My Story

 

My Story

I’ve always felt most at home on the land. I grew up on a dairy farm, surrounded by animals, river flats and mountains to roam. Before school age, I was Dad’s little offsider on the dairy farm, while Mum taught at the local high school. Those early years shaped me, teaching me respect and the importance of the bonds shared with animals and the land. I have spent most of my adult years working on cattle stations. Horses, dogs, and wide-open country are at the heart of what I paint.

When I pick up my pastels, I capture the moments that make rural life so special — the trust between a horse and rider, the loyalty of a good dog, the stillness of early mornings, and the strength of the people who live close to the land.

My hope is that my art takes you back to the beauty of the bush: the space, the smells, the animals, the people, and the sky that seems to go on forever. At its core, my work is about freedom — the freedom to feel deeply, to remember where we come from, and to stay connected to what truly matters.