myself inspiration and opens doors to new experiences within art
in New Zealand.
I use photography as my base. Something will inspire me - a
thought, a sight, an expression and I will try to capture that with a
photograph or screenshot or even ask someone to pose for me. The
photography, whether it be new, old, taken by me, or a screenshot
from a video, has to be the exciting base of all my work. This
captures the essence of the subject and paint draws it out and adds
a new dimension. I take the photograph and will either over or
under expose it to a point I am happy with the detail I am looking
for. From that point I will have it thrown on canvas, then stretch it
on a frame and start the painting. Most times the actual image will
dictate colours and textures. So in summary, it really evolves on it’s
own.
My palate and flat sponge are my favourite pieces of equipment
as they gives me creative licence and add different texture to each
piece. I use and purchase most of my supplies, canvas, paint,
brushes from Gordon Harris art supplies. It is so interesting who
you meet in there and great conversations can be had with like-
minded people.
When I am painting music inspires me, so depending on the
mood and what I am creating, it could be anything from 70’s rock
to old time ballads.
I have worked in media for the past 27 years so this still keeps
me busy along with my two sons, friends, my home, the gym
and garden. My ambition is to keep going, forge forward, create
what drives my passion and get it noticed. Exhibitions of Fine Art
in Newmarket Auckland and Wellington and NZ Portrait Gallery
currently carry my work.
ABOVE LEFT: ‘Steele’ - Acrylic. 609 x 914mm.
ABOVE MIDDLE: ‘Shout’ - Acrylic. 609 x 914mm.
ABOVE RIGHT: ‘In my mothers eyes’ - Acrylic. 609 x 914mm.
CENTRE LEFT: ‘Maybe’ - Acrylic. 762 x 1016mm.
LEFT: ‘Joy’ - Acrylic. 609 x 914mm.