Studio Journal
Notes from the Easel
Welcome to my little basecamp on the web—a place to pause, reflect, and share the stories gathered along the way. Here, I offer glimpses into life behind the brush: moments that sparked a painting, ideas still taking shape, and reflections from the ever-evolving journey of making art.
You’ll find updates on works in progress, upcoming markets and exhibitions, and the twists and turns of living a creative life led by instinct and exploration.
Like my paintings, these journal entries are raw, real, and rooted in discovery. Thanks for walking this path with me.
Every Painting Is a Map: Finding Emotion Through Colour
When I reach for a colour, I’m really reaching for a feeling. Sometimes it’s a quiet ache that asks for violet. Sometimes it’s the sharp, wild pulse of joy that demands cadmium orange. Each hue becomes a compass — a way of navigating what can’t be spoken. Using my...
Where the Wild Things Glow: Following the Trail of Inspiration
There’s a kind of magic in the moment when something ordinary flickers into inspiration. For me, it often begins with an image—sometimes a photo I stumble across, often a saved post on Pinterest—that makes my heart pause. It might be the quiet tilt of a horse’s head,...
Whether you’re here to wander, discover, or connect with a piece that resonates—thanks for being part of the journey.
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Realistic impressionism from a sunlit studio in Western Australia—each piece a captured moment along the journey, rich with colour, emotion, and the spirit of discovery.
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