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“Garden’s embrace”, 40x30cm, $400 “ Garden’s embrace ” has been awarded a “High Commended (Silver)” at the ‘Independent Visions Art Prize” by Studio on Brunswick. Award winning artist Kate Merrick , judged the artwork. Thank you to Kate for her feedback and advice … and watch this space as I develop my art practice. Congratulations to all of the winners! (pictured). Photography by Charlie Grey (my five year old daughter)

This collection marks an important moment in my practice - my first official series of abstract works. While landscape has always shaped the way I see and paint, this body of work steps beyond literal representation and into something more instinctive, more emotional, and, for me, more personal. As a landscape architect, I have been trained to study the land closely - to read its contours, understand its systems, and respond to the subtle ways it holds history, movement, and

I’m doing something different in 2026. I’ll be releasing my paintings in curated collections, with early access offered exclusively to my newsletter subscribers before each collection is released publicly. My first collection is  Flourish . It features seven original works, varying in size and format — including one of my largest paintings to date and my very first circular pieces. These playful circular pieces are perfect as a stand-alone statement or as part of a curated ga

Three years ago, my daughter said to me, “You can’t paint.” Her words stopped me. I had always thought of myself as artistic, yet I realised that in her seven years she had never seen me pick up a paintbrush. She had never witnessed what I considered a core part of who I am. That moment became a turning point for my artistic practise. I spent the following year drawing and painting for myself, allowing my style to emerge organically. I returned again and again to landscapes,

As an emerging artist, building genuine connections through your art is essential. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is by working with and supporting local art galleries. Small galleries especially play a vital role in Brisbane’s creative ecosystem, offering opportunities for artists and accessible cultural experiences for visitors. In 2025, I made it my mission to work with as many local Brisbane art galleries as possible. Along the way, I’ve discovered a handful o

Discover small Brisbane art galleries starting with Studio on Brunswick in Fortitude Valley. A must-visit for emerging artists and art lovers.

I love using froggy tape to block off pieces of my work, as it allows me to create clean, precise lines that enhance the overall composition of my layered paintings. The versatility of froggy tape is one of its most appealing features; it adheres firmly to various surfaces while being gentle enough to remove without damaging the underlying layers of paint. This makes it an ideal choice in the artwork process. The final work after trusting the artwork process - "Lines etched i

I really love the art I’ve been creating but over the last 6 months it’s starting to form a bit of rhythm - which is not bad - and advice...