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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, both of whom, I'm very pleased to say,
seem to share my love of animals
and painting.
| Australian Watercolour
Institute |
2011 through 1999 |
| Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale |
2011, 2006 |
| Mosman Art Prize |
2010, 2009, 2008,2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1997 |
| North Sydney Art Prize |
2011 |
| Mortimer Prize |
2011, 2010 |
| Blake Prize |
2006, 2005 |
| Waterhouse Natural History Art prize |
2005 |
| Camberwell Art Show, Melbourne |
2007, 2005, 2003, 2001 |
| 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 |
| Up Close - bird paintings -Bathers' Pavillion |
2010 |
| Crossing the Line, Mary Place Gallery, Sydney |
2008 |
| Sand, Sea and Four Small Birds - Bathers' Pavillion |
2008 |
| 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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Best Watercolour
North Sydney Art Prize
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2011 |
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Prize Winner
Waterbrook Art Prize |
2011 |
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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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