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Sheffield Tasmania
No.76. In my series of short stories. Sheffield Tasmania This artwork inspired by the farms and people of Sheffield Tasmania, was a deeply engaging project. The scene encapsulates the essence of the town and its surrounding landscape, blending the charm of the mountain with the vibrant life of the people and their environment. Driving through the small country towns of Tasmania, my perspective on these places shifted dramatically. The subtle nuances and unique characteristic
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Emu, Karijini Ranges, Kangaroo, Australian Outback.
A weekend away at Karijini National Park saw Mother Emu fiercely guarding her chicks from nearby humans, while the kangaroos quickly fled the scene.
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Perth on the Swan River.
My childhood was filled with sightseeing adventures while living and playing along the Perth foreshore, especially around Matilda Bay and the beautiful grounds of the University of Western Australia.
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The Local Grocer
No.73 in my series of short stories. The Local Grocer The Local Grocer. One of 3 in this series. I am describing this painting that holds deep personal significance to me, capturing memories of my childhood. I am trying to vividly capture a transformative period in Perth's history, shaped by the industrious efforts of multicultural migrant families. Their contribution is more than just agricultural it ads significantly to the cultural and economic fabric of the regions,
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Marble Bar Ironclad Hotel
Memories of Marble Bar's Ironclad Hotel. The people and their stories.
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Family Gathering on the Yule river.
A great day out lunching on the Yule river after a cyclone has brought seasonal rains to the area.
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My Red Dog
Me and My Red Dog on Roy Hill Station trying to get him onto the back tray of our Landcruiser.
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Indian Pacific
No 65. in my series of short stories The Indian Pacific train embarked on its inaugural trans continental journey on 23 February 1970 and...
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1973 HQ Holden Kingswood
No.64 in my series of short stories So there isn't a 1973 HQ Holden Kingswood in my painting but it did inspire this work. In the 1970's...
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Tasmania somewhere
No 66. in my series of short stories A large 2m by 1.2m Mixed Media on canvas. A colourful painting which makes up my story. This...
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Daintree Rainforest.
No 62. in my series of short stories. Daintree Rain Forest Driving north to the Daintree River with only a ferry for vehicle crossing, added to the uniqueness of the property we had just purchased. The Daintree Rainforest is known for its biodiversity and natural beauty, so having a piece of it was going to be a new challenge and we had quite the adventure exploring our new property in the Daintree Rainforest! The lush and dense vegetation, along with the presence of the nat
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Dirt track to Millstream.
No.61 in my series of short stories. After painting 3 rather large watercolor scenes of the Dirt track to Millstream and sending copies...
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Sturt's Desert Pea
No.60 in my series of short stories. My experiences and observations of the Sturt's Desert Pea "Red Eye" variant, adds an interesting...
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Gold Prospecting in a river bed.
No.59. in my series of short stories. We had been out Gold Prospecting in a river bed and up and down hills and valleys. It was after a...
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Life in a caravan park.
No.58 in my series of short stories. Life in a caravan park. Yep that's me on the right, 30 years old, skinny and full of life, oh...
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Albany Western Australia
No.56. in my series of short stories. Wonderful memories from my time working just out of Albany, Western Australia on a property...
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HQ 1973 Holden Kingswood
No.52. in my series of short stories. It was in 1978 when we once again would travel Australia's outback in our Red HQ 1973 Holden...
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Vintage Caterpillar Crawler Tractor
No.51. in my series of short stories. My grandparents had a sheep and wheat farm in Jennacubine Western Australia where as children my...
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Kailis Fisheries in my Mark 2 Ford Zephyr
No.47. in my series of short stories For one season I worked at the Kailis Fisheries, in Port Denison on the Western Australian coast...
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Red Dog. (My story)
No.45. in my series of short stories In the vast and rugged landscape of Western Australia, a charismatic and adventurous Kelpie mix...
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