Welcome to the First Chapter!

I’m always asked “how do you paint with fire?” and it is rather difficult to explain without having paper and candles in my pocket 24/7 ! There’s no way to really describe this technique, you have to see it for yourself. So after many months I’ve put together an introduction video that explains everything with a process of an artwork being created. I will be making more of these in the future so please subscribe to see them here first!

Sound on.

My newest collection features scorch and carbon soot; circling back to my original concept where I only use this technique to create the piece. Essentially everything you see has been touched by fire, there is no colour enhancements.

I’ve had a lot of requests for Owls as my Northern Spotted Owl (link) has been a popular Limited Edition Print (the Original Artwork was sold within the first week of its release!).

Australian Masked Owl Portrait

Inspiration: Tyto Owls are such beautiful creatures, but with their dark eyes they also have one of the most intimidating stares, almost unsettling. I didn't want the Masked Owl to be directly staring back with a fierce look as if we were its next prey. All animals and wildlife in particular from my experience are not the attacking type, they are defensive beings and will do so out of necessity. So rather than have a naturally intimidating look that could be misconstrued as aggressive, I posed her in more a three-quarter angle facing away. The ruffle of her feathers depicts the wind picking up as she waits for the setting sun.
Limited Edition Prints and more information about this piece here
Original Artwork available via Morpeth Gallery

First Lesson

Inspiration: Though Koalas are more solitary animals, they are some of the most exceptional mothers - caring for their babies and making sure they learn everything they need know, no matter how long it takes. I wanted to show that unconditional love a mother has towards her child. Anything she can do to support them in their adventures, as a guide and a protector. I've composed this piece based on my observations, I've witnessed joeys reaching off their mother's backs to get to leaves and to see this endearing act is rather special. In an ever-changing world, perhaps this should be our first lesson in the true support, protection and love of life.
Limited Edition Prints and more information about this piece here
Original Artwork available via Morpeth Gallery

Barking Owl Portrait

Inspiration: The Barking Owl is definitely an odd ball to me, everything about the bird has character. With its expressive eyes, alternating feather pattern and barking dog call, they are truly a unique Australian animal. Interesting these owls have two claws gripping the front and two at the back, unlike the common three claws at the front and one at the back. I chose to position him with confidence and strength, he's aware of our presence and stares right back at us. Though these Owls are more on the shy side, his assurance comes from his gum tree territory, as he waits for the next hunt to begin.
Limited Edition Prints and more information about this piece here
Original Artwork available via Morpeth Gallery

Still Hungry

Inspiration: Koalas are one of the most laid-back animals in Australia, every time I look at them they are either eating or sleeping. For a hunger that is rarely satisfied, I wanted to depict how truly devoted they are to finding the perfect Gum leaf. With the constant threat of deforestation, it becomes an endless search for more food, leaving Koalas still hungry for more.
Limited Edition Prints and more information about this piece here
Original Artwork available via Morpeth Gallery

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Chapter 1