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Arts & Painting

Ian has been painting for many decades, using art as a way to slow down, observe more carefully, and make sense of the world through colour, light, and form.

Painting and writing are deeply connected in Ian’s creative life. Both are ways of paying attention — of noticing detail, holding complexity, and reflecting on the stories that shape how we see the world.

About Ian as an Artist

His work is deeply influenced by landscape, place, and the natural environment, often capturing moments of stillness, movement, and quiet reflection. He works primarily in oil and watercolour, allowing each medium to shape the mood and story of the piece.

Over the years, Ian has contributed to a range of projects, including large-scale murals at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre featuring Australian wildlife. He has also studied art in Florence, Italy — an experience that continues to influence his approach to composition, technique, and the emotional depth of his work.

Gallery

A pastel drawing of a young child with curly hair and a bright smile, wearing a dark shirt, set against a vivid red background.

A brightly colored parrot with red, yellow, blue, and green feathers perches on a branch against a blurred green background.

A colorful impressionist painting shows a steam train and a yellow train on parallel tracks, surrounded by green trees, with tall city buildings in the background under a bright sky.

A watercolor painting of a charming country house with red brick walls, multiple tall chimneys, and lush green bushes and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

A vibrant, impressionist painting of a sunlit house partially hidden by trees, with colorful dots and brushstrokes creating dappled light on the grass, foliage, and a rustic gate in the foreground.

A painting of a kookaburra with white and gray feathers perched on a branch, against a blurred green and yellow background with hints of red and orange.

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Select works may become available for purchase in the future.
If you are interested in acquiring an original painting or print, please register your interest below.

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