This collection captures our love and sentimentality for the beauty in the iconic, everyday items and places on the Northern Beaches which are “Iconically Us”.

From my most recent solo exhibition at The Studio, Careel Bay in Avalon, 15% ($1105) was donated to Lifeline Northern Beaches.

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Illustrative painting of a jar resembling Vegemite with the word "Manly" on the label, set on a red and white checkered tablecloth against a pale background.

Seven Miles From Sydney

Mixed media on canvas
81cm x 56cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

Manly is described as the gateway to the Northern Beaches and a beloved spot for tourists and locals alike. The charm of ‘Seven Miles From Sydney’ is searching the layers of nostalgic sentiment that celebrates Australian culture by embracing the 1920’s Manly ferry slogan, historic photos of Manly and the iconic breakfast spread, Vegemite.

Featured on the cover of Tawny Frogmouth March 2024
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Painting of a ferry boat named "Freshwater" on a body of water with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, set against a clear blue sky.

A Thousand Miles From Care

Mixed media on canvas
61cm x 61cm

SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina
Silent Auction

In the same style as ‘Ahoy’ and ‘Drifting’, this artwork will be an iconic scene of the Manly Ferry and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Winning the auction, has given the collector the opportunity to personalise the artwork by including collage that holds special meaning to them.

Psalms

Mixed media on canvas
30cm x 30cm
SOLD

In Christianity, the palm represents success and triumph while to many beach and holiday goers the palm tree has all the feels of peace and harmony that come with holiday vibes.

Painting of a single palm tree with green and yellow fronds on a white background.

Psalm

Mixed media on canvas
20cm x 20cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

In Christianity, the palm represents success and triumph while to many beach and holiday goers the palm tree has all the feels of peace and harmony that come with holiday vibes.

Colorful scallop shells overlapping each other

Sacred Scallops

Mixed media on canvas
81cm x 81cm
SOLD

Cozy living room with a wooden sofa, neutral pillows, a blanket, wicker baskets, and a framed seashell artwork on the wall.
Painting of assorted seashells with intricate patterns and colors in a wooden frame.

Harvest

Mixed media on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak
20cm x 20cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

Pipi Shells are hand-harvested from the intertidal zone of sandy beaches with good surf from just below the surface. What can we learn an harvest about ourselves and each other if we look deeper?

A framed artwork featuring a collection of colorful seashells in various shades of blue, red, and natural tones.

Little Sacred Scallops

Mixed media on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak
30cm x 30cm

SOLD

Abstract painting depicting two stylized human figures sitting with arms reaching upwards, mirrored in water below, featuring a blue ocean and sky background.

Revival

Mixed media on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak
30cm x 30cm
SOLD

Abstract painting of a waterfront building at night, featuring a deep blue sky and water, with part of a structure on the right side, displaying lit windows and arches.

Pavilion by night

Mixed media on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak
30cm x 30cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

Surreal artwork featuring a small building with arched windows and a wooden roof, set against a vivid pink and purple sky and a serene body of water. Two stylized purple trees are superimposed over the scene, adding a dreamlike quality. Framed in a light wooden frame.

Going home?

Mixed media on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak
30cm x 30cm
SOLD

Circular artwork featuring a blue and white painted wave over a collage of vintage black and white photos, including old vehicles and buildings.

Crash Through The Waves

Mixed media and impasto on 20cm circular board
SOLD

Abstract circular artwork featuring dynamic blue and white brushstrokes resembling ocean waves, combined with sepia-toned vintage imagery of a beach and people. Text references 'Manly Beach' and 'Main Manly Wharf.'

Dip Your Toe In

Mixed media and impasto on 20cm circular board
SOLD

Round surf wax label with "Sex Wax" text, blue color scheme, mentions "Northern Beaches 2099 AUS," "DEE WHY," "6X Extra Hard," "Quick Humps," "Tropic," "The Best For Your Stick," "185 Grams," "Non-Toxic."

Tropics of Dee Why

Mixed media on 50cm circular board
SOLD

Now iconic on our Northern Beaches, the surfboard wax comes in an assortment of formulas for the different water temperatures and this series of artworks was created to pay homage to our assortment of beaches. ‘Dee Why’ features historical images of Dee Why.

Colorful abstract painting featuring a lollipop with collage elements, including a brown hat, yellow circles, green circle, and various vintage-style newspaper clippings in the background.

Manly Cowboy

Mixed media on canvas
20cm x 20cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

Treasure those fleeting moments of pleasure as time passes all too quickly.

A mixed-media artwork featuring an ice cream cone with white ice cream and a chocolate flake against a blue background filled with vintage monochrome images of Manly Beach.

99 reasons to love where you live

Mixed media on canvas
20cm x 20cm
SOLD

A reminder of what an amazing country Australia is to live in, count your blessings.

Illustration of wrapped candies with yellow wrappers and "Allen's" logo on red, blue, and white paper, featuring printed text.

Fan -Tales of Old

Mixed media on canvas
51cm x 51cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

After production for 93 years, Allens described the iconic lolly as being ‘deleted from our shelves’. Look deeper, what else have we erased over time?

Colorful abstract painting with text overlay including partial recipe ingredients and instructions.
Illustration of a Cadbury Caramello Koala candy wrapper with a koala character and Vegemite jar background.

Sweet and Salty

Mixed media on canvas
81cm x 56cm
SOLD at The Studio, Careel Bay Marina

‘Sweet and Salty’ is a fun celebration of our iconic fauna, the koala. Created using hundreds of my own drawings of our iconic breakfast spread, Vegemite, this artwork partnership screams Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Colorful abstract painting of the iconic Manly Ferry, set against a collage background featuring images of Manly, Australia landmarks and historical scenes.

Christmas Bauble Iconically Us style

Mixed media on canvas
28cm x 36cm
SOLD

A little ferry Christmas decoration steeped in history and celebrated in art, music and literature.