The Aviary

The Rainbow Lorikeet
Oil and mixed media on canvas.
76 X 76 cm \ 2026 \ $550 AU

A vibrant rainbow lorikeet emerges through lush tropical foliage and soft frangipani blooms, alive with colour, movement, and quiet intensity. Rich layers of green, turquoise, and gold create a luminous atmosphere, celebrating the beauty and energy of nature while inviting a moment of stillness and connection.

Butterfly Garden Series
Mixed Media
1. 101 X 101 cm \ 2023 \ NFS
2. 45 X 45 cm \2023 \
3. 55 X 65 cm \2023 \

Perched quietly among the twisting branches of a gum tree, this pastel drawing captures the familiar charm and character of the kookaburra. Soft layered textures and earthy Australian tones bring warmth and life to the piece, celebrating the beauty of native birdlife and the peaceful presence of nature.

The Peacock Dance
Oil and mixed media on canvas.
76 X 76 cm \ 2025 \ $550 AU

This striking mixed media piece celebrates the majesty and elegance of the peacock, its iconic feathers unfurled in a dazzling display of colour and texture. The richly layered background adds depth and intrigue, allowing the iridescent blues, greens, and golds of the plumage to stand proudly at centre stage. The bird’s regal stance exudes grace, confidence, and timeless beauty.

Kookaburra Resting
Pastel drawing on Colourfix pastel paper
71 X 91 cm \ 2014 \ NFS

Perched quietly among the twisting branches of a gum tree, this pastel drawing captures the familiar charm and character of the kookaburra. Soft layered textures and earthy Australian tones bring warmth and life to the piece, celebrating the beauty of native birdlife and the peaceful presence of nature.

Drifting Feather
Oil and mixed media on canvas.
76 X 41 cm \ 2026 \ $550 AU

Suspended in stillness, this feather floats effortlessly in the dark, as though caught mid-drift on an unseen breeze. Strokes of violet, gold, and sapphire shimmer across its delicate barbs, capturing the play of light and the infinite spectrum hidden within nature’s simplest forms.

In this work, the vibrant colours hint at the unseen energy that moves through the lightest of forms, carrying stories and whispers across time and space.
Feathers have long carried symbolic meaning across cultures, which are often seen as signs of peace, purity, and spiritual connection.

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