How do I choose the right painting?
The simplest test: does it make you feel something when you look at it? Not "does it match my sofa", does it make you feel something? If you keep coming back to the same piece, that's your answer. I
Is buying an original painting worth it?
Original paintings hold value in a way prints can't. They are unique, hand-made objects that exist once. More than investment value though, collectors consistently tell me that living with an original changes how they feel in the room. It's
How do you stay motivated as an artist?
Honestly, the brush in my hand is the answer. The hard part is picking it up, but once I do, everything else fades. I also meet weekly with a close artist friend to talk through what's working and what
Do you paint every day?
Not always, but I paint most days, even if only for an hour. My best sessions tend to happen late, when the house is quiet and music is on. There's a particular kind of focus that comes at night
How I set up a still life composition before painting
Step 1: Select 3–5 collected objects with varied heights and textures. Step 2: Arrange them on a draped surface, considering light source. Step 3: Photograph from multiple angles. Step 4: Choose the composition that creates the most interesting negative
Where do the objects in your paintings come from?
Almost everything I paint has been collected. From op shops, markets, and travels. A vase found in a secondhand shop in regional Victoria, a cloth picked up on a trip, a ceramic bird spotted on a shelf. I photograph
Why do collectors buy your paintings?
The most rewarding feedback I receive is when a collector tells me exactly why a painting connected with them, a memory it triggered, a feeling it gave them, or simply that it made them happy every time they walked
Why do you paint birds?
Birds were my first love in painting and remain the subject I return to most. There's something about capturing movement, delicate structure and personality within a small form that I find endlessly challenging and rewarding. Combined with my bright,
What is the difference between an original painting, a limited edition print and an open edition print?
An original painting is a one-of-a-kind work painted by hand, once sold, it's gone forever. A limited edition print is a high-quality reproduction made in a fixed number (for example, 50 copies), each numbered and signed. An open edition
How I start a painting (even when I don’t feel like it)
Step 1: Gather objects — vases, flowers, found items. Step 2: Style the composition and photograph it. Step 3: Sketch the outline lightly on canvas. Step 4: Block in the main colour areas. Step 5: Build layers, working from