I live with my family on a vineyard in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia. While an academic with a strong philosophical bent, ideally, I want nothing more than for others to experience the joy of art and nature.

 
 
 

Feature: LiddellWORKS Residency

 
 

During the final days of its operation, 16 artists ventured into the Liddell Power Station, crafting an extraordinary body of work delving into the site's legacy and evolution. I am beyond grateful to have been part of this incredible residency.

The works I created during this residency were charcoal on paper drawings, each measuring 150 x 120 cm. Despite their large scale, they aim to reflect the intimacy and energy I experienced during my time in the power station. Each piece is titled ‘Mother i-vi’ to honour the affectionate name given to the station by its workers.

Through this residency, I was fortunate to be featured in some great press for the exhibition, including The Hunter River Times, Newcastle Weekly, and on the ABC.

You can also read more about this experience in my blog.

 
 
 

Recent Exhibitions

 
 

‘Neath the Vast Open Sky’

Leaving the familiarity of my Hunter Valley backyard, I ventured to Canberra, seeking new inspiration. This collection captures the resilience and beauty of nature, aiming to inspire hope and resonate with both Canberra locals and all Australians during challenging times.

 
 
 

Painted River Project

The Painted River Project is an art, science, and cultural initiative that brings together diverse community voices to explore our relationship with the natural world. Focusing on one of Australia's most contested issues—water—it aims to inspire transformative thinking and collective action.

 
 
 

Latest Collection

 
2024
The Horizon Calls Out
Neath the Vast Open Sky
Yarra's Gentle Grace
 
 
 
 
 

About Me

I live with my family on a vineyard in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia.

While an academic with a strong philosophical bent, ideally, I want nothing more than for others to experience the joy of art and nature. Working straight from nature & en plein air from my bush studio enables me to fully capture my love of the Hunter Valley landscape.

 
 
 
 

Workshops

A big part of my passion for art lies in teaching, I love working with students to explore their own techniques and what excites them. I offer several class types for schools, community groups, and more. These observational and experimental drawing classes mainly explore my love of charcoal, soft pastels, and oil paints. With plein air painting from my studio, students enjoy uninterrupted and inspirational views of wine country and the Broken Back Ranges, Hunter Valley NSW Australia.

 
 
 

Studio Tours

I adore having art-loving people pop into the studio. My studio tours typically involve a walk about the studio, plus an artist talk about my art and process. If this is something you would like to arrange for your next group outing, please get in touch.

Please note that I typically need at least 2 weeks notice for any studio tour bookings.

 
 
 

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