the Beach
Beach works have formed an ongoing practice; that of exploring the space in between ~ the non-area. That evolving and changing transitional space where the land meets the sea is a general, nonspecific location; a stage. And upon this platform the figures are caught in contemplation or decision, between living in the moment and the possibilities of the future.
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T-shirt
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, contact the artist
Penguin Random House Australia approached me with a request to use 3 of my paintings for the second editions of Tim Winton’s non fiction titles, The Boy Behind the Curtain (pictured), Island Home and Land’s Edge.
Penguin Random House Australia approached me with a request to use 3 of my paintings for the second editions of Tim Winton’s non fiction titles, The Boy Behind the Curtain (pictured), Island Home and Land’s Edge.
the Reader
60 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, sold
Water Ring
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, sold
Water Wings
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, sold
Seafarer
111 x 83 cm, oil on canvas, 2016, contact the artist
Sunscreen
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, contact the artist
the Couple
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2016, contact the artist
My wife's family have always been really supportive of me. Derek and Wendy are a wonderful quirky couple.
My wife's family have always been really supportive of me. Derek and Wendy are a wonderful quirky couple.
Lifesaver
60 x 48 cm, oil on board, 2016, contact the artist
the Wave
70 x 50 cm, oil on board, 2016, contact the artist
Madame Gen X
60 x 78 cm, oil on board, 2016, sold
My wife Leanne, modelling after sargent's Madame X
My wife Leanne, modelling after sargent's Madame X
High Tide
60 x 70 cm, oil on board, 2015, sold
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
Reading the Waves
111 x 83 cm, oil on board, 2015, sold
Boogie Board
70 x 60 cm, oil on board, 2015, sold
Beach Reflections
91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2013, sold
Testing the Waters
76 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2012, sold
the Plunge (boy)
76 x 76 cm, oil on canvas, 2015, sold
the Plunge (girl)
76 x 76 cm, oil on canvas, 2015, sold
Together Alone
120 x 80 cm, oil on canvas, 2010, commission
A couple enjoying a moment together, but the moment is passing; the tide is approaching, the shadows are growing long and there are kids toys strewn about, but where are the children? This painting was a response to the addition of my children into my relationship, It's about recognizing those fleeting moments when you can re-connect again, away from the distractions of modern living. The seagulls circle overhead; freedoms lost.
A couple enjoying a moment together, but the moment is passing; the tide is approaching, the shadows are growing long and there are kids toys strewn about, but where are the children? This painting was a response to the addition of my children into my relationship, It's about recognizing those fleeting moments when you can re-connect again, away from the distractions of modern living. The seagulls circle overhead; freedoms lost.
Sunday Morning
72 x 88 cm, oil on linen, 2009, sold
the Bach
102 x 56 cm, oil on linen, 2008, sold
I think of this painting as my bach - with grand illusions. When we 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 3 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 (pictured).
I think of this painting as my bach - with grand illusions. When we 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 3 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 (pictured).
Sitting Pretty
91 x 88 cm, oil on canvas, 2007, sold
This painting is part of an ongoing beach series exploring the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. The heightened feeling of tension with the perceived movement in the trees, by strong winds, is released by the stationary washing hanging on the line. The title refers to the location as a perfect spot to stay and relax.
This painting is part of an ongoing beach series exploring the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. The heightened feeling of tension with the perceived movement in the trees, by strong winds, is released by the stationary washing hanging on the line. The title refers to the location as a perfect spot to stay and relax.
the Fisherman
91 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2006, sold
Reflections
106 x 106 cm, oil on canvas, 2006, commission
Ebb Tide
? oil on canvas, 2006, sold
The sea's edge with a crab making the most of the ocean's bounty. On the wet sand behind it, a shadow is cast; more predators arrive
The sea's edge with a crab making the most of the ocean's bounty. On the wet sand behind it, a shadow is cast; more predators arrive
Pipi picker
91 x 91 cm, oil on linen, 2006, sold
Penguin Random House Australia approached me with a request to use 3 of my paintings for the second editions of Tim Winton’s non fiction titles, The Boy Behind the Curtain, Island Home (pictured) and Land’s Edge.
Penguin Random House Australia approached me with a request to use 3 of my paintings for the second editions of Tim Winton’s non fiction titles, The Boy Behind the Curtain, Island Home (pictured) and Land’s Edge.
the Fisherman 2
91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2006, commission
Oceania
? oil on canvas , 2006, sold
Sink or Swim
oil on canvas, 50 x 91 cm , 2006, sold
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
Chapter 3
137 x 45 cm , oil on canvas, 2005, sold
Reprieve
88 x 88 cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold
the Minders
150 x 50cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold
the Changing Room
106 x 76 cm, oil on linen, 2005, sold
the Package
150 x 75 cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
the Tourist
91 x 91 cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold
This painting features my girlfriend (to become my wife) and my flatmate Peter.
This painting features my girlfriend (to become my wife) and my flatmate Peter.
Hearts Racing
? oil on canvas, 2003, commission
Commissioned and utilized as an advertising poster for the America's Cup in Auckland.
Commissioned and utilized as an advertising poster for the America's Cup in Auckland.
Wet Feet
76 x 76 cm, oil on canvas, 2005, sold
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
the Fishing trip
149 x 34 cm , oil on board, 2004, sold
Bookends
107 x 67 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold
Faith, Hope & Shirley
122 x 112 cm, oil on canvas, 2004, sold
Journeys
150 x 50 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
No high resolution image of this painting exists.
Navigator
137 x 45 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold
bather 2
137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold
Debut 2
84 x 84 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold
Steadfast
84 x 84 cm, oil on canvas, 2003, sold
bather 1
137 x 56 cm, oil on canvas, 2002, sold
the Swimmer
80 x 80 cm, 2002, sold
The first painting I sold at a commercial gallery - the Studio of Contemporary Art in Newmarket. No high resolution image of this painting exists.
The first painting I sold at a commercial gallery - the Studio of Contemporary Art in Newmarket. No high resolution image of this painting exists.
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