Latest News and the 1980's painting.

Wow, can you believe it’s August already?
Firstly if you are in Brisbane, save the date - this series will be on show at QCAD Galleries, South Bank throughout the third week in November, the 15th -22nd. 2024. More details nearer the event.
The final trimester of my course has just kicked off, and things are starting to feel a bit overwhelming with so much on my plate!

But amidst all that, I’m excited to share something special with you—my painting inspired by the 1980s. As a teenager in that era, the tablecloth was a staple in the homes of friends I visited. Though I couldn’t find the original cloth despite a thorough search, I decided to create my own version to use in my artwork. The pattern, Nutmeg by Laura Ashley in the Plum/Cream color scheme, was quite the challenge to paint, especially with all the intricate details in perspective. It took me hours, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out! 
​This image is a photograph of the cloth I printed for reference.

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I also have fond memories of the crockery from my youth, particularly the collection my mother started when Marks and Spencer released it.
This image is a reference photograph.

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And of course, no 1980s scene would be complete without Arnott’s Tic-toc biscuits and Wagon Wheels—true icons of the time!
​This image is a reference photograph.

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Part of the painting after the first layer.

Detail of the biscuits in the finished painting.

On top of all this, I’ve been busy with a major update to my website, and I’m excited to announce a special promotion. The Morningside School of Arts, a beautiful building that plays a crucial role in our local arts scene, is in need of a fresh coat of paint. I’m passionate about helping with the fundraising efforts, so I’m offering a selection of original artworks for sale to people in Australia, I am sorry but international shipping is fraught with complications, if you are overseas and interested in one of the artworks, please contact me to discuss possible shipping solutions and costs. For all the details of this exciting fundraiser please, go to the MSA promotion page. Your support would be amazing!