Living in the quiet corners of Wurundjeri Country in Victoria, Australia. A lover of the sea and the changing colours of the sky.
A member of the 2025 VAS Hansen Little Coterie, working mainly in oil, both in studio and en plein air.
My current painting practice is invested in the feelings of nostalgia and longing, and the poetry these things create when taken to a brush.
Internationally trained archaeologist, with artwork in international research institutes in the Middle East and illustrations published in academic journals and manuscripts.
Continuing class based practice with Tim Murphy, oil painter, on an ongoing term basis. Previously tutored by Ray Wilson, Jen Fyfe and Lucy Maddox.
Memberships:
Victorian Artist Society (VAS)
Affiliations
Rosemary and Co. Brushes Affiliate
Events
Live Painter, Portrait Painters in Action Day July 2025
Live Painter, DESCRIPT Exhibition- Jen Fyfe, Victorian Artists Society, May 2025
RESIDENCIES
Artist in residence (2024) at Tasman Cottage, Eagle Hawk Neck, Tasmania
Artist in residence (2024) at St Martins of Tasmania, Dunalley.
AWARDS
VAS 9x5 Exhibition- ‘Packing Room Prize’
The Toowoomba Gallery TNBT (The Next Big Thing) Finalist 2025
Eltham Art Show Plein Air Paint Out Finalist (2023)
EXHIBITIONS
VAS Autumn Select 2025, 2024
VAS & ASMA Maritime Exhibition 2024, 2023
VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2024, 2025
Aspire Gallery Brisbane Little Feature 2025, 2024
Aspire Gallery Solstice 2023
VAS En Plein Air 2023
VAS Spring Select 2023
Eltham Art Show 2023
VAS Summer Select 2023
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
Jessie Webb "A Woman of Firsts" 2023-present.
The University of Melbourne, Old Arts Building Level 2. An exhibition depicting the life and times of Melbourne University's first female professor, Jessie Webb (1880-1994). This exhibition was curated by M. Harris Schober and E. Simons, collating archaeological artefacts. historical photos, drawings and memorabilia depicting the story of J.W.