ARTIST BIO

My Biography

Painting for 20 years, I am predominantly a portrait painter; however, my catalogue of work covers still life, landscape, seascape and abstract. I love the challenge of new subjects and mediums. I have worked with oils, pastels, acrylics, charcoal and resins.  My enjoyment comes from growing my skills and developing my abilities.

My Education

My tutors have included David Chen, Herman Pekel, Bettina Fauvel-Ogden, Judy Drew, David Wells, Agata Lelek and Dr. Michael Marks. 

My Achievements

ARCHIBALD ENTRANT – DYLAN ALCOTT (PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST, OAM) – 2016

PASTEL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA ART AWARD – 2016

BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY – 2016

Best Bayside Subject

Best Nude

Best Drawing

‘ROD DUNBAR’ 35^TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD – MEMORIES OF WAR – 2014

Highly Commended Oil Painting

BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION - 2013

First Prize – Best Portrait (Oil)

BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION - 2012

Highly Commended – Best Drawing (Charcoal)

Commended – Best Pastel

PLEIN AIR AUSTRALIA/INDIA 100^th TEST MATCH, SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND - 2012

Finalist – Actioned by the Jane McGrath Foundation (Acrylic)

BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION – 2011

First Prize – Best Oil Painting

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET ART PRIZE – 2011

Finalist – The show toured Australia, finishing at the DonaldBradmanMuseum, Bowral (Oil)

BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY “LORD MAYOR PAINTING” – 2011

Finalist – Pastel Drawing

TYERS ART SHOW – 2007

First Prize – Best Oil Painting

BRIGHTON ROTARY ART SHOW – 2005

Highly Commended – Pastel Drawing