Hello! A little about me. I was lucky enough to grow up in the hinterland of the Gold Coast, Queensland, where I had the freedom to escape both physically and emotionally into the trees, creeks and bushland around me. This early immersion in nature helped me to form a deep connection to the natural world which has been the source of inspiration behind many hours of creative daydreaming, painting and making art.

Artist Statement

For as long as I can remember I have seen the natural world through the lense of texture, shapes, lines, movement and light. Always observing how these elements interact with one another. The natural world never ceases to amaze me and painting only helps me to appreciate it more. It is a constant beautiful dance between nature inspiring my paintings and my paintings connecting me more to nature.

In recent times I have discovered a love for gardening, growing food and permaculture design. I have started to take time to observe how people’s gardens are an expression of them. They are all unique and so beautifully original, not only depending on the climate and landscape but also the choices made by the gardener. The flowers they choose, how arranged or ‘disorganised’ a garden layout might be, the type of outdoor furniture or gardening tools that may lay scattered about. Gardens can be a fascinating insight into someones personality and identity. Observing others gardens has made me reflect on what speaks to me in a garden and this is often incorporated within my artworks. Soft light, skylines with mature trees, patterns and shapes of foliage, colour (oh colour!) and little personal nods to the gardener like chooks, tools, and areas to sit and breathe in the day.

Artist Bio

I haven’t always pursued art as my primary focus, completing a Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Teaching and working in multiple roles within these industries. However the one thing that remained constant throughout this time was a constant pull toward painting and expressing myself through creativity. Over the years there have been times where I have tried to ignore this pull to paint which didn’t really work. It only resulted in feeling that I was moving further away from myself. Finally I could not ignore that fact that I am only the best version of myself when painting is a primary focus in my life and I am now so grateful to be painting full time!