A stunning orange flower inspired by my son who’s favourite colour is orange.
A different take on a Tiger portrait- I wanted to do something out of the ordinary.
Credit to Paul Fine for his beautiful Otter reference photo. I added a background, water and a log to make a more interesting piece.
Watercolour depicting a tiny settlement tucked under gnarly mountains, birds swooping across the cool water, a typical South Island lake scene.
Watercolour of Hanmer Springs area showing the rugged mountains, rivers & forest typical of this part of New Zealand.
A watercolour painted from a memory of the stunning colours of poplars,with their reflections at a Taupo bay.
Release Study I: Tension Residue - 2026
Examines the residual traces left as concentrated pigment disperses across the surface. Transparent washes, softened edges and suspended deposits reveal the gradual transition from previously dense accumulation to open space, leaving subtle evidence of the material’s earlier state.
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