I live part of the year in the South West of France, and part of the year in Australia. I paint different subjects in both.-

In France I find that my work focuses on such things as traditional and historic buildings, which to me represent such things as cosy, comforting, security and above all beauty.

In Australia my work attempts to capture the vastness, freedom, fresh and new...and above all beauty.

Primarly I am self taught and have had the privilage ofsome wonderful teachers through the years. Their patience prodding and constuctive critics had helped make my work what it is today, and my intention is to continue this journey.  

Artist Statement:

The challenge of transforming my pigments and art materials into compelling images fires my creative ‘juices’. This form of expression began with my earliest memories, and has led me to explore: drawing, pastel, oil, acrylic and now settling on water colour. The almost magic alchemy of water and colour inspires me. The challenge becomes working with the properties of the paper, the pigments and water to create the most spectacular and sometimes surprising passages of light and colour.

I paint both what I see and what I feel to express the beauty and nature of my subject. I work intentionally, employing traditional techniques, while allowing the freedom of this uncertain medium take me on an exciting journey. The finished work satisfies me when I know there is nothing more I can do that will give true expression of the mood and vision of my focus.