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Apr - May 2026
By the Water's Edge - VIC
My recent solo exhibition was hosted by Cardinia Shire Council, at Hills Hub Art Space. The exhibition explored how nature draws us to our coast lines and waterways. It featured a collection of figurative and landscape works that interpreted our relationship to nature and the water's edge.

Floral Mist 92 x 122 cm

Sep 12 - 3 Oct 2025
Floral Exhibition - QLD
Welcome to Spring! My work is part of the upcoming Floral Elegance: A Blooming Art Exhibition in Toowoomba. The exhibition showcases a curated selection of floral inspired art from various artists, designed to inspire a deep connection with the natural world.

Venue: Feather and Lawry Gallery
4 Russell St, Toowoomba.

Subway Exit - Parliament Station 122 x 92cm

May - Jun 2025
Local Inspiration: Melbourne and Beyond - VIC
You're invited to see creative sights and impressions of Melbourne at Ladder Art Space in Kew. An exciting group show featuring selected impressions of Melbourne sights and culture. Discover how each artist uniquely perceives Melbourne—its rhythm, beauty, and meaning. Opening Night: Friday, May 23rd, 6-8 pm.
Show details are listed in Exhibition Section below.
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Aug 2024
Sources of Inspiration
A big part of my creative process involves seeking sources of inspiration. This may be from our environment and observations of human behaviour. Above is an example of art reflecting life in a piece entitled Five Knots.

May 2024
Opening Night Solo Expo - QLD
Thanks to all who registered and attended the opening night to A Day in a Life exhibition. Exhibition ends 30 May 2024.

Opening Night: 5.30pm Date: 2 May 2024

Venue: Feather and Lawry Gallery
4 Russell Street
Toowoomba QLD

A Day in a Life solo exhibition - Feather and Lawry Gallery Toowoomba

Exhibitions

2026

Hills Hub Art Space, Emerald VIC

The Water's Edge

By the Water's Edge

Solo Show

20 April - 15 May 2026

The exhibition showcases art inspired by experiences at the water's edge. Moments of rivers, oceans and lakes come together to show our fascination with nature and our environment.

Hills Hub Artspace
400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd,
Emerald VIC

Mon-Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm

2025

Feather and Lawry Gallery, Toowoomba QLD

Banksia Nature (detail)

Floral Elegance

Group Show

Sept 12 - 3 Oct 2025

The exhibition showcases a curated selection of floral inspired art from various artists, designed to inspire a deep connection with the natural world.

Feather and Lawry Gallery
4 Russell St
Toowoomba QLD

Hills Hub Arts Space, Emerald VIC

In the Studio 76 x 102cm (detail)

John Dudley Portrait Prize Exhibition

18 July - 1 Aug 2025

Great to be part of this year's John Dudley Portrait Prize. This group exhibition is being presented by the Emerald Artists Society .
Opening Night: 7pm 18 July 2025

Hills Hub Art Space
400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
Emerald VIC

Ladder Art Space, Kew VIC

High Note 61 x 30.5cm (Inspiration from Melbourne's music scene.)

Local Inspiration:
Melbourne and Beyond

23 May - 7 June 2025

An exciting group show featuring selected impressions of Melbourne sights and culture.
Opening Night:
Friday, May 23rd, 6-8 PM

Ladder Art Space
81 Denmark Street
Kew VIC

2024

Feather and Lawry Gallery, QLD

Sun Kiss 120 x 100cm

A Day in a Life

22 April- 30 May 2024

This solo exhibition features a collection of figurative and landscapes works that provide an insight into our relationships with others, ourselves and our environment.

Feather and Lawry Gallery
4 Russell St
Toowoomba QLD

Araleuan Arts Centre, NT

Dance of the Tea Trees 91 x 244cm (detail)

The Alice Prize

22 March - 12 May 2024

My artwork Dance of the Tea Trees, is part of The Alice Prize taking place in Australia's heartland - Alice Springs. The exhibition showcases 63 finalists selected for this national art prize.

Araluen Arts Centre
61 Larapinta Dve
Alice Springs NT