This is the second painting to fly over to Berlin for the Australian Interior group show at Michael Reid Berlin. This one features a scarlet honeyeater and a neenish tart with an Imari pattern teaset. Scarlet Honeyeater and Neenish Tart 2019 Watercolour on 100% cotton rag paper Paper size 50cm round Still available through Michael […]
Project Type: Birds
Fairy Wrens and Fairy Bread 2019
I love painting superb wrens, they are such adorable little birds, and here I have naturally paired them with fairy bread, of course… Fairy Wrens with Fairy Bread 2019 Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton paper Paper size 50cm round Available from Michael Reid Murrurundi
Double Barred Finch and Lamington 2019
This is one of two paintings which had the amazing opportunity to fly all the way to Berlin for the Australian Interior exhibition at Michael Reid Berlin. It features a double barred finch with an iconic Australian lamington. It loved Berlin so much it decided to stay. Double Barred Finch and Lamington 2019 Watercolour and […]
Eastern Yellow Robin and Battenburg 2019
The battenburg cake on a battenburg doily with a fabulous Lady Carlisle teaset and eastern yellow robin… just because… Eastern Yellow Robin and Battenburg 2019 Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton rag paper Paper size 50cm round Available through Michael Reid Murrurundi
Hide and Seek 2019
A terrible photo of one of my favourite commissions by far! Not only did I get to design my own tea cups based on images which symbolised the numerous countries my clients worked in overseas, but I got to paint something very special for a lovely couple of US diplomats. Hide and Seek 2019 Watercolour […]
Singing the Blues 2019
This was my very first foray into the world of the large painting! Working on a sheet of paper which was over a metre tall had it’s challenges. I had to organise a new drawing board for my painting desk, which also meant I had to remove furniture out of the room to accommodate the […]
Gold Flock Robin 2019
Referencing the Chinese restaurants of my youth I envisaged this as the Honey Chicken of all my paintings. With the flocked wallpaper and over the top gold and red decor, this oversize painting of a ginger jar was one of my first attempts to go big or go home. It was intended to be a […]
Johanna’s Forestview 2019
This has to be one of the most romantic commissions I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. The brief was to include the recipient’s favourite birds using her photos on a ring of teacups, it was to be her birthday present. It turns out that the client met his wife in […]
Rose Breasted Cockatoo (AKA Galah) 2019
This is an alternate and rather obscure name for our lovely pink friends… the galah. As they are residents where we live and one of my favourite birds, I do seem to feature them a lot in my paintings. I just can’t help myself. When I have access to such good models who are happy […]
Gouldian Finches 2019
These Gouldian Finches are perfect combined with these Geraldton wax flowers and Chinese gourd shaped vase. This painting was in my solo show at Milk Factory Gallery Gouldian Finches Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton paper Paper size 45cm x 31cm Private Collection
King Fisher 2019
Of course this adorable sacred kingfisher would pick this amazing Royal Historic Palaces tea set on which to perch! After all, it is a perch fit for a king… or queen! King Fisher Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton paper Paper size 45cm x 31cm Available through Milk Factory Gallery
Life Imitates Art 2019
This antique blue and white Chinese ginger jar featuring all manner of flying birds and insects is paired, by me, with our local birds and butterflies and even a dragonfly. Life Imitates Art Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton paper Paper size 62cm x 46cm Available through Milk Factory Gallery