Teenagers

This painting (pastel)was one I did some time ago. It quickly sold to the owner of these young ostriches.Recently, I had occasion to visit and was pleased to re-acquaint myself with this early pastel. The name "Teenagers" seemed appropriate because they reminded me of my (then) teenage male students who towered over me and looked down with what I thought was a very a similar somewhat arrogant look.As well, these young birds, hung about together...typical teenagers! SOLD

Melbourne in Spring

This painting is set in Swanston Street Melbourne, Victoria Australia.I think the title says it all.Springtime in Melbourne is quite special. The young man in the foreground seemed to be a student ( possibly late for class) Others,were simply enjoying the brilliant morning. watercolour ..size ..36cm x 53cm (14" x 21")

Tulips Loosely on Yupo

This is the latest of my watercolours on yupo. It is such a relaxing way to paint watercolours. Materials: Art Spectrum watercolours on yupo. Size:38cm x 51cm (15" x 20")Sold

Beside the Sea

This painting came about from a challenge on Wet canvas.The subject for the challenge was quite a complicated and "busy" photograph of what appeared to be a Mediterranean Resort. Aiming to retain the feel of the Mediterranean warmth, I cropped the image and simplified the background in order to focus on the pots and the brilliant flowering shrubs. This is painted in acrylics.

Coastline Trees

This painting is my stylized version of the trees that grow in plantations in Victoria's (Aust.)western and southwestern region.They are a type of gum tree and, probably because they are planted close together, don't spread like gum trees normally do.These were growing on the coastline near Geelong....quite a windy area. Materials: Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas Size:Approx. 50cm x 60cm

Chinese Lantern Flower

This is latest painting is mainly watercolour with some added coloured pencil. Arches rough 300gsm. Size: 15" x 15" SOLD

Sweet Peas

My favourites...I have always loved these flowers.I also love collecting old jugs and wooden chairs. This painting combines the three.The painting was sold long ago. Art Spectrum watercolours on Arches Rough 300gsm....SOLD

Sizzle

The drought we are experiencing here in Australia was the inspiration for this abstract.Recently we had about 6mm of rain. One could almost hear the sizzle as the first raindrops hit the parched earth. Acrylic on Arches Rough (300gsm) Private Collection

Empty Spaces

Water colour...this is another 'accidental' composition.It was sitting on my kitchen bench...asking to be noticed! Private collection

Cherries

I really enjoyed painting this one! Beautiful cherries, so hard to resist! I placed the cherries on this old glass saucer. The light hit them at just the right angle... again, too hard to resist!The composition was simply a happy accident.....SOLD

A Day on the Bay

This is another watercolour painting. I don't usually do abstract paintings, but this one was fun to do and seems to get all the information across....SOLD

Lily

One of my Lily paintings. I like the clean sharpness of lilies...I have painted them a number of times. Acrylic on Arches Rough... 300gsm Size: Approx. 8" x 16"