Ships, scrimshaw and seascapes. Mixed media, oils and acrylics.

Seascapes and Nautical

A curation of Native plants, Wild flowers, trees and gardens

Wild / Native Plants /Gardens

Trees

Abstract Landscapes

Alpine

Delicate ancient coastlines, the swirling broken seashells and banks of sand held back by tussocks of wild grass and driftwood.

Dune

Inspired by rolling hills and far off places

Wanderer Series

inspired by the texture in Nature such as moss, shells and tree bark.

Tactile Series

Blue - all of the blues
Navy, periwinkle, Delft, Sky, Pale and Brilliant

Brilliant Blue

This collection of abstracts focuses on the Australian Outback. I use gold and silver leaf and a simple palette to highlight the starkness and beauty of the Outback. A common thread weaving these abstracts is the Banksia tree. The Banksia is found throughout the coastal and internal regions of Australia, in cities and in untouched natural vegetation.

Banksia

A series depicting sailing boats, habors (harbours) and architecture near the coast

Nautical Blue

Everyone needs a little sunshine... this series incorporates mixed media in a palette of black, white and grey with shades of yellow from pale lemon to acid.  All of the artworks are incredibly tactile due to the mixed media.

Yellow Sky

white, cream, beige, gold, taupe, mushroom - all the neutral colours/colors.

Neutrals

The Things I see

Stunning vistas and mountain ranges.
Limited colour palette to emphasise the shape and terrain.

Mono Series

Plastic Fantastic is a Series of artworks made from post-consumer reclaimed plastic in the form of plastic wrap, bags and packaging that can't be recycled in Australia.
My process is to use layers of plastic that I have painted and create minimalist artworks. The gold leaf shimmers below the layers of opaque painted plastic and clear plastic.

Plastic is not Fantastic - but I have found it to be a responsive material in creating something that is more than landfill.
Small actions have the potential to grow into something wonderful.

Plastic Fantastic

Blue - abstract florals and trees

Abstracts

Nudes and Figurework

This series of abstract landscape depicts rain throughout the various parts of Australia. Some parts of Australia are dry and suffer from bush fires and other parts are coastal rainforests.

Rain series

Faux Collection

Bright Florals

Canada

Italy Italia

I embrace the possibilities of a landscape by painting mini landscapes on hand cut glass measuring 5cm square. Each square is reverse painted, allowing for reflection and depth when montaged face up. I balance the design & vibrant hues of these mini abstracts to create a whole image. 

Laurie Franklin