Profile

I  currently reside in Melbourne,  Australia and have been doing so since the mid 80's, after uprooting myself from a small country town existence.  Whilst I have always produced art in many forms over the years,  I've only recently decided to pursue a full time career in art.

I have been painting for over 20 years, using a range of different mediums. My style has fluctuated from being purely realistic and detailed to symbolic and expressionistic. Currently I am venturing forth into the world of children's book illustrating - learning new techniques and mediums, and delving ever deeper into my imagination.

Through going to Bible College and then following this with International Development studies, my passion for justice has been  reinforced . A s a consequence, the images that are forming in my mind and the art that is pouring out of me, is framed by this passion - a desire to use my art to advocate on behalf of others.

I have been fortunate to find a partner in life who shares the same passion for justice and concern for the poor, and who continuously shows me support and encouragement .  For an insightful and thought provoking read, check out Nils' website - soulthoughts.com, where he relates his views on faith and life.

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Education

2003   Coordinator of an art program for Senior Citizens, Warrandyte

2001   Graduate Diploma in International and Community Development, Deakin University

1997   Bachelor of Ministries, Bible College of Victoria  

1983   T.O.P Art and Design Course, TAFE, Mildura

1982   Year 11 Art and Design Course, Mildura Technical College

Solo Exhibitions

2009   Chapel on Station Gallery, Box Hill

2008   Articulate Gallery Space, Burwood East

Group Exhibitions 

2008   Micah Challenge – Create2Advocate Exhibition, Parliament House, Canberra  

2007   World Vision - Art4Aid Prize & Exhibit, Victorian Artists Society, East Melbourne .

2007   Micah Challenge – Create2Advocate Exhibition, Parliament House, Canberra

2003   Warrandyte Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

2003   Camberwell Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

2002   Ivanhoe Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

2002   Camberwell Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

2000   Camberwell Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

1999   Ivanhoe Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

1999   Camberwell Rotary Art Show , Melbourne

Art Prizes

2007   Second Place – Art4Aid Prize & Exhibit, Victorian Artists Society, East Melbourne

2007   Third Place – Greenpeace Australia Design Competition, Sydney

2002     Best work under $400 - Camberwell Rotary Art Show, Melbourne