A blurb

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An Australian born artist with an early interest in art that eventuated a second career as an artist after a successful career as an institutional banker.  Reacquainted my art passion with classes at Julian Ashton Art School.

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Obtained a Diploma of Visuals Arts from Northbridge Visual Arts School, undertaken various courses, Art Est and National Art School and  completed a certificate course from University of Newcastle for Natural History Illustration.

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Prior to Art, had a undergraduate and masters degree in Commerce at University of Sydney and University of New South Wales. 

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Greatly influenced by both the classical techniques and impressionistic art movements and in turn oriental and expressive art styles.  Artworks are composed to capture a vivid balance of texture, drafting, colours and design for an overall aesthetic.  Michaelangelo, Brueguel, Margaret Preston, Van Gogh , Pisarro  and Hokusai are unchanging favourites.

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Inspirations are from  my travels, environmental causes and wildlife.    Exploring and observing the interconnection of relationships that exists with nature.I look to assert their beauty and raise the importance of protecting and conserving the environment.

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I also teach at art workshops around Sydney.

 

Otherwise, you'll find me in busy in my own art studio, painting or drawing and always with the music on.

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Quotes to live by

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The whole problem with the world is that fool and fanatics are so sure of themselves,  and the wiser people are full of doubts  -  George Bernard Shaw

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And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane

by those who could not hear the music  -  Friedrich Nietzsche