I’m an expressionist artist working in acrylics. A long time Tauranga local living in Bethlehem but hailing originally from South Auckland, I grew up in a family of painters, photographers & artisans going many generations back. Always creative, it was inevitable that I would end up following the family tradition.

With a love of joyful, vibrant colour palettes and loosely inspired by my love of colourful flower gardens and the New Zealand landscape, I like to create bold expressionist works. The thing I most love about painting compared to other art forms I have worked with in the past, is that the colour possibilities with paint are endless and unlimited.

I always begin work in an abstract, intuitive way focusing on the process and usually without too much intention except to work with a particular colour palette or sometimes a subject matter. My art reflects a feeling or sensory experience rather than a literal interpretation of a scene.

I am continuously exploring colour and transparency further and striving to find a balance midway between abstract and representational that resonates for me. The most common response I get from viewers of my work, is that it is uplifting and makes people feel happy.

I regularly exhibit my work at the NZ Art Show, Auckland Art Show, Baradene Art Show and have my work in galleries around New Zealand. My Bethlehem studio/gallery is open by appointment and I love participating in local events like BOP Garden & Art Festival and BOP Open Studios Art Trail.