As part of my creative design process I paint, illustrate, and build things. I paint in watercolour. I am a landscape impressionist. I am endlessly fascinated by sky, light and mountains. Living in Canberra near the Brindabella ranges I have a ready source of mountain ranges, rivers, trees and geology as structures which capture the dynamic Australian lighting conditions. I also love sea and non-motif scenes.
The National library of Australia.
The first in a series capturing the stark beauty of brutalist architecture exhibited in Canberra’s iconic buildings emphasised by a dramatic polarised sky and enhanced by the autumnal colours of lake Burley Griffin’s foliage. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
The Carillon – Brutalist Architecture
The second in a series capturing the stark beauty of brutalist architecture exhibited in Canberra’s iconic buildings emphasised by a dramatic polarised sky and enhanced by the autumnal colours of lake Burley Griffin’s foliage. Watercolour. Canson Cold Pressed Paper. 42 x 29.7cm
High Court of Australia – Brutalist Architecture
The third in a series capturing the stark beauty of brutalist architecture exhibited in Canberra’s iconic buildings emphasised by a dramatic polarised sky and enhanced by the autumnal colours of lake Burley Griffin’s foliage. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
Black Mountain Tower.
Fourth in a series capturing the stark beauty of brutalist architecture exhibited in Canberra’s iconic buildings emphasised by a dramatic polarised sky and enhanced by the autumnal colours of lake Burley Griffin’s foliage. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
The National Gallery
The fifth in a series capturing the stark beauty of brutalist architecture exhibited in Canberra’s iconic buildings emphasised by a dramatic polarised sky and enhanced by the autumnal colours of lake Burley Griffin’s foliage.
Autumn Trees Lake Burley Griffin
The beautiful autumnal colours of Blake Burley Griffin for sure. Watercolour. Canson cold pressed paper.
Port Macquarie Waterfront
Night time view across the Hastings River, Port Macquarie. Watercolour. Arches rough paper. 29.7 x 21cm.
The Big Gum
The golden grass tin shed and old Gum tree halfway between Bendigo and Ballarat on the back roads of Victoria. Watercolour on Arches rough. 29.7 x 42cm.
Murrumbidgee River – Point Hut Crossing
A view looking South down the Murrumbidgee River at Point Hut Crossing in Canberra. Watercolour. Arches rough paper.
Rock of Ages.
Looking toward Canberra from the Pinnacle nature reserve. Watercolour on Canson cold-pressed paper. 29.7 x 42cm.
Summer Fields Gum Tree
Capturing the intense warmth and brightness of Australian Capital Territory in high summer. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
Cookies Beach
Looking North along Cookies Beach, South Durras, NSW South Coast. Watercolour. Arches Rough paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Smugglers Cove
On still not on a lagoon somewhere Waiting for a haul to return. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
Brindabella Storm.
Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Winter Mountain.
Cold and overcast the valley winds toward the mountain. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Byron Bay Sunset
Clouds rolling in across Belongil Beach, Byron Bay. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
NYE Canberra
NYE in Canberra, fireworks by the lake, summer sunset behind Parliment House. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Mount Taylor Summer
Watercolour capturing the bright golden brown and gums situated Mount Taylor in summer. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Winter Trees
Winter trees Mount Taylor in the background enveloped in fog. Watercolour on Canson Cold-pressed paper. 12 x 19cm.
South Durras Sunset
Capturing the tranquil sunset of the NSW, South Coast. Watercolour and Gouache. 20.5 x 14.5.
Rolling Rain Storm
Fast moving rolling rainstorm moving across the horizon about to envelope Wasp Head Island at Murramurang National Park. Watercolour and Gouache. 20.5 x 14.5
Thredbo
Blue sky days, amazing whites and purple shadows. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 19 x 12cm.
South Coast Gum Trees
NSW South Coast gumtrees against rainy skies. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
Lagoon Fishing
Boy fishing the Merimbula Lagoon. Watercolour. Arches Rough Paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
The Pinnacle – Rock and flowers
Capturing the rocks and flowers of the Pinnacle nature reserve in Northern Canberra. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
The Pinnacle – Large Rock
Fast and loose impression of the Pinnacle nature reserve in Northen Canberra. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Misty Mountains under storm clouds.
Postcard sized investigation of soft edges and light in the mountain ranges – inspired by the view from my house down the Brindabella Ranges. Watercolour on Canson cold-pressed 300gsm paper.
Winter Sand Dunes
Postcard sized investigation of winter soft edges and light on the sand dunes of the south coast, NSW. Watercolour on Canson cold-pressed 300gsm paper.
Winter clouds over mountain peaks.
Postcard sized investigation of soft storm clouds over a snowy mountain peaks.
Into in the Mist
A fun painting of a Nelsonian style frigate about to be enveloped in the sea mist rolling in. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm
Constellation migration
Abstract colour. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper. 42 x 29.7cm.
Castle Hill – Lambrigg
Looking up at Castle Hill near Lambrigg in the ACT. The giant rock formations sometimes called as giant teeth stand out amongst the green scrub and gums watercolour. 28 x 38 cm.
Red Door Studio
The fantastic Red Door Pottery studio at Byron Bay hinterland. The amazing pottery work of Brooke Clunie is well worth the visit. Watercolour on Archers rough 29.3 x 27.8 cm.
Byron Bay from Saint Helena Lookout.
View from St Helena Lookout down across Byron Bay toward the ocean. Watercolour. Canson cold-pressed paper. 30.5 x 22.5.
Mullumbimby Bungalow
Classic metal roofed Bungalow in Mullumbimby. Watercolour. Arches Rough Paper. 29.7 x 21cm
Rock Point – Byron Bay
The rocky point at the end of Main beach Byron Bay. Watercolour. Arches Rough Paper. 29.7 x 21cm
Last Set
Byron Bay Main beach. Surfer getting the last set in before the sun goes down. Watercolour. Arches Rough Paper. 29.7 x 21cm
South Coast Sunrise
Postcard watercolour of that magical time of soft colours during a south coast sunrise. Watercolour. Canson Cold-pressed paper.
Mount Taylor Morning.
Mount Taylor summer morning 6:40 am. Watercolour sketch on Strathmore toned paper.
Kangaroos in the Mist.
Mount Taylor Winter morning. The soft greens, grey, blues of the Australian bush with the mist settling in and the Roos popping their head above the grass as I walk past. Watercolour and Gouche on Strathmore toned paper.
Mount Taylor Sunset
A hot summer sunset on the walking path coming down from Mount Taylor. Watercolour. 19 x 12cm.
Sunrise Lake Tuggeranong
Early morning walks produce magical moments dark silhouettes against the breaking light of dawn. Lake Tuggeranong. Watercolour and gouche on Strathmore toned paper.
ANU – Spring
Beginning of spring, looking at the Quantum science building at ANU standing outside the school of Medicine and Psychology. Watercolour on Canson cold-pressed paper.
Bendigo Wollen Mills
Watercolour on paper. 19 x 12.
Night Harbour
Postcard watercolour painting on paper. 19 x 12cm
Merimbula – Short Point Reserve.
Watercolour on paper. 9 x 12cm.
Late Afternoon Lake Tuggeranong.
The spill way and bridge over Lake Tuggeranong provide intersting shapes with the last warm glowing sunlight of the day coming through the archway creating a intense yellow focal point with cutting shadow across the concrete structure. Watercolour on Strathmore mixed-media paper.
Cookies Beach – Murramarang
Tranquility of the floating kelp under the surface. Watercolour on paper. 9 x 12cm.
Window Warmth
Pansies and vine North facing window. Watercolour on paper. 9 x 12cm.
The Weir.
Lake Tuggeranong – South end. Watercolour on paper. 9x 12cm.
The Guard of Autumn.
Climbing vine in full autum colour with a guard on duty. Watercolour on paper. 9 x 12cm.