INFLUENCES AND PHILOSOPHY
I have had a life long enthusiasm for wild life
and marine biology. This is reflected in my paintings, which explore scientific
themes, especially in the areas of zoology, marine sciences and conservation.
Other major themes include the way in which we humans view out fellow
creatures. My influences include: Michael Leunig, Charles Darwin, Maurice
Sendak and Dr. Seuss. I am also a Doctor of Science.
THE LAST FISH IN THE SEA
Some Exhibitions and Career Milestones
· 1997, The Winter Show, Nissart Gallery,
Launceston (July 18-August 8)
·
1997, Baskets, Bandicoots
& Bunyips Handmark Gallery, Hobart.
· 1998 Painting published in Oct-Dec edition of "Australian Geographic Magazine"
·
1999 Yabbies on the Wattle,
Gallery Two, Ritchies Mill, Launceston (April 14-25)
·
2004 "Wonders of
the Wild" exhibition at the Wildlife Gallery, Tasmanian
Devil Park, Taranna.
·
2006 Part of the Peppermint Bay Sculpture Trail at
Woodbridge.
· Part of the August 2006 Tasmanian
Living Writers Week. Exhibition of illustrations at Handmark Gallery.
My paintings are held in private collections in Australia and
overseas, including Britain, Taiwan and New Zealand. The large seascape
painting "Escaping from cancer" is held at the WP Holman Clinic,
Launceston. A large mural featuring Australian Wildlife was designed by me and
completed by children from the Hobart hearing impaired community and is on
display at Australian Hearing Services, Hampden Rd. Hobart.
Galleries
in Tasmania that display my paintings include Handmark Gallery at Salamanca Place
Hobart, The Regnans
Gallery, Woodbridge, The Wildlife Gallery, Tasmanian Devil Park, Taranna.
YABBIES
ON THE WATTLE
Two
of my favourite Australian icons
(possibly
appearing together for the first time!).