Gumtree Series II #8 green Watching my own children grow

Watching my own children grow up is one of my greatest joys

to question what we’re seeing—to sit in that space between representation and reality

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charcoal and wax pencil on framed canvas

big skies and those everyday moments of light that feel familiar to so many of us

Gumtree Series II #8 green Watching my own children grow30 x 42cm Original painting on Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Paper, 320gsm Acrylic and Mixed Media 2023 At home in Clifton Beach, Tasmania I am surrounded by monolithic gumtrees. These natives have stood for many years and everyday I'm astounded by their colours, texture and variation in tone. They are both strong yet soft, ever changing, depending on the time of day, weather and season. Observing them has been a daily ritual. These monuments have