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An imagined scene of the last of the New Zealand native birds migrating across a vast sky to find a new home. Our birds are leaving and they're taking their luggage with them (suitcase stickers state: 'No Plan B' and 'Rapture' - which is upside down). Birds shown are: Kokako, Grey Heron and being carried due to the fact that it can't fly, the Kiwi. The threat of loss is portrayed by the eternal, horizonless sky with no landing place (none that is depicted) but with a hope for the future in the majestically coloured clouds - a dream state, a whimsy but also an aspiration for a better life. View “In Flight” for the companion piece to this artwork.

Rising Up

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

On a dry summers day, a sheep farmer is seen walking with his dog, herding his sheep down the rural back roads of New Zealand. The title hints at a final destination for the sheep - something large is approaching off on the horizon.

Roads End

Exhibited: Interior Landscape, 152 x 76 cm, oil on linen, 2006, sold

One of the few island works depicting two of the same species of bird, they perch upon the red roof of a classic villa. The lawns are beautifully landscaped and hidden within the undergrowth is a Tuatara

Roost

85 x 85 cm, oil on canvas, 2018, sold

An early work from my farm series - this monochromatic artwork displays the scene of some kind of an altercation with all the onlookers curious as to what has happened.

Rubberneckers

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

A couple of farmers wait out a herd of black cattle on a rural road (the rush hour). The farm dog uses his ‘strong-eye’ to keep moving the cows in the right direction. View ‘Morning Drove’ for more cows or ‘Roads end’ for sheep

Rush Hour

178 x 73 cm, oil on linen, 2007, sold

The coat is laser-cut corten steel (also called weathered steel). This steel is often used to make shipping containers as when it oxidizes it creates a protective oxide film on the metals surface, this slows down any future corrosion underneath. This self portrait is another work along the theme of self protection against scrutiny or intrusion. The rusting of the coat creates a tarnished look, mimicking an old well-worn coat.

Rustic Landscape

Exhibited: Oilskin Armour, oil on steel with laser-cut corten steel, 2007, sold

A saleyards auction with two bidders and officials ready to make the deal

Sale (the)

67 x 67 cm, oil on canvas, 2011, sold

Moving house with its own ecosystem. A Kauri snail also hitches a ride along with shellfish, all on the back of a sea green turtle. A moving island in a sea of blue

Sea Shell

89 x 70cm, mixed media on panel, 2019, sold

Seachange is the ability to alter course, to make a substantial change in perspective as a society. In this work, the sunlight strikes the far horizon - better days are maybe ahead if we can negotiate our current times. The Bethells Beach Surf Lifesaving Patrol station with the single flag (swim between the flags campaign) signifies an unassured safety as there is no other visible flag to coordinate with. A pair of Northern Royal Albatross sit on a nest, they usually mate for life and represent my family. The graffiti are signs of out current epoch: The 6th extinction seems to be upon our wildlife. 2001 a Space Odyssey is a film about a computer(AI) taking over. 2+2=5 is a quote from 1984 about psychological manipulation. Fahrenheit 451 is about book burning (the control of knowledge).

Seachange

90 x 90cm, oil on board, 2024

A colonial villa shaped sandcastle created on the tideline as the surf slowly but surely erodes the construction

Sandcastle

105 x 73.5 cm, oil on linen, 2023, sold

This is an intimate look at a perfectly ordinary corrugated rusty shed with a wall of miss-fitting windows scoured from the local area. Also view ‘Portrait of a Shed’ and ‘Summer shed’ for a similar theme

Scenic Shed

104 x 50 cm, oil on linen, 2009, sold

A group of artists were each given a folding screen to create images upon. Mine is a typical shed complete with a corrugated iron roof

Shed (the) (front)

3 x panels each 60 x 180cm, mixed media on board, sold

A group of artists were each given a folding screen to create images upon. Mine is a typical shed complete with a corrugated iron roof

Shed (the) (back)

3 x panels each 60 x 180cm, mixed media on board, sold

A fun caricature from the country with 26 million plus sheep. I enjoyed adding a few little details; the docking ring on the cow skin table (probably removed before getting in), the Spring daffodil wallpaper and hoof footed bathtub - a fun commission.

Sheep Dip

unknown, oil on canvas, 2009, commission

A New Zealand sheep farmer cradles a lamb while at his hip rests a knife, the lamb has associations of innocence as well as of sacrifice, he holds the power of both within his arms. Buy a Limited Edition print (50)

Sheepfarmer (the)

91 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2008, sold

A sheep shearer ‘in action’ on a compliant sheep.

Sheep Shearer

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

Something like a greek statue poised with his burden upon his shoulders, he carries his weight, the sheep whose fate rests at his hip.

Shepherd (the)

Exhibited: Interior Landscape, 91 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2006, sold

Battling a strong nor-easterly wind is like working against the objects within our path - even if those objects are unseen, we must lean into the task and get through.

Shelter from the Storm

107 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2014, sold

This painting is part of an ongoing beach series exploring the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. The reader, immersed in her book, is oblivious to the heightened tension of the windswept trees, being released by the stationary washing hanging upon the line.

Sitting Pretty

91 x 88 cm, oil on canvas, 2007, sold

This rider has her trusty farm dog at her side as she travels down a rise presumably to check on the flock of sheep just glimpsed in the distance.

Southern Skies

102 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2010, sold

Carrying an axe on his shoulder, wearing a swanndri and displaying a pounamu hei-tiki around his neck. View ‘The Fishermen’ or ‘The Shepherd’ or ‘Pighunter’ as a companion artworks

Spiritaxe

Exhibited: Oilskin Armour, 91 x 91 cm, oil on board, 2007, sold

Holding out against the current, standing firm is a portrayal of a steadfast woman - she resolutely offers up a challenge to the white surf rushing towards her and will not be moved.

Steadfast

84 x 84 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold

Battling the snow drifts to get the work done. A necessary but gruelling task for those that have animals to take care of. View ‘Nor-easterly’ and ‘Weathered’ to see farmers in the weather

The Stragglers

91 x 71 cm, oil on linen, 2009, sold

This image depicts the passion supporters feel about NZ sports on a Saturday - whatever the weather. View ‘Rise up’ for a celebration of rugby and haka

The Supporters

76 x 76 cm, oil on canvas, 2013, sold

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