About the Artist
How did you first get into art?
I’ve been doing some form of art for as long as I can remember, so I don’t have a single clear first memory of picking up a paintbrush. I was very young when I started experimenting with it.
As a child, I loved looking through picture books purely for the illustrations. They would spark my imagination and make me feel like I was stepping into another world. My dad has been a huge inspiration in my artistic journey, he encouraged me to explore painting more seriously in my late teens, as I had mainly been working with pencils and Posca pens at the time. He is an incredible artist himself, and I always loved seeing what he created.
How would you describe your artistic style? Has it changed over time?
My style has changed quite a lot over the years, and I expect it will continue to evolve naturally.
These days, I’m drawn to nature, birds, native flowers and plants, and ocean landscapes. I have a deep love for the ocean and the way light transforms everything throughout the day. I’m always noticing these shifts and feel inspired to capture the atmosphere and feeling of a moment.
I also really enjoy painting birds. I’m fascinated by their detail and the challenge of capturing them realistically. I feel the same way about flowers. I aim to portray them with both realism and a sense of magic. There’s a balance I’m always trying to achieve between simplicity and intricate detail, to reflect nature as I experience it.
What do you enjoy outside of painting?
Outside of painting, I find a lot of joy in being in the ocean and surfing, as well as spending time with my partner and family—including Banjo, my parents’ dog.
I really enjoy being around people in general. I love making coffee, listening to and playing music (I’ve dabbled in guitar and mandolin), sewing, and learning new creative skills with my hands.
I’m also very passionate about the idea of running art workshops one day, creating spaces where people can come together and reconnect with their own creativity.
What are your creative goals for the future?
I’m excited to keep painting more consistently and to build momentum so I can bring more of my ideas to life. I want to keep learning, expanding, and evolving my style—there is still so much I want to explore.
I would love to work on a larger scale in the future and give myself more freedom to experiment. I’ve done some murals in different countries before, and I feel drawn to returning to that kind of work again.
Ideally, I’d love to have a dedicated studio space where I can really push my work and create on a larger scale. Ultimately, I hope my art continues to inspire others and reminds people that creativity and possibility are always within reach.
Where do you find inspiration?
There is constantly so much I want to paint; it feels like an ongoing backlog of ideas waiting to be brought to life.
A lot of my inspiration comes from time spent in the ocean surfing. Every time I’m out there, I’m full of ideas. I notice birds swooping over the water, turtles surfacing, surfers moving across waves, and the changing light across the headland and beach. The ocean is always different depending on the time of day. Sunrise, sunset, or midday light and that constantly shifts how everything feels.
It’s an incredibly sensory experience and always sparks creativity. Inspiration also comes quickly from everyday life. A flower I notice, a bird I think of painting, or even a conversation with someone. One idea often leads to another, and a whole scene begins to form.
What mediums do you work with? Have you explored others?
At the moment, I mainly work with acrylics. I’m comfortable with the medium and appreciate how easily it allows layering and adjustments. It’s also quite forgiving, which gives me room to experiment.
I’ve always been curious about oils, but I haven’t made the leap yet. That may be something I explore in the future.