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I was born in Surrey, England and I can't
remember a time when I wasn't
drawing
animals and exploring the natural world. After
drawing my way through a zoology degree in
London it became obvious
that I showed much
more talent as an artist than a scientist so I made
the decision then to immerse myself in the art
world and begin the process
of painting
professionally.
My early work was influenced
by my scientific
knowledge and the skills of observation I learnt
as
a naturalist and these skills are still important
to me.
I have travelled to many different countries in search of subjects but
I often find inspiration from things closer to home and am just as likely
to paint something familiar as exotic.
I currently work from my studio in Sydney, Australia, where I live with my wife
Ellie and our two young sons, John and Max
- both of whom, I'm very pleased to say,
seem to share my love of animals
and painting.
| Mosman Art Prize |
2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1997 |
| Blake Prize |
2006, 2005 |
| Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale |
2006 |
| Waterhouse Natural History Art prize |
2005 |
| Camberwell Art Show, Melbourne |
2007, 2005, 2003, 2001 |
| Australian Watercolour
Institute |
2006,2005,2004,2003,2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 |
| Scotch College, Melbourne |
2003 |
Salon des Refusés:
the alternative
Archibald and Wynne Prize selection |
2003, 2002 |
| Wildlife Art Society of Australasia |
2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 |
| 'ASAP' Vanessa Wood Fine Art, Sydney |
2001 |
| The Royal West of England Academy |
1998 |
| Wildlife Art Society, London |
1997 |
| Tryon Gallery, London |
1996, 1995, 1994 |
Singer & Friedlander/Sunday Times
Watercolour Competition, London |
1995 |
'Not the RA' - Llewellyn Alexander
Gallery, London
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1995 |
| Wildlife Art - Christies, London |
1994, 1995 |
| Musée de la Chase, Paris |
1994 |
| Wildlife Art Gallery, England |
1993 |
| Hawk and Owl Trust, Mall Galleries,
London |
1990 |
| Society of Wildlife Artists, London |
1996, 1994, 1990, 1989, 1987 |
| The Water's Edge - Bathers' Pavilion, Balmoral, Sydney |
2006 |
| The Shark Net - Bather's Pavilion, Balmoral, Sydney |
2005 |
| Leura Fine Arts |
2004 |
| House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney |
2002 |
| Charles Hewitt Gallery, Sydney |
1998, 1997 |
| Caroline J Spiers Gallery, (UK) |
1993 |
| Elected to The Australian Watercolour
Institute |
1999 |
| The Massachusetts Audubon Society |
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| The National Trust |
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The Fauna and Flora Preservation Society
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Winner, Viewers' Choice
Mosman Art Prize |
2005 |
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| Highly Commended
Camberwell Art Show 2005
Commended
John Copes Representational Art Prize 2005
'Cellar Door' |
2005 |
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Highly Commended
Camberwell Art Show
'Autumn Suspended' |
2003 |
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'Best Bird Painting'
Wildlife Art Society of Australasia.
Kookaburra
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2001 |
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| Bird
Observer's Club of Australia Award, Wildlife
Art Society of Australasia.
Australian Magpie |
2000 |
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Viewer's Choice (Runner
Up)
Mosman Art Prize.
Balmoral Boatshed |
2000 |
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| 'Best
Painting of Australian Fauna in Its Natural Habitat'
Wildlife Art Society of Australasia.
Australian White Ibis |
1999 |
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Viewers Choice, (Runner-Up)
Mosman Art Prize.
Blue Book |
1998 |
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