My artwork
Here in the Gallery I would like you to enjoy a variety of my work.
My favourite medium of choice is oil paint either on linen, canvas or wood.
However I also paint in watercolor, gouache & acrylic and love drawing and printmaking.
Portraits & Figures
Over the years my portraits have evolved with different emphasis depending on purpose and patron. I continue to enjoy experimenting with ways to portray individuals or groups.
Family Portraits
'A Postcard from France' came about when I discovered that my great Uncle William Brook fought and died in the First World War. This was my grandmother's older brother and he had sent a postcard to her from France before he died. I was struck by this story, spent time researching information from the War memorial and completed my journey with Will, by visiting his war grave near Pozieres, France.
My portrait of 'Mum & Dad' was completed around special birthdays for them both and their wedding anniversary. It is a celebration of their joy and love for each other over so many years and their continued support and love for all of us.
Portrait Commissions
Figurative Scenes
Botanicals
More recently after my 'Melancholia' series of work I found myself drawn again back to my early interest in gum trees and my local habitat. This may be ongoing or wound in with my figurative work as well.
Public Commissions
2023 - GALEN CATHOLIC COLLEGE, WANGARATTA
HOUSE PATRON PORTRAITS
All canvases - oil on linen - 50x40cm
SAINT BRIGID
SAINT PATRICK
SISTER DR. MARY GLOWREY
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
CAROLINE CHISHOLM
BISHOP DANIEL DELANY
SAINT MARY MACKILLOP
SAINT MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT
2018 - NORTH EAST HEALTH WANGARATTA
Maternity Ward door panels for Birthing suites
Mother Goddess
LOVE
oil on wooden panel,
50x40cm
Mother Goddess
FERTILITY
oil on wooden panel,
50x40cm
Mother Goddess
NURTURING
oil on wooden panel,
50x40cm
Mother Goddess
LIFE
oil on wooden panel,
50x40cm