

Sail to Port 1, 2, 3.

A tryteck of the same yacht as it sailed towards us on Auckland Harbour.oil painting 20 x 60 cm ea$450

North from Peppermint Bay

This scene and the next painting was done from the small beach at the end of Martins Road. According to the locals this spot has been a favourite swimming place for many families, the old gum has been used as a boat anchor and a barbeque shelter once too often, but has had the tenacity to live on.oil painting 45 x 93cm$350

Leisure Time

We all relax in different ways .... some on the water, some just looking, others sharing the bounty nature provides.oil painting 61 x 46 cm$290

Just a Daisy

The simplest of flowers, but so lovely.oil painting 60 x 30$250

Triple Treat

This is a personal favourite of mine and as such is hanging in my bedroom, maybe it will be offered for exhibition one day.oil painting 75 x 90cm$600

Huon from Glaziers Bay

The tannins in the water at Glaziers Bay on the Huon River estuary create reflections beyond beliefoil painting 50 x 60 cm$350

Just one more step!

The puppy seemed to me to be testing the boundaries between himself and the cat. pastel/graphite 30 x 23cm$130

Phalaenopsis Orchid

This pastel is for those who prefer simplicity in floral artpastel/graphite 54 x 66cm$400

Maaaaam!

A cygnet caught peeking out from the security of mum's soft belly.pastel/graphite 20 x 26cm$130

Dawn sunrise over Bruny Island

Every day the view of the Island changes, sometimes its the light, other times the cloud cover makes the whole Island disappear - one thing is for sure I never tire of painting the moods of Bruny.oil painting 30 x 30cm$130

After the rain

Painted especially for the Huon Art exhibition Watermark, this large scene depicts the beauty of flowing water coupled with the strength and power it contains.oil painting 80 x 120cm$670

Blue Wrens

As I work in my gallery or my garden, these little birds are my constant companions.pastel/graphite 29 x36 cm$180

Early Start

Captured at Kettering between the moments of dawn and sunrise.oil painting 69 x 54 cm$340

Family Group

This is a fun painting - perhaps the rooster is asking if back and white does make yellow?oil painting 36 x 30 cm$185

Gulls Having Fun

Another beach scene dominated only by seagulls.oil painting 32 x 19 cm$90

Foot Warmers

After a long day on my feet I found these little rascals had spent the day in my slippers, I couldn’t resist painting their cute, guilty little faces.pastel/graphite 24 x 28cm$180

Waterlilies

Another favourite on mine, I particularly enjoyed painting the many shapes and colours within the leaves.oil painting 55 x 66cm$450

The Peace Rose

This painting was shown at the Huon Arts Southern Exposure exhibition, but now holds pride of place in my bedroom.oil painting 110 x 85cm$750

Global Woman

Painted for the Tasmanian Regional Arts "Material Woman Art Exhibition". The subject being 'Global Woman'.

Using the language of symbols, I have depicted Global Woman breaking free of the painful restrictions women have been forced to endure for centuries.

The rose, – pink, the colour of love, – represents the World Mother cradling the globe. The dewdrops are tears she sheds for humanity.
The apple depicts the uterus – red being the colour of blood and passion.

The Old Testament of The Bible teaches that Eve tempted Adam with an apple from the Garden of Eden.

The Crucifix formed upon the stem of the apple represents the part the church played in perpetuating the myth that women should be servile to men.

The shadow from the cross forms a dagger accentuating the pain this attitude caused.

The barbed wire represents the bondage and mutilation women have historically experienced. The strands, although partly severed, still bind, because millions of women still suffer untold sexual brutality.
Australia is prominently placed because our country leads the world in condemning all forms of violence against women.

The Gold frame incorporates the interwoven Laurel leaf - the universal symbol of Victory - the reward for sustained effort and hard work.
oil painting 77 x 62 cm$580

Kookaburra

A common sight around our home, Kookaburra with a worm.pastel/graphite 50 x 44 cm$290

Lunchtime

Although the owner of the lunchbox was nowhere to be seen, the gulls were happy to wait.oil painting 58 x 48 cm$400

Sheep and Gum Trees

This scene is one seen all over Australia.oil painting 34 x 19 cm$80

Bee-utiful

Here I have tried to portray the fine balance act of the bee with the beauty of the rose. Together they represent the fragility of all life on earth.oil painting 40 x 50cm$270

Through the Shack Window

I found this window and decided to paint what I imagined a shack view to be.oil painting 57 x 45 cm$440

Through the Shack Window - unframed

see the previous imageoil painting 57 x 45 cm$440

Broken Jetty

Found on a recent trip to Strahan.oil painting 29 x 34 cm$120

Private Jetty

Again seen on our trip to Strahan.oil painting 42 x 38 cm$250

Summer Moonlight

Typical summer colour found in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, here in southern Tasmaniaoil painting 106 x 56 cm$550

Blizzard Roses

These roses grow all round my garden and are always a joy to paintoil painting 63 x 78 cm$550

Big Cat up a Tree

Like all catsbig and small, this cougar is perfectly at home up a tree.pastel/graphite 48 x 74 cm$420

Under Sail

From my studio yachts are a common sight, and one I often reproduce.oil painting 28 x 34 cm$180

Possum with baby

Although often maligned, the texture of the fur is a pleasure to recreate.pastel/graphite 80 x 68 cm$450

What Wasps? Where?

As one cheater watches the menace above, the other is oblivious to the threat.pastel/graphite 39 x 49 cm$290

Contented Koala

This chap was found sleeping peacefully in a koala sanctuary in Qld.pastel/graphite 26 x 32 cm$130

Hartzview 1 - 1st House

The pickers sheds series were drawn and painted especially for the Hartzview Vineyard, where they are part of the preserved heritage area.oil painting $130

Hartzview 2 - Top House

The fruit pickers lived in these one roomed shacks, while they picked apples and small fruits until the 1960's.oil painting $95

Hartzview 3 - Shack with Mower

Another pickers hut with an old horse drawn mower.oil painting $120

Hartzview 4 - 4 Pickers Shacks

These are four of the shacksoil painting $120

Small Yacht

I created the smaller paintings for mthose with only small amounts of wall space.oil painting 19 x 25 cm$90