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Plein Air

The joy of painting outdoors.

painting plein air at Government House for a WASA competition

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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Scroll down to see examples.

Plein air Paintings

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Winner, Quick Draw, Capital Plein Air

2026, oils

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Winner, Best Autumn Colour, Capital Plein Air

2026, oils

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Kalis Fishing Boats

2nd Prize Watercolour Society WA Plein air competition

2023, watercolour

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The Secret Garden, PADU

2023, oils

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Lindy Painting, Capital Plein Air

2026, oils

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Racing Day

1st prize FOLWG Plein air competition

2023, oils

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Jalbarragup Bridge

Winner Plein Air WASA exhibition

2023, oils

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Wireless Hill

Artist in Residence

2023, oils

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Path to the River

1st Prize, Pastel Society WA

2022, pastels

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Mosman Park Caves

2023, 9x5", oils

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South Perth Foreshore

WASA Plein air competition

2023, pastels

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Lane Poole Reserve

2025, oils, PADU

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