CREATING MY ARTWORK
My studio is a place of experimentation, where ideas are developed through making, observing, and responding. I work across painting and sculpture, moving between abstraction, realism, and organically evolving vessel forms. Each body of work begins with an openness to discovery, allowing materials, techniques, and unexpected outcomes to influence the direction of the piece.
Layers are built, altered, removed, and reworked as each work develops. I move between intention and instinct, allowing the process to reveal possibilities that may not have been apparent at the beginning. Whether working with meticulous detail or embracing the unpredictability of abstraction, the studio practice is grounded in curiosity, exploration, and a willingness to let the work evolve.
Each piece becomes an ongoing investigation — a record of decisions, discoveries, and transformations that unfold through the process of making.
ABOUT ME
Living in the leafy, semi-rural outer suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, I’ve been a practising artist for more than 25 years. My journey has taken me through graphic design, photorealism and abstract painting, each chapter shaping the way I see and create. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of composition, visual language and the technical aspects of making art, while also teaching me to trust my own instincts and intuition.
I’ve always had an eye for detail, something that has been encouraged and refined through years of practice and mentorship with renowned artists, but it’s through painting and creating sculptural vessels that I’ve really found where I feel most at home creatively. These mediums give me the freedom to explore ideas, emotions and the beauty I find in the world around me, while allowing me to express something that feels deeply personal.
I draw inspiration from organic textures, colours and shapes, often looking to nature for ideas and striving for a natural, harmonious palette. I’m particularly drawn to the imperfect, tactile qualities found in the natural world — the subtle variations, weathered surfaces and earthy tones that give things a unique sense of character and life.
For me, creating art is an intuitive and evolving process. I love the balance between control and spontaneity, detail and simplicity, and the unexpected moments that emerge as a work takes shape. Whether I’m painting or working with textiles, I love getting lost in the process and seeing what emerges.
Ultimately, art is how I express myself. It’s where my curiosity, love of colour and texture, and appreciation for the natural world all come together.
