Selected for Plantae 2024

I’m honoured to have 2 of my drawings selected for the Society of Botanical Artists Plantae 2024 exhibition, which this year is only online. Only 350 works were selected from 1300+ entries from around the world! Check out the catalogue for this exhibition on the SBA website.

Larger Than Life – my retrospective exhibition

An exhibition of my nature-themed drawings from the last 15 years will be exhibited with ‘Art Expressions @123 Fisher’, Castello’s Cucina Exhibition Space, 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton, SA, from 4 April to 30 May 2024. Come along for the opening 5-6pm on Thursday 4 April! Open to the public 9am-4pm Mon-Sat, 10-4 Sundays, except public holidays.

Society of Botanical Artists Fellow

I am honoured to be invited to join the Society of Botanical Artists (SBA), based in the UK, as a Fellow Member. From the SBA website:

” Established in 1985, by Suzanne Lucas, The Society of Botanical Artists brings together artists of national and international repute.

Our aims are:

  • To advance the education of the public by promoting the appreciation of  botanical art
  • To provide facilities for the exhibition of work by artists who practice this genre of art
  • The evaluation and awarding of qualifications to practicing, and those seeking to become, professional artists
  • To promote the protection, appreciation, conservation
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Finalist in 2023 WAMA Art Prize

My recent drawing of the native Soft Speargrass, Austrostipa mollis, has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 WAMA Art Prize. “The WAMA Art Prize invites a multi-disciplinary range of nature inspired Australian artists, to celebrate their connectivity with nature and raise awareness of the importance of conserving our precious and unique Australian environment. The Prize is a biennial award and exhibition showcasing wildlife and nature-inspired art created on or with paper.” My work will hang alongside other finalists in the Ararat Gallery TAMA from 19 August to 19 November 2023, so drop in for a look … Click here for more...

‘Inflorescent’ Solo Exhibition at SALA 2023

I’m delighted to present my solo exhibition ‘Inflorescent‘ at this year’s SALA Festival. ‘Inflorescent’ will be shown from 4 August – 27 August at Hughes Gallery, Fullarton Park Community Centre, Fullarton, SA. This exhibition is generously supported by the City of Unley, as a result of my selection as a finalist in last year’s SALA City of Unley Active Ageing Award. Come along to the opening at 6-8pm on Friday 4th August, or see the exhibition Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm. I will be in the gallery on weekends, so come along and say hello! Please register for … Click here for more...