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Little ol' Wooden Boat

I created this to determine sky and water colour for a larger painting I was commissioned to paint.oil painting 20 x 20 cm$85

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

Whooo!

The broken window caught my eye and while painting it the owl appeared.pastel/graphite 21 x 26 cm$130

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 Mob

We encountered this group as we drove through Victoria.oil painting 39 x 44 cm$240

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

Serious Sailing

This is studyof a contender for the America's Cupoil painting 65 x 80 cm$490

Semi-retirement

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

Sail to Port 1, 2, 3.

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

Readymix 353

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

Out to Pasture

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

Long Gone

This old property was somewhere in the inland of Tasmania.oil painting 30 x 35 cm$85

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

Immobile

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

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

Blue Wrens

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

Freedom

One lone calf off to see the world.. or find mumoil painting 33 x 27 cm$180

Broken Fence

"Captured" soon after their brief trip outside the paddockoil painting 24 x 12 cm$120

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 painting is for those who prefer simplicity in floral artpastel/graphite 58 x 68cm$400

Maaaaam!

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

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

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

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

Two Donkeys

Like the horse drawing the donkeys were originally drawn using graphite pencils, except when they were finished I decided they would look better in colour so I added sky and a little greenery to the hedge.pastel/graphite 40 x 27cm$250

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

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

Boy on boogie board and his dog

A perfect mix for fun.oil painting 76 x 30cm$280

Down the Huon

Here I hope to show the dramatic contrast between the scenery of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and the Huon Valley.oil painting 90 x 45cm$475

Studio View

As the name suggests this is the view seen from my home and studio on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.oil painting 90 x 60cm$550

Blue Day

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

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

Last Light at Cygnet

Although only a few kilometres away Cygnet has a totally different feeling to the Channel, here I have attempted to depict this in the stillness of the water and the colours of the land.oil painting each 30 x 80cm$550

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

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

Lone Rower

Another channel view. We often watch the canoeists but this caught my attention.oil painting 50 x 101$530

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

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