Plein Air
The joy of painting outdoors.

Plein air painting at Government House with WASA
I love observational painting, particularly plein air; working outdoors reveals the colours in shadows better than any photograph. The limited time frame and constantly changing weather conditions add excitement to both the experience and the work.
I have won several awards for my plein air paintings, which must be completed in a time frame. Other pieces get finished at my studio, where the imprint of my time in nature is embedded in the canvas.
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Plein air Paintings

Winner, Quick Draw, Capital Plein Air
2026, oils

Winner, Best Autumn Colour, Capital Plein Air
2026, oils

Kalis Fishing Boats
2nd Prize Watercolour Society WA Plein air competition
2023, watercolour

The Secret Garden, PADU
2023, oils

Lindy Painting, Capital Plein Air
2026, oils

Racing Day
1st prize FOLWG Plein air competition
2023, oils

Jalbarragup Bridge
Winner Plein Air WASA exhibition
2023, oils

Wireless Hill
Artist in Residence
2023, oils

Path to the River
1st Prize, Pastel Society WA
2022, pastels

Mosman Park Caves
2023, 9x5", oils

South Perth Foreshore
WASA Plein air competition
2023, pastels

Lane Poole Reserve
2025, oils, PADU
