Northern Flinders Ranges June 2012

The view from above Grindells’ Hut. Working with all materials at hand; as to whether it’s painting or drawing, it doesn’t really matter. This was the second work of the day, not a bad work but… Read More

Monaro residency and Plein Air Painting Prize

During Easter 2012 myself and fellow artists Charmaine Pike, Michelle Hungerford and Michael Herron spent some time working plein air at a farm in the Monaro Plains, courtesy of Defiance Gallery. As the photo indicates, it had… Read More

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2012

Selected by John McDonald, who chose 48 finalists from the 428 entries. ‘Ridgelines’ 100 x 125cm, mixed media on paper, 2012 ‘This drawing was produced at the end of a series of work based on… Read More

A vignette from the Larapinta

After a full day of painting above Standley Chasm, Charmaine, Richard, Kate, Judith and I are walking in the dark. There has been a slight transport mix up. The temperature is hovering around zero. The… Read More

Drawing above Ormiston Gorge June 2011

On the rim above Ormiston Gorge,West MacDonnell Ranges, trying to produce a large multi panel drawing while working plein air (photo taken by Alison Mackay from the base of the gorge).   The same location, from my vantage point,… Read More

Painting above Standley Chasm

Painting above Standley Chasm, West MacDonnell Ranges, June 2011. Painting fast because a) that’s how I paint, b) the light was going and c) it was freezing. The two studies completed from this spot are… Read More