t e a r s

As a 3ish year old, I was one of ‘those’ wandering children. I had even been picked up by the police once too. As a lost child, not as a delinquent. This drawing depicts the last time I remember wandering off and my first encounter with God. It was also one of last of my […]

S E E D E D H E A R T

This heart started as a response to the parable of the Sower and Mustard Seed parable that can be found in the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke. In Matthew it proceeds the Parable of the Sower. In Mark, Jesus Calms the Storm is the next account in the chapter and in Luke Jesus follows […]

F L O U R I S H

Flourish is the second heart, following on from last weeks Seeded Heart. Flourish is a depiction of a healthy heart. It is nourished, thriving, beautiful, brave, vibrant, and full of life that streams of living water pour out of. As this artwork developed the choices of plants were mostly intentional. The white lily is often […]

t o m b

As I have processed the Easter season over the last few weeks this image came to mind. I was also challanged by doing an Easter image that didn’t include the “usual” imagery. This is where “t o m b” comes into being. Just as I can’t see baby Jesus at Christmas without seeing the cross, […]

r e d

This artwork continues the “r e d” series. Started sometime ago, it was never going to be completed in a Sunday church service timeframe. Little of my work without some serious planning and stress can do that. A classic over thinker and over planner coupled with epic procrastinating skills, it’s hard to let go of […]

a b b a . . . f a t h e r

As I prepared myself emotionally to attend a father’s day online service this morning, I realise it’s one I could easily skip and no one would know. I usually skipped fathers day at church in the past. Too much of that “good dad” feels for someone whose dad didn’t fight for his own. I would […]

“From Darkness Into Life” 2005

“From Darkness Into Life” pastel on board 50cm x 150cm It was important to begin somewhere in my journey over the last 15 years of my art making so I decided to start here. Influenced by Chiaroscuro – a form of lighting that creates dramatic effects. Artists: Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Bill Henson (who inspired this […]