BIOGRAPHY I started
painting in 1970 while practising as a Chartered Architect. I have exhibited in
various group and solo shows ever since. I retired from Architecture in 1997 to paint
and sculpt full
time, read more...
about me the artist and my work
MY PHILOSOPHY As a professional artist, I am driven obsessively to create artworks which
celebrate the beauty of Nature, nourish
the human spirit, and provide enjoyment,
stimulation and a touch of magic in people's lives, see
about my approach to creativity
INFLUENCES Famous international artists I most admire include Cezanne, van Gogh,
Klee, Picasso, Pollock, Monet, Kandinsky and Turner. Generally, I just love
the post impressionists, abstract expressionists and
Indigenous Australian aboriginal
artists ...
my artistic influences
GUESTBOOK "Your paintings arrived undamaged and it was a
revelation how much better they look 'in the flesh' as compared to the images on
your website. We are most happy with the 3 paintings purchased. We also
would like to compliment you on your professional approach and organising the
speedy delivery ..."
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and testimonials
VINTAGE PAINTINGS FROM THE ARCHIVES I recently scanned some slides
of my paintings from the seventies. Most of them sold or given to friends
as gifts. See these images
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CHARITIES To date I have donated many
of my art
works to my favourite charities, including four paintings to
Jeans for Genes Charity Art
Auctions - in support of the
Children's Medical Research Institute in Sydney. I always welcome requests of donating paintings to worthy causes. This is one way to repay
my debt to society and to help others less fortunate than me.
FREE OFFER Purchasers who spend $500
or more may choose a free copy of a music DVD featuring images of my artworks on the covers. Twenty
eight of these DVDs have been released by Opus Arte (an arm of the BBC) which
feature Australian Opera productions filmed for television in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
opera and ballet DVDs
SELECTING AND PLACING ARTWORKS professional advice
provided -
DOs and DON'Ts tips
QUOTATIONS "Abstract art should be enjoyed just as music is
enjoyed – after a while you may like it or you may not." - Jackson Pollock
quotes on creativity, art, painting and
abstraction
EXAMPLES of subject matters in this web include:
contemporary and abstract seascapes,
abstract landscape paintings, minimalist paintings, abstract art, contemporary landscape artists,
famous artists, famous paintings, using recycled materials, abstract art paintings,
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