‘The Land Wakes First’ is an impressionistic acrylic work that reflects a moment of quiet transition in the Pilbara landscape, where night and day briefly coexist. Inspired by a red rock formation along the Fortescue River, this piece explores the presence of land as something enduring, rhythmic, and present. The warm bands of colour moving across the canvas evoke both time and the energetic intensity held within the landscape.

The shadow cast over the rock as the sun rises creates a moment in which light erodes the dark, while the lingering moon in the early morning sky remains.

This piece aims to carry memory, stillness, and transformation, in acknowledgement of the Traditional Owners of this land, the Yindjibarndi people. The Fortescue River region and surrounding Pilbara country are strongly connected to Yindjibarndi cultural, spiritual, and ancestral traditions. Through colour and contrast, this work invites viewers to consider the land not only as a physical environment, but also as a psychological and cultural presence.

Sunflowers, inspired by a bouquet of sunflowers gifted from a friend, this painting holds warmth, joy, and lightness to which I believe sunflowers resemble.

Chequered Swallowtails is inspired by the butterflies I found in my backyard, capturing the beauty and movement of a quiet moment in everyday life. The painting reflects their striking markings and the sense of wonder that comes from noticing something so special close to home.

Sea Shell is an abstract painting inspired by the intricate ribbing and sculptural form of a fossilized shell, capturing the natural textures and quiet beauty of something shaped by time and the sea.

Miss Hibiscus is a delicate artwork inspired by the iconic tropical flora, a garden staple, which resembles the warmth of Northern Australia.

Grevillea is an abstract interpretation of the vibrant native bloom, highlighting its intricate patterns and flowing, organic forms.

Hearsons Cove is an artistic interpretation of the much-loved local beach, known for its calm, swimmable waters in the Dampier and Karratha region. This piece reflects the gentle movement, soft colours, and relaxed atmosphere that make the cove a treasured spot for locals and visitors alike.

Gouache on paper, framed.

The lovely miss Pink Princess, inspired by the philodendron plant found on (you guessed it) my mums balcony. Another piece of inspiration drawn from my mornings sitting with mum and dad on the balcs having a cuppa. Boy, living away from home for sure makes me miss those moments !

Acrylic & ink pen on Paper, framed

The beautiful thing about art is how one piece can be interpreted differently for those viewing. For example, one may suggest this piece reminds them of the tropics, or the juicy taste of pawpaw, or a regular order for a pawpaw smoothie each Sunday morning at the local market juice stall. For me, this piece evokes feelings of nostalgia, memories of me walking through my grandparents garden only to look up and see unripe green pawpaws clinging to the pits of the over arching branches sprouting from the tree. If you ask me, this piece is interprets the sense of belonging.

Acrylic & ink pen on paper, framed

My second philodendron piece. This work was inspired by my earlier ‘Pink Princess’, but this time I wanted to experiment with a dry brushing technique, drawing the viewer’s eye to the plant’s patterns and textures rather than its colour.

This particular plant was a housewarming gift to myself, a way of bringing life into our new space here on the west coast. If you’re anything like me, filling a space with living things is a great way of returning to the present moment. There’s something deeply grounding about caring for something and watching it grow and thrive.

For me, this piece speaks to growth and new beginnings, I wonder what it might represent for you?

Acrylic on canvas [framed]

Original artwork inspired by the gorgeous Western Honey bees I happened to stumble upon one afternoon, hovering around a golden dewdrop planted in our backyard. Wrapped with a textured white frame, this piece is ready for those who may enjoy taking the time to wonder, perhaps in their own backyards, observing the little moments life has to offer.

This piece is a little bit special as I created it back in 2020 when I first began sharing my art across many platforms. Watercolour Sunset Lily is an expressive impressionistic piece interpreting the feeling of sunset light by capturing glowing shades of coral, pink, orange, and soft red against a warm yellow background. Every time I glance at this piece, it fills me with warm, lively, uplifting energy as I’m reminded of the warm palette mimicking the sun’s glow as it sails to set each day.

Artwork dimensions: 15.5 cm x 20.7 cm (3cm white boarder)

I’ve grown really fond of exploring the patterns and textures found in flora, experimenting with different styles and approaches to bringing them to life! Created with gouache on paper, this piece takes inspiration from the beautiful patterns and shapes of the heliconia plant, commonly seen across tropical settings. fluid layers of colour and bold white gestures create a sense of movement and bring out the plant’s lively energy in an abstract way. Rather than showing the heliconia literally, the work captures its spirit, warmth, and tropical character.

Artwork dimensions: 24 cm x 33.7cm (includes 3cm white boarder)

Created using watercolours on paper, this piece captures the iconic blue‑skied beach scene of the Top End — the much‑loved Nightcliff Foreshore, familiar to both locals and visitors. It reflects the calm beauty of a dry‑season morning and evokes memories of sunbathing on the rocks before taking a quick dip with mates.

Artwork dimensions: 20.7 cm x 15.5cm (3cm white boarder)

I think this is where my true love and appreciation for gouache really came through. I loved experimenting with the colours in this piece — especially the way the mixed shadows play against the bold vibrance of the sunset. T’was a super fun and cool piece to create, reminding me of my days spent at the Mindil beach markets - Laksa in one hand, fresh juice in the other, surrounded by my closest mates. This piece deserves to find a vibrant home, one that feels just as full of colour, warmth, and good memories.

Artwork dimensions: 20.7 cm x 15.5cm (3cm white boarder)

This is THE piece — one of my absolute favourites I’ve made (I’m sure I say that about a lot of my paintings, hehe). I remember painting this during my house-sitting days, inspired by a freshly cut bouquet displayed on the kitchen counter. The sweet, floral scent filled the space — so beautiful that I couldn’t resist capturing those blooms in their prime. I adore this colour palette, especially how the yellow pours through the pinks, purples, and greens. It always reminds me of that glowing, tropical warmth of the Darwin sun, spilling its rays across the northern scenery.

This piece deserves to live in a vibrant home — one that radiates the same warmth and colour it was born from!

Artwork dimensions: 15.5 cm x 20.7 cm (3cm white boarder)

This piece is part of a gentle collection titled Mum’s Balcony — a series inspired by the thriving plant life that borders the communal space where we share food, stories, and time together at Mum’s place, specifically out on the balcony. I wanted to be a little more playful with this one, focusing on abstractly drawing out the leaf patterns and emphasising their outlines using gouache paints. So here we have it — my beloved and original Hoya Cumingiana piece.

Artwork dimensions: 15.5 cm x 20.7 cm (3cm white boarder)

This piece is part of a gentle collection titled Mum’s Balcony — a series inspired by the thriving plant species that border the communal space where we share food, stories, and our time at Mum’s place, specifically on the balcony. I absolutely love the green patterning across the plant’s leaves, so I wanted to capture and emphasise their cohesiveness using gouache paints. And here we have it — my beloved and original Chinese Evergreens piece.

Artwork dimensions: 15.5 cm x 20.7 cm (with a 3 cm white border)

This piece is the start of a gentle collection, close to home (quite literally). I remember painting this piece after glancing upon the peperomia leaves one afternoon, which sat in a hanging pot plant overlooking the garden from the balcony at mum’s place in Darwin. I wanted to capture the unique and contrasting cool and warm shades of green that overlapped eachother in a complementary way. So here we have it, my beloved and original ‘Peperomia’ piece.

Artwork Dimensions: 15.5cm x 20.7cm (with 3cm white boarder)