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All Artworks

Displayed here are artworks fresh from the studio and going back many years. All Art displays all works and the other catagories organize the artworks into their series

All works are listed here, use the filters to narrow down a search or to organize the works. Most of the artworks are grouped in a loose series, just select a series button to see them all compiled together. You can also filter each series by content. Select an image to open it for further information or to purchase a print of that work.

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A Moments Respite

Exhibited: Titirangi Painters, Size: ? oil on board, 1996?

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A Night on the Town

Exhibited: Island Nation, 101 x 101cm, Oil on Canvas, 2020, sold

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Aldis Rudd

? , size unknown, oil on canvas, 1994, gifted

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Amorphous

Exhibited: Island Nation, 99 x 99 cm, oil on canvas, 2020, sold

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The Apprentice

46 x 63 cm, oil on board, 1999, sold

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The Ark

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

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Ark 2

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

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Arrival (the)

Exhibition: Pretty Invaders, 114 x 106cm, Oil on linen, 2022, sold

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Bach (the)

102 x 56 cm, oil on linen, 2008, sold

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Bach at the End of the World

106 x 81 cm, oil on board, 2024

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Baches

79 x 79 cm, oil on board, 2017, sold

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Balancing Act (the)

Exhibition: For the Birds, 80 x 80cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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Bather 1

137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold

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Bather 2

137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold

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Beach Reflections

91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2013, sold

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Beachlife

Exhibited: Pretty Invaders, 99 x 73cm, oil on canvas, 2022 - sold

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Beacon (the)

Exhibited: For the Birds, 80 x 80cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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Birdhouse (the)

Exhibited: Land's End, 65 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

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the island series

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A Night on the Town

Exhibited: Island Nation, 101 x 101cm, Oil on Canvas, 2020, sold

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Amorphous

Exhibited: Island Nation, 99 x 99 cm, oil on canvas, 2020, sold

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The Ark

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

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Ark 2

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

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Arrival (the)

Exhibition: Pretty Invaders, 114 x 106cm, Oil on linen, 2022, sold

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Bach at the End of the World

106 x 81 cm, oil on board, 2024

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Baches

79 x 79 cm, oil on board, 2017, sold

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Balancing Act (the)

Exhibition: For the Birds, 80 x 80cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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A displacement of our native wildlife for agriculture and suburban sprawl and as the world becomes smaller, the need for a home for each of us (animal as well as human) is becoming more intensified. Left unchecked and with enough resources, populations grow to fill a space and if they continue to expand, those resources become depleted, scarce and the lives of the inhabitants come under threat.

the pestfree series

A displacement of our native wildlife for agriculture and suburban sprawl and as the world becomes smaller, the need for a home for each of us (animal as well as human) is becoming more intensified. Left unchecked and with enough resources, populations grow to fill a space and if they continue to expand, those resources become depleted, scarce and the lives of the inhabitants come under threat.

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This painting came about from a trip to the Tiritiri Matangi Island wildlife sanctuary and conservation project.

"Tiritiri Matangi Island is a wildlife sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects. It is located 30km north east of central Auckland and just 4km from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. 
All mammalian predators were eradicated and a number of threatened and endangered bird and reptile species have been successfully introduced, including the flightless takahe, one of the world’s rarest species, and the tuatara. There are few places in New Zealand where you can readily see and walk amongst so many rare species." - Tiritiri Matangi

The Ark

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

"This painting came about from a trip to the Tiritiri Matangi Island wildlife sanctuary and conservation project.

"Tiritiri Matangi Island is a wildlife sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects. It is located 30km north east of central Auckland and just 4km from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. 
All mammalian predators were eradicated and a number of threatened and endangered bird and reptile species have been successfully introduced, including the flightless takahe, one of the world’s rarest species, and the tuatara. There are few places in New Zealand where you can readily see and walk amongst so many rare species." - Tiritiri Matangi

Ark 2

Exhibited: Land's End, 85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

At first glance, a whimsical scene of anthropomorphic animals from a fairytale, but upon closer inspection the two sides are divided - On the isle the Native birds; Morepork (Ruru), Kakapo, NZ Falcon, Kea, Takahe, Saddleback, Kiwi and Pukeko gather to witness the arrival of these new arrivals. Battling the current within the small boat, are two rats, two mice, a weasel and a possum, discovering a new land and the plentiful bounty that it holds for them.

Arrival (the)

Exhibition: Pretty Invaders, 114 x 106cm, Oil on linen, 2022, sold

The New Zealand birds each come from different environments, the Kea is a mountain dweller, the Stitchbird lives in the forest and the Reef heron is a wader around the the rocky shoreline. Together they stand upon a broken rock; a metaphor for our earth. View ‘Post’ and ‘Colonial Villa’ which have the same painting style and theme.

Broken Rock

Exhibition: For the Birds, 60 x 89cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

Paying homage to the artworks of John Gerrard Keulemans for Walter Buller’s iconic - A History of the Birds of New Zealand. I was also inspired by the attitude in  Bill Hammond's  painting; Waiting for Buller - where our native birds look out to the sea and wait to be given 'names' by the colonial explorers. This artwork showcases 12 NZ Birds - Kereru, Kea, Kingfisher, Kokako, Tomtit, Weka, Fantail, Tui, Huia, Kiwi, Pukeko and Shag.

Buller

Exhibited: Archipelago, 79 x 79 cm, oil on board, 2017, sold

The forest imagined as a world unto itself, within are predators and prey with cats, a mouse and ferret as well as the native population of birds

Cat and Mouse

Exhibited: T.E.N.T, 112 x 112 cm, oil on canvas, 2021

From the “Battlelines series” my support of highlighting predator free NZ.  A battle line separates - the native Hawk, Kakapo, Tuatara and Fantail from the invaders the Possum, Rabbit, Weasel and Rat. Based upon the Marvel movie poster of the same name, I enjoyed the associations of learning to live together - even if we are from different worlds.

Civil War

Exhibited: PAPER, 70x 100 cm, oil and acrylic on paper, 2018, sold

Lighthouses are human constructions, warning signals which help to prevent the destruction of travellers and the surrounding natural environment. Surrounding a Fairy Tern egg are an assortment of New Zealand lighthouses, all warding off any possible danger as well as bringing attention to the risk of extinction that is a real threat to these endangered birds.

Haven

Exhibited: For the Birds, 80 x 80cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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the farm series

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An early painting when I was trying to figure out what i wanted to paint. Peoples interactions and relationships

The Apprentice

46 x 63 cm, oil on board, 1999, sold

A calf that is destined for 'the freezing works' is called a bobby calf, I decided to 'humanize' the little fellow.

Bobby

30 x 30 cm, oil on board with handcrafted frame, 2016, sold

An early work from my farm series - this monochromatic artwork and title is a reminder that these Hereford cattle should be treated with respect, as it can be a dangerous occupation. In his hand is the shaft of a gun and the cattle look on awaiting their fate.

Bullrush

Exhibited: Stone's Throw, 152 x 60 cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold

My initial works depicted portraits of masculinity with the faces of the subject obscured so that their identity could only be gained by their surroundings and posture. They were attempts to characterise the New Zealand male temperament, or perhaps simply my own.

Calloused Veneer

Exhibited: Calloused Veneer, 91 x 91 cm, oil on board, 2004, sold

Playful design utilizing Gordon Walters Koru motifs but with cattle.

Cow Koru

Exhibited: Human Presence, 80 x 55cm, oil on board, 2003, sold

A small, very early painting illustrating a time in my life when I was at a low ebb. The painting depicts being lost, drowning and in need of help - all the while going about the daily chores. This painting won 1st place (acquisitive) award and I have never seen it since.

Death on the Farm

Exhibited: Waitakere Art awards , oil on canvas, 1998, 1st prize (acquisitive)

What's in the truck, an early attempt to create a narrative with little information presented

The Delivery

?, ?, 2003, sold

On the man's right forearm is a tattoo of a phoenix, which is a symbol for rebirth or renewal (as well as the cyclical nature of life).  This suntanned man is at the beach or farm and has removed his shirt revealing skin untouched by the burn of the sun.  An early work - perhaps an artist baring himself to  his audience in one of his first shows?

Debut 2

Exhibited: Human Presence, 84 x 84 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold

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The farm series was the beginning of my examination into our relationship with cattle and animals. It also looked at the farmer as an iconic representation of New Zealand 'maleness' and works were created to attempt to describe how this masculinity manifests within portraiture. The cliched 'man of few words'.

the beach series

I think of this painting as my childhood bach - with grand illusions. When I recently revisited our old family bach in Ngunguru, Northland, I was saddened to see that its position had been usurped by a new building while the bach had been moved to the back of the section to serve as a storage shed. For this artwork, I decided to reinstate the bach from its present condition, to a prime beachfront location.  Penguin Random House Australia approached me with a request to use three of my paintings for the second editions of Tim Winton’s non fiction titles, The Boy Behind the Curtain, Island Home and Land’s Edge (this image).

Bach (the)

102 x 56 cm, oil on linen, 2008, sold

A homage to many beautiful sun filled days at my in-laws Bach - a sanctuary for a painter when a quiet place is needed to reset and re-imagine. A feeling a lot of us share when it comes to holiday homes, our caravans and baches. A favourite from the island artworks

Baches

79 x 79 cm, oil on board, 2017, sold

Beach art - celebrating the beach culture around the world. The island mirrors the woman’s curves and the birds are oblivious to the pebble in her hand. Kudos to my sister-in-law for modelling and allowing me to use her form in many of my paintings.

Bather 1

137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold

Beach art - celebrating the beach culture around the world. The ship mirrors the man’s form and the pebbles are a nod to the companion piece ‘Bather One’. Kudos to my friend Peter for modelling and allowing me to use his girth in many of my paintings.

Bather 2

137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold

A typical gathering on many beaches throughout New Zealand in the Kiwi summer, sharing memories and communing whilst the children play. View ‘The Minders’ or ‘Faith, Hope and Shirley’ for more in this theme of people at the beach

Beach Reflections

91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2013, sold

The clear indicators of a hot summer day. A still-life of a caravan and other beach paraphernalia set in among the same small sand dune. A representation of the paraphernalia people bring to the beach, vestiges of long hot summer days

Beachlife

Exhibited: Pretty Invaders, 99 x 73cm, oil on canvas, 2022 - sold

As a parent we raise our offspring and send them out into the world - here the rough and tumble of life is represented by the crashing of the waves of the ocean - a young girl (my daughter) contemplates working up the courage needed to brave the ocean

Boogie Board

Exhibited: Oil & Water, 70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2015, sold

My two favourite models for my beach art paintings -  neither of whom have met each other yet they compliment each other -a relationship where each is assisting the other to stay upright, but neither are present - one escapes into a book and the other sleeps. See Bather 1 and Bather 2 for more of this theme

Bookends

107 x 67 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold

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the myth series

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Bach at the End of the World

106 x 81 cm, oil on board, 2024

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Beacon (the)

Exhibited: For the Birds, 80 x 80cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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Clew

Exhibited: The Popup Show, 91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2013, sold

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End of Innocence (the)

91 x 120 cm, oil on canvas, 2015, sold

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Extended Family

75 x 107 cm, oil on linen, 2013, sold

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Fusion

Exhibited: The Popup Show, 107 x 107 cm, oil on canvas, 2014, artist collection

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Harpy

Exhibited: The Popup Show, 91 x 84 cm, oil on linen, 2014 / 2024, sold

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In Flight

Exhibited: For the Birds, 100 x 75cm, Oil on Panel, 2019, sold

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figurative works

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Aldis Rudd

? , size unknown, oil on canvas, 1994, gifted

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Calloused Veneer

Exhibited: Calloused Veneer, 91 x 91 cm, oil on board, 2004, sold

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End of Innocence (the)

91 x 120 cm, oil on canvas, 2015, sold

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Extended Family

75 x 107 cm, oil on linen, 2013, sold

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Faith, Hope and Shirley

Exhibited: Stone's Throw, 122 x 112 cm, oil on canvas, 2004, sold

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Farmer Bloore

Exhibited: NZ Portrait Awards, 74 x 115 cm, oil on canvas, 2014

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First Grandchild (the)

Exhibited: Birkenhead Licencing Trust Art Awards (1st place), 48 x 37.5 cm, oil on panel, 1994, gifted to my parents

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Fix It Shop

? , size unknown, oil on canvas, 1994, sold

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