Before working on a really large painting, I usually like to create a mini study to get an idea if the composition and colours will work together. It also gives me something to reference (and reassure myself that things will pan out ok in the end!) if I have a smaller version on hand. The following are examples of what the mini study (painted with acrylics on paper) looked like first, before painting on polycotton canvas. The same brand and colour paints are used, so that I c

I'm very excited to announce that this painting, "Harmony" has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious annual Lethbridge Small...

Laguna Lookout, Noosa Heads // acrylic // 51x51cm (available from Montville Art Gallery) One of the highest points in Noosa Heads where...

The Boathouse, Noosa River // acrylic // 51x51cm (available from Montville Art Gallery) Although I have seen this view countless times...

51x51cm original painting of iconic Noosa restaurant "Rickys" viewed from the Noosa River. Although one of the most special views of the...

"Ephemeral I" // 91x91cm // Artist: Julie Lucht de Freibruch These are the thoughts of artist Julie Lucht de Freibruch on the painting...

We were walking through Brisbane a couple of years ago, I forget where we were heading now, but it involved parking a long way from our...

I've only recently discovered the artwork of Cressida Campbell, a prominent Australian artist. Her unique way of creating art appealed to...