Golden Hour in the Flinders

After considerable repainting and reworking, my latest oil painting is complete. Evening Light, Flinders Ranges captures a quiet moment in the Flinders with warm golden light striking the distant ridge against deep purples and blues. This rugged, ancient landscape continues to inspire me with its dramatic light and sense of peace. I’m pleased with how the final piece turned out after multiple revisions — it better reflects the calm atmosphere I experienced there.I hope it brings a sense of stillness and beauty to those who see it.

Love at first sniff

I have been revisiting some of my older pieces, including this painting from 14 years ago. Feeling that the original background was too plain, I decided to introduce a warm beige damask wallpaper featuring subtle botanical forms. This soft, repeating pattern brings a sense of luxury and depth to the piece without distracting from the main subjects. It is wonderful to give this painting a new lease on life, and I hope it brings a touch of charm and lightness to those who view it. I’ve titled it: Love at First Sniff... LOL.

Sweet Light

This painting began with a simple, joyful reference photo of classic licorice allsorts casually arranged on a flat surface. I wanted to elevate these lollies by placing them on a crisp white plate under dramatic, directional lighting to create a chiaroscuro effect. Painting these 'bonbons' in oil was both fun and deeply rewarding; it was the kind of work that felt like bringing a little piece of joy to life on the canvas. A big thank you to Jeffrey from the Adelaide Art Society for generously sharing the original photograph that inspired this piece. It was the perfect starting point.

Unveiled Temptation

"Unveiled Temptation" captures the simple drama of an apple emerging from its paper shelter. In the soft play of light and shadow, the ordinary becomes quietly luminous. This is a reminder that beauty often reveals itself in the smallest, most unguarded moments. Painting this subject, as I have done in the past, is always a challenge and an immense pleasure at the same time.