Welcome to a selection of some of the commissions created for and with my collectors.
I adore the exploration stage as it’s always heart-warming and insightful to hear peoples’ stories and how we’ll translate those to the canvas. The next stage is sourcing or creating the collage whether that’s my own drawings, handwritten notes, historic photos, or family photos (the possibilities are endless!) to create a truly personalised artwork. Lastly, washes of paint are applied and the layers of sentiment and meaning are brought together.
If this sounds like something you’d like for your home or to gift to a loved one, reach out. As a starting point, I can send you a guide to my process and cost guidelines.
Leigh
A Thousand Miles From Care
Mixed media on canvas
61cm x 61cm
Framed in Tasmanian Oak
Won at a silent auction, this commission of the Manly Ferry arriving at Circular Quay features layered collage elements that hold significant memories for the winning family, who live in Curl Curl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Bungan Beach
Mixed media on canvas set of two
30cm x 30cm
Framed in flooded gum
These pair of mixed media artwork captures the 180 degree view from a client’s holiday home at Bungan Beach, Northern Beaches, Sydney. Tailored historical images are captured throughout the collage beneath the landscape providing connection and legacy to the land.
Kylie
Mixed media on canvas
30cm x 30cm
Created as a 40th birthday gift, this mixed media artwork uses individual paint tubes to represent each member of the family. Layers of personal meaning are embedded throughout the piece, including nicknames, book excerpts, and references to the mother’s First Nations artwork, forming a quiet celebration of shared memory and connection.
Familia
Mixed media on canvas
60cm x 50cm
Framed in Tasmanian Oak
Bringing together Brazilian, British, and Australian heritage, this piece reflects the story of an expat family and their shared identity. “Familia” sits beautifully in their dining room and has become a cherished talking point within the home.
A Proper Brew
Mixed media on canvas
30cm x 30cm
Framed in Tasmanian Oak
Created as a gift for her British husband, this artwork incorporates personal references and meaningful details from his life. Three years on, his wife shared that it remains “one of the best gifts I ever got him.”
Proud Yorkshireman
Mixed media on canvas
40cm x 40cm
Framed in Tasmanian Oak
As the name suggests, this artwork was commissioned for a Yorkshireman living in Australia. His daughter commissioned this artwork and selected some of his favourite items, a nod to familiar comforts and a sense of home.