Still Life Gondola Painting

Born in Adelaide in 1971, my childhood consisted of bohemian treks around Australia with my parents; “The stark light and vivid colours of nature were my initial inspirations.” Still life has been my primary source of inspiration since the age of 9, completing my first oil painting with my mother in her art studio. To see how far and how detailed my paintings have become is the reason why I continue to paint all genres. My longtime passion is represented in each collection of artwork. My art merges the imagination and the traditional. I get inspiration from modern day and the classic painters for their stunning use of lively contrast between a dark background and vibrant color in the forward. To achieve this mix I use the consistency and texture of acrylic. I don't follow any one path. In the beginning I intuitively create my abstract arrangements of light, shape, and color aiming to create something new and vibrant that people can live with and look at with increasing pleasure. I move forward in an unseen order, a rhythm and a surprise.