Waves stand up over a reef in their last stages of their travel.
Breaking wave series
I love these waves. They have been part of my journey since 2006 and I still enjoy making them. Every one in the series is unique and inspired by what's very close to my back yard!
A moment in time series
This series captures the power of the sea. these waves have been spawned in far off waters and end in a final crash on our shores.
Big wave
Brittlestar wave
Tall ships
In the crash of a wave
Waters rising
Boats
Boats are the way we traverse the seas.
If we are game,
we dive below!
I am fascinated by sea travel. My ancestors were wrecked at Barwon Heads in 1853 and I have lived nearby for the past 36 years.
Waiting Ships
Tied up in port waiting the cargo for the trip home.
Akuna - Port Phillip Pilot Boat
Tall ships
Thedangers of the journey to Australia in the nineteenth century.
My Dawn Treader
Steamer
Container Ship
'Couta Boat Race
Don't worry, it's only a Tug!
Flagship
The Great Escape
No lights, No Charts, No Hope!
Into the storm
Newlyn Trawler
Rounding the Starboard Mark
The Race
Waiting for cargo
Lights of Lonsdale
History of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Sea creatures
I spent 29 years as a Marine biologist and the same time exploring the wold of glass.
These are a few of my creations ...
Take off
Escaping predators. How the chaser must wonder what has happened!
The mating dance
There is a wonderful Attenborough video of the mating dance of the weedy sea dragon in the waters not far from me - this piece is inspired by him.
Weedy sea dragons
They are so beautiful to observe underwater.
School shark
Wall hanging
Architectural Commissions
Here are a few recent architectural commissions.
These always present lots of challenges and learning and are very rewarding.
Weedy sea dragon window
Front door of a historic house. The sea dragon is painted using traditional glass paints and silver stain. The corner pieces and rondels were salvaged from an old window.
An ocean between the waves
A privacy screen. Seven panels (800mm x 2400mm) in a polished stailess steel frame.
An ocean between the waves
A closer look.
An ovean between the waves
Detail
"Sea Dreaming"
Marine Science Laboratory, Queenscliff
"Sea Dreaming"
Detail
Time and Tide
Bathroom window, Point Lonsdale
Dentist Reception
Dentist reception
Patient's view
"Tree of Life"
Somers School Camp
Ozone
Triptych, private residence
"Fisher of Men"
Anglican Church, Ocean Grove
Plates
Trophies and Awards
Victorian Coastal Council Awards 2014, 2015
Victorian Coastal Council Awards 2013
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Perpetual trohpy
Point Lonsdale Boadriders Trophies
Jewellery
Seaview Exhibition 2018 - some images, more to come...