인스타그램 스토리 뷰어

The only image I took of this little painting of T, so here it is.
I’m grateful she sold at the WA Portrait Artist exhibition earlier this year 🎨
25x15cm Oil on Board

#oilpainting #figurativeartwork #australianartist #myart #instaart

I took some images in my studio a few years ago and am playing a little here. I was going to take out the easels in the background but I think I like them for now.
Oil on board 23x30cm

#portraitpainting #oilonboard #figurativeartwork #australianartist

A beautiful weekend away at @jennydaviesartist stunning property in Toodyay with @rhodakirkart and @sarah_pondevie_art ❤️ 🎨

A beautiful weekend away at @jennydaviesartist stunning property in Toodyay with @rhodakirkart and @sarah_pondevie_art ❤️ 🎨

A beautiful weekend away at @jennydaviesartist stunning property in Toodyay with @rhodakirkart and @sarah_pondevie_art ❤️ 🎨

A beautiful weekend away at @jennydaviesartist stunning property in Toodyay with @rhodakirkart and @sarah_pondevie_art ❤️ 🎨

A beautiful weekend away at @jennydaviesartist stunning property in Toodyay with @rhodakirkart and @sarah_pondevie_art ❤️ 🎨

Here is the image and artist statement to accompany the painting. Was very fortunate to take part in this year’s @mandorlaartaward and writing for the text below was both quite personal and daunting but maybe therein lies the truth.

What is Truth?
‘I was afraid, because I was naked: and I hid myself’ Genesis 3.10b

“This work began with the idea of truth as a moment of realisation rather than something fixed or moral. In the biblical story, nakedness only becomes frightening once it is noticed. Nothing has changed, except awareness. The figure turns away, caught between being seen and wanting to hide. The body is painted simply, without idealising it. I wanted it to feel ordinary and human, not symbolic or dramatic. The fabric suggests an attempt to cover oneself, but it doesn’t quite succeed. It sits somewhere between exposure and protection. For me in particular, truth here is about the discomfort of self-awareness. The moment of recognising oneself and responding instinctively by hiding. It’s a response that still feels very familiar and one I wrestle with every day.”

Holmes a Court Gallery
10 Douglas St Gooyaman, West Perth
Wed-Frid 11-5pm
Sat 12-4pm

Photo credit @lucidastudio

#waportraitartists

Here is the image and artist statement to accompany the painting. Was very fortunate to take part in this year’s @mandorlaartaward and writing for the text below was both quite personal and daunting but maybe therein lies the truth.

What is Truth?
‘I was afraid, because I was naked: and I hid myself’ Genesis 3.10b

“This work began with the idea of truth as a moment of realisation rather than something fixed or moral. In the biblical story, nakedness only becomes frightening once it is noticed. Nothing has changed, except awareness. The figure turns away, caught between being seen and wanting to hide. The body is painted simply, without idealising it. I wanted it to feel ordinary and human, not symbolic or dramatic. The fabric suggests an attempt to cover oneself, but it doesn’t quite succeed. It sits somewhere between exposure and protection. For me in particular, truth here is about the discomfort of self-awareness. The moment of recognising oneself and responding instinctively by hiding. It’s a response that still feels very familiar and one I wrestle with every day.”

Holmes a Court Gallery
10 Douglas St Gooyaman, West Perth
Wed-Frid 11-5pm
Sat 12-4pm

Photo credit @lucidastudio

#waportraitartists

What a wonderful opening night for the @mandorlaartaward
Such an honour to be part of such a significant art award.
I’ll post more of the painting and the text to go with it soon.
Huge thanks to entire committee and sponsors for a wonderful exhibition 🙏❤️

Congratulations to winners:
@aaronmooreart
@jodarbs
Grant Hill
@melclmnts
@glennloughrey
@brettnann
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Holmes a court Gallery
10 Douglas St Gooyaman, West Perth
We’d-Fri 11-5pm & Sat 12-4pm
On until 30th May
@gallery.hac
@notredameaustralia

#artexhibitions #australianartist #portraitpainting #oiloncanvas #perthisok

A look back over the week at the @waportraitartists exhibition opening and just a small portion of work on display - a fabulous night and a huge turnout. A huge effort to the hardworking committee and members.
Closing soon!!! 🎨
Photo credit - Rob Davies 🙌
@inglewoodartshub ❤️

WA Portrait Artists - Small Works
April 15-2 May 2026
Inglewood Arts Hub
895 Beaufort St, Inglewood

Fridays are the best - life drawing @rhodakirkart with @jennydaviesartist and @sara_j_portraits

Wonderful model @josie.artmodel 🙏❤️

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Can’t wait for the ‘small works’ 2026 @waportraitartists exhibition starting this week.

‘This exhibition moves away from formal portraiture’s focus on status, instead focusing on the tension between the artificial and the real. It is directing attention to capture quiet moments of introspection and genuine emotional expression. In this show the audience will notice how intimate portraits expand to create a greater impact within the gallery setting. It is evident that scale is a significant factor in shaping the viewer’s experience’.

Artist talks are on the 18th April from 1pm to 2pm. Join us as some of our artists talk about their process and preparation for the exhibition. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ artist-talks-wa-portrait-artists-2026-small-works-exhibition-tickets-1985884755763?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

#perthartist #portraiture #waartist #australianartist

So grateful to have been included in this lineup for the @mandorlaartaward

Congratulations to all finalists 🙌 details attached
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#waportraitartists #artexhibition #oi̇loncanvas #australianartistsoninstagram #contemporaryartwork

So grateful to have been included in this lineup for the @mandorlaartaward

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#waportraitartists #artexhibition #oi̇loncanvas #australianartistsoninstagram #contemporaryartwork

So grateful to have been included in this lineup for the @mandorlaartaward

Congratulations to all finalists 🙌 details attached
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#waportraitartists #artexhibition #oi̇loncanvas #australianartistsoninstagram #contemporaryartwork

Huge surprise and very grateful to have won the Oil category at the @wasainc exhibition this weekend.Big thanks to all those involved that work so hard to make it a really special show!

Last day tomorrow to check out all the fabulous art and take home a forever piece 🎨

Huge surprise and very grateful to have won the Oil category at the @wasainc exhibition this weekend.Big thanks to all those involved that work so hard to make it a really special show!

Last day tomorrow to check out all the fabulous art and take home a forever piece 🎨

Friday fun @rhodakirkart. Wonderful morning spent with gorgeous peeps painting from life. Great model (Greg) 🎨

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#oi̇loncanvas #lifepainting #workinprogress #australianpainter #myart

It’s one step forward and two back on this mini 🖼️

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#justkeeppainting #oiloncanvas #workinprogress #contemporaryart #australianartist