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A sincere thank you to @carbatec for including me in their initiative honouring ’Women in Wood’. Such a privilege to be amongst these amazing and inspiring women. Happy International Women’s Day to all those wonderful women who are in my life. #womeninwood #womeninwoodworking #inspiringwomen #internationalwomensday

The collection cabinet/coffee table in its home. Collection supports and display is next in the process. Following images are initial design concept, and working drawing example. Acacia timber and tempered glass two drawer table. #designermaker #australiantimber #furnituredesign #bespokefurniture #collections #designinwood

It may be a little confusing that a painters’ account is suddenly filled with furniture. Furniture designer/maker was my post graduate field, and this motto, on our workshop window, has been in my fathers workshop for as long as I can recall. He recently sent me all his tools, and we built a place to house them. It’s been amazing to reacquaint myself with these things that I’ve used since I was small. And share with him the new journey they have been on. I hope you continue to enjoy it too. #happyplace #designermaker #oldskills #oldadage #artist #australianartists #sharedpassion #thanksdad

We’re thrilled to announce that following years of success in Tasmania, PeacePods ® are now available in Brisbane. Sustainable, ethically priced, and approved for either cremation or burial. Follow us @peacepodpeople, and follow the link in our bio for more information, or message us. Please help us spread the word. #ecocasket #handmade #designedinaustralia

How it’s going…and how it began… a special coffee table designed to hold a lifetimes’ collection… #acacia #bespokefurninture #designermaker #australianartist #cabinetmaking #collection

I’d like to do a shout out to a wonderful ceramicist who has just opened an online shop, and does beautiful work. @bonkpottery is gorgeous. Have a look at her work. Kelly also posts work anywhere. #ceramics #functionaldesign #womeninbusiness #buylocal #ceramicartist

The rose gum table has gone to its home, where it sits under one of my favourite paintings! ‘Unfettered’ from the 2017 semantics exhibition. May many wonderful meals be had - It accommodates up to ten people. #designermaker #artist #painter #woodworker #australiantimbers #commission

Workshop corner timber stash. The Huon pine hollow log at the left (holding dowel and rod) is over eight hundred years old. Let’s just let that sink in… 😳 #designermaker #artist #australiantimber #collections #slipperyslope

Nearly there. There are so many stories in these slabs of beautiful rose gum. #bespokefurniture #designermaker #australiantimber #woodworker #commission #wip

Signed on the underside… getting very close now. :) #designermaker #bespokefurniture #australiantimbers #rosegum #brand #otherhat

A little bit of ASMR to end this Thursday… #bespokefurniture #designermaker #australiantimbers #rosegum #furniture

Detail from the nearly completed dining table. Rose gum and macadamia wood. #designermaker #bespokefurniture #australiantimbers #commission #wip #otherhat #australianartist

Makers mark on a nearly completed WIP. Dedicated to the iconic critter that can reduce big bits of wood to smaller bits faster than any woodworker I know. #makersmark #commission #wip #bespokefurniture #designermaker #australiantimbers #yellowtailedblackcockatoo

On the tools. #designermaker #commission #acacia #australiantimbers #bespokefurniture #otherhat #happyplace

I’d like to introduce you to a young designer whose work I’m following closely. He’s equally skilled in graphics, illustration and three dimensional work, and its great to see such passion for excellent design. Please follow him if you’re interested in supporting a young designer. Love your work, @mon.tdesign! #graphicdesign #design #illustration #newtalent #australiandesign

A quiet pair for my favourite dentist. Part of a series in @givensmilepaddington #painting #art #australianartist #feather #rope #series

1000 nautical miles behind us, and wonderful company. :)

N 37°32'02.6" W009°04'05.1" watercolour and pencil on iPad. North Atlantic, on board the yacht ‘Saint Helena’

Please. For all of us - sign the petition on change.org for Stevens law. It calls for mandatory penalties for attacks on people whilst they are on duty. #dogspattingparamedics #stevenslaw. https://chng.it/w58Z8XPGFj

The latest in the steel origami series, Corten steel cranes. 1250 x 800 x 800mm. Call or DM for enquiries, as these are now available! :) #sculpture #origami #crane #steel #art #designermaker

Pond - Spotted Gum Burl and cold cast bronze. Part of a series of small pieces on the subject of water. #smallworks #bronze #burl #art #artist #marineart #waterplants

One vessel has sailed to Victoria to a collector there, thank you! The original origami vessel is on show until April 23rd as part of the current exhibition at the Royal Queensland Art Society. There are some wonderful works in the show, which it was my (difficult) privilege to judge. The winners will be announced on Friday 14th, at 7.00pm. Congratulations to everyone in the exhibition, it is wonderfully diverse and beautifully executed. Thank you to the RQAS and Petrie Terrace Gallery for the opportunity to show some pieces alongside the entries. #artexhibition #water #marineart #oragamiboat #designermaker #petrieterracegallery

Finally in place. ’Chatterbox’ Corten steel, 1100 1100 x 1100mm. DM for enquiries. :) #sculpture #origami #steel #art #designermaker #chatterbox #fortuneteller #saltcellar

To all the wonderful women out there - happy international women’s day. When you’re loving your @trademutt work gear, and have to adjust the welding mask to fit your hairclip. 🤣 #sculpture #origami #steel #art #designermaker #welder #internationalwomensday

Another series of objects that I’ve been working on… recycled hardwood sleeper, corten steel, brass. Suitable for display as an exterior or interior object. DM for enquiries! #sculpture #woodandsteel #antiquarianbooks #designermaker #onthetools #artobject #artanddesign #garden

Another steel piece, this time a nest brazier. Constructed from steel rod, and a wide variety of old tools and farm equipment. Burns like magic! DM for enquiries. Today is also the last chance to grab tickets for the performance on Saturday! https://humanitix.com/au/search?query=El+Rincon #firepit #nest #steel #repurposed #designermaker #brazier

Next instalment in the steel origami series. And we stuck the landing! Paper plane installed and during patina process. Finally a huge shout out to @redpearlj for the epic rigging feat. DM for enquiries. #sculpture #origami #steel #art #designermaker #paperplane #paperdart #stickthelanding

The reason that I’ve been quiet for the last year is that we have been constructing a wood and metal workshop. It’s all done, and I’m launching a new range of garden sculptures. To start off the series, here’s the origami boat. It’s corten steel, and measures 2000 x 850 x 550. These pieces will also be on display on Saturday night. DM for enquiries! :) #sculpture #origami #steel #boat #art #designermakers

Getting close to our big night, and the last chance to pick up tickets ! Join us for a night of live music and a chance to experience ‘Solastalgia’. Spread the word, and invite a friend! #livemusic #environmentalart#environmentalinstallation #macrocystispyrifera #solastalgia #underwaterartist #kelp #installation #climatechangeart #lostforests #underwaterforests https://humanitix.com/au/search?query=El+Rincon

For anyone in Brisbane! An evening of fantastic music, and an opportunity to experience Solastalgia! #livemusic #artandmusic #solastalgia #kelp #environmentalinstallation

‘Solastalgia’ is part of the Woodford folk festival this year, and I’m talking this afternoon as part of a panel discussion in the evergreen. Love to see you if you’re there! Happy new year, everyone. And thank you for your continued support. #environmentalart#environmentalinstallation #macrocystispyrifera #solastalgia #underwaterartist #kelp #installation #climatechangeart #lostforests #underwaterforests

The stages of production for ‘Solastalgia’, an environmental installation dealing with the macrocystis pyrifera forests, and climate change. The fronds of these plants react in real time to the amount of ultraviolet light they are exposed to, and chart the temperature rise in the waters off Tasmania’s coastline. Designed to ultimately be installed underwater, the work will get its first public display at Woodford folk festival at the evergreen venue. Over fifty kilometres of monofilament, thirty kilos of silicone and hundreds of hours. Thank you so much to everyone who has lent their support - I couldn’t have done it without you. #solastalgia #environmentalart #environmentalinstallation #macrocystispyrifera #solastalgia #underwaterartist #kelp #installation #climatechangeart #lostforests #underwaterforests #underwaterart

Meanwhile - amidst a whirlwind of preparation, noise and rigging - someone simply doesn’t care… #ringtail #possum #orchids #studiocompanions #solastalgia

And just when we have a place full of wonderful volunteers - the corpse plant flowers. The smell is like nothing else… #justaswellitsonlyforaday #amorphophalluspaeoniifolius #amorphophallus #unusualplants #corpseflower

In full production mode here, thanks to the amazing people who have volunteered. You guys are the best. Thank you. 💕#collaboration #marineconservation #installation #collectiveeffort #art #underwaterartist .

I’m thrilled and humbled to say I’ve been invited to be part of a panel discussion at the Woodford Folk Festival this year, with the inspirational Brian von Herzen. As part of this, the Solastalgia work will hang at the Evergreens. NOW - Here’s an offer to anyone with time on their hands this week - I have a pass to the festival courtesy of the organisers to anyone willing to work with me on the project in the coming week. I need willing hands. Come and be a part of a phenomenal line up of amazing people! DM me for details! #marineconservation #kelp #installation #woodfordfolkfestival #underwaterart #underwaterartist

Sleeping in a treehouse in a hammock, watching Mt Yasur from the window, and climbing the volcano at night. #vanuatu #tanna #gotthebandbacktogether #adventure

Finally. Big announcement coming… :)) #commission #statera #stilllife #balance #worklifebalance #rope #study #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #goldenpaints #goldenacrylics #sticks #paintingfromlife #blackcockatoo #Zandafunerea #yellowtailblackcockatoo #bigbird #calyptorhychusfunereus

Creeping progress, 🐌 WIP. Thanks for all the lovely encouragement. :) #commission #wip #stilllife #balance #worklifebalance #rope #study #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #goldenpaints #goldenacrylics #sticks #paintingfromlife #blackcockatoo #Zandafunerea #yellowtailblackcockatoo #bigbird #calyptorhychusfunereus

As the slowest growing commission in the history of commissions inches forward… 🐌 #painting #rope #worklifebalance #balanceinatimeofcovid #onwardsandupwards #stilllife #stillhere

First in-water test of “Solastalgia” (thanks, @barbyheath! ) some tweaking required, but the work looks great submerged, and has had overwhelming support. Thank you to everyone involved. #environmentalinstallation #underwaterartist #macrocystispyrifera #climatechange #environmentalart #solastalgia #underwaterart

Nice gradation of colour off the ropemaker. #artistinresidence #woodfordia #lakegkula #underwaterartist #installationart #macrocystispyrifera #climatechange #environmentalart

Wearing a hat I haven’t had on for a long time. A reverse chronology of a labour of love. #table #resin #naturaledge #furnituremaker

Under a watchful eye as I work today. :) #studiocompanions #beardie #catchsomerays #dragon #austaraliannatives

Big red, the largest of 1147 dunes in the Simpson desert. Stunning. #thisisqueensland

Enjoying beautiful outback Queensland for a couple of weeks. #thisisqueensland #artesianbore #outback

‘Heidi’ acrylic on linen 36’ x 48’. Such an enjoyable project. Who has a dog that loves the water? #commission #painting #contemporaryart #portrait #dogsofinstagram #art #artist #instaart #instartist #artcollector #paint #dog #australianartist #underwaterartist #doglovers #sharewithgolden

On the home stretch... some idea of the layers in this work, and how gestural it really is... #dodgypanout #detail #paint #painting #gesture #water #art #underwaterartist #process #dog #stillhaspossumprints

WIP. Slowly, slowly she’s taking shape. Crazy complex... #dogsofinstagram #waterdog #gsdstagram #underwatwrartist #animalportrait #commission #doglovers #wolfhoundcross #possumprintsincluded

The hazards of a. Working outside in the middle of a jungle garden, and b. Leaving paintings lying flat to dry. In my defence, it was in the middle of my work table. Judging by the scat and size of the prints I was visited by a ringtail possum. At least I’ll know him if I see him. #greenpaws #shouldhavehadthewildlifecameraon #midnightvisitor #partofthepaintingnow #rude

A while ago I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon doing an underwater photo shoot with the most beautiful model. Her portrait is starting to take shape. (Spoiler alert!) :) #dogsofinstagram #waterdog #gsdstagram #underwaterartist #animalportrait #wolfhoundcross #gsdforscale

Another underwater test of this work. #itfloats #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #giantkelp #lostforests #underwaterforests #installation #underwaterart #underwaterartist #climatedata #southernocean #underwaterinstallation #photochromatic

To weave a forest. The loom - an inkle design, but purpose built for this particular project. The fronds, and the floats, which are cast from polyurethane elastomer. Like the beads in the fronds, they are photochromic, and change colour when exposed to ultraviolet light. #ajourneyofathousandmiles #installationart #macrocystispyrifera #weaving #inkleloom #environmentalart #environmentalartist #underwaterartist

Someone loves the weather. When your showerhead doubles as your drinking fountain. 🤣 #studiocompanions #calyptorhynchusfunereus #endlesslyentertaining

After a year of fabrication of machines and going back to the drawing board, I finally have proof of concept on this piece. And 80km of fishing line. I also have that. 😳#kelp #underwaterinstallation #photochromic #watertemperaturedata #underwaterforests

I’m back. After the longest year. A string of commissions that people have been so patient with. #backonthetools #familyfirst #painting #series #nest #rope #sticks #likeridingabike @givensmilepaddington

Well, that was quite a ride, wasn’t it? We wish you and your family a safe holiday, wherever you may be, and however you may observe it. Our thoughts are also with all those who are not here to celebrate this one... #cu2020 Long may the Christmas pineapple bear fruit, with decorations by @timeless_piecess #pineappleplant #replant #bestdecorationsever #tropicalholidayseason

After a lovely few months working on personal projects, I’m back to work. :) a commissioned large copper nest, reclaimed copper and plumbing fittings. #sculpture #nest #copper #recycledmaterials

Meet Dudley and Daphne. Two beautiful palm cockatoos by sculptor and friend Folko Kooper. They tower five metres high over the garden, and perfectly capture these amazing and rare Australian birds. Welcome to the menagerie, guys. #sculpture #steel #palmcockatoo #australianart #isocockies

Rope maker V2. Having had the chance to make a lot of rope with the prototype, I’ve refined this version. And made it look very pretty. Thanks Alex and Andrew. Love that CNC router. :)) #nextlevel #rope #oldschool #ropewalk #designermaker #art #underwaterinstallation #artist #underwaterartist #environmentalinstallation #development #behindthescenes #artistsstudio

Latest piece, using the rope making machine. ‘Home is where the he(art) is’ cotton rope and glass vessel. Thanks to @paperboatpress for the great talk about #kintsugi thank you! :) #anatomicalheart #scienceglassware #rope #sculpture #fibreart #art #kintsugiheart #wabisabi

The eeriest lightning show I think I’ve ever seen. Huge, silent, and continuous for over an hour. #strangerthings #lightningshow #weather #brisbaneweather #eeriebeautiful

Experimental phase. One of my favourite parts of any work. Rope of many different thicknesses, and some weaving thrown in. :) #ropeception #loom #nextlevel #rope #oldschool #ropewalk #designermaker #art #underwaterinstallation #artist #underwaterartist #environmentalinstallation #development #behindthescenes #artistsstudio

A lot happening here. A couple of very exciting underwater projects in development, and from concept drawings to assembly (and a lot of tweaking) we have an excellent rope maker... watch this space!... #nextlevel #rope #oldschool #ropewalk #designermaker #art #underwaterinstallation #artist #underwaterartist #environmentalinstallation #development #behindthescenes #artistsstudio

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season, wherever you may be, and however you may celebrate it. Thank you for all your support during the year. Here’s our very Queensland answer to a Christmas tree for your amusement, with decorations by @timeless_piecess #pineappleplant #replant #bestdecorationsever #tropicalholidayseason

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of the exhibition, and for all the support people have shown. It runs until November 7th. A piece of Tasmania’s underwater wilderness, these document the glory of one of the fastest growing plants on earth, and efforts to protect what remains. #exhibition #paintings #glassandbronze #kelp #ocean #marineconservation #marinescience #macrocystis #kelpforests #southbound #tasmania #seaweed #tasmanianart #hobart #art #marineconservation #underwaterartist #underwaterart

Getting close now. :) hanging tomorrow, and opening Wednesday evening. Please join us at 5.30pm, Wednesday the 23rd for the opening if you’re in Hobart. #spreadtheword #exhibition #opening #allwelcome #paintings #glassandbronze #kelp #macrocystis #kelpforests #southbound #tasmania #art #hobart #marineconservation #underwaterartist #underwaterart

A glass and cold cast bronze piece from the upcoming exhibition, opening 5.30pm, next Wednesday the 23rd at Colville Gallery, Salamanca Place. #slumpedglass #glassart #coldcastbronze #patina #spreadtheword #exhibition #opening #allwelcome #paintings #glassandbronze #kelp #macrocystis #kelpforests #southbound #tasmania #art #hobart #marineconservation #underwaterartist #underwaterart

Please join us at 5.30pm, Wednesday the 23rd for the opening if you’re in Hobart. #spreadtheword #exhibition #opening #allwelcome #paintings #glassandbronze #kelp #macrocystis #kelpforests #southbound #tasmania #art #hobart #marineconservation #underwaterartist #underwaterart

Next time I see these it’ll be in Hobart! ‘Evanescence’ opening 5.30 pm October 23rd, Colville Gallery, Salamanca Place. #alldone #exhibition #opening #allwelcome #paintings #glassandbronze #kelp #macrocystis #kelpforests #southbound #tasmania #art #hobart

I’m thrilled to announce that the ‘Data Lounge’ is now on long term loan to the Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying. Thanks to the generosity of its owner, the Data Lounge can be viewed at the museum, 317 Edward Street, Brisbane. A part of the Queensland Museum, it is a great display, and well worth a visit. The museum’s curator is a fabulous guide! #spatialdata #artandscience #furnituredesign #climatedata #remotesensing #remotesensingart #brisbaneart #queenslandmuseum

Latest in this series... with a dog for scale. :) opening October 23rd, Colville Gallery, Hobart. #exhibition #opening #tasmania #temperatewater #deepwater #kelpforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving #kunst #artpractice

What a wonderful opening to the STILL national still life award last night. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery for beautifully curated exhibition, and a great programme over the weekend. Such wonderful and diverse work. Congratulations to all the finalists, and to @kellyaustinceramics for her well deserved win. #stilllife #diversity #artprize #exhibition #meetotherartists

Water, water everywhere... #WIP #gottheblues #coloursofthesea #temperatewater #kelpforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #exhibition #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving

Slumped glass pieces for the new show, ‘Evanesce’ opening October 23rd, Colville Gallery , Hobart. With thanks to the wonderful Lisa de Boer @glassxpressions :) #lostforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #exhibition #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #glass #slumpling #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving

‘Evanesce II’ acrylic on on linen. 136 x 91cm. In memory of our lost wonders. #lostforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #exhibition #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving

WIP continued...the colour of this water is such a departure from the last series. It’s still so familiar, and achingly beautiful. #lostforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #exhibition #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving

WIP.. these are breaking my heart. #lostforests #kelp #macrocystispyrifera #exhibition #evanescence #climatechange #art #painting #process #underwaterartist #subsurface #tasmanianart #coldwaterdiving

New studio entrance - ‘Altus bower’ 2014. Ironbark, steel and hawser, led lighting. 260cm x 360cm x 210cm. I do love this sculpture, and it’s so nice to have it here. :)) #bowerbird #bower #sculpture #largescaleart #rope #entrance #artistsstudio #studiospace

An international selection of specialty brushes for the new series. English, Japanese and American. I’ve had one of these for thirty years, another was an inheritance that was given to me. #brushesaremyweakness #markmaking #righttoolforthejob #artist #painting #newseries #evanescence

‘Dynamism of the self’ Acrylic on linen. Shortly to be heading south for a group show at Colville Gallery, Hobart. With thanks to @amanda.waschevski for the original inspiration. 🙏🏻German Shepherd for scale in second image. :) #realism #portrait #temporal #backtothefuturists #selfportrait #painting #process #aftermuybridge #studiopainting #brisbaneartist #australianartist #paint #artistsstudios

WIP - revert to type. :) #nearlyattheend #badpun #looseend #rope #selfie #realism #portrait #animation #keyframes #selfportrait #painting #process #backtothestudio #studiopainting #brisbaneartist #australianartist #paint #artistsstudios

WIP, This is a response to a request to provide either a self portrait, or a painting of the studio. I’ve tried to do both - the table is my work table. Built by me, it’s filled with treasures from our family adventures. The multiple images catch me in moments of pause whilst at work. The canvas is typical, as is the rope. It’s been a very interesting exercise. I very rarely paint figures, much less myself. #wartsandall #truthful #neverseeninprofile #thatnosehasbeenbrokentwice #alwaystakemyglassesoffforphotos #vanity #realism #portrait #animation #keyframes #selfportrait #painting #process #backtothestudio #studiopainting #brisbaneartist #australianartist #paint #artistsstudios

Successful recovery dive for an outboard motor... Zero vis, three hours... but we got it! You were so generous with your plants to us... thank you to the Martin family. We were just glad we could help. #tightenthosescrews #lostoutboard #muckdiving #zerovisibility #oldskills #recoverydive #damcold :)

I’m thrilled to announce that my work ‘L,O,V,E - Semaphore ’ has been chosen as a finalist in the STILL - National Still Life Award. Congratulations to all the finalists, I’m humbled to be in their company. #still #stilllife #nsw #loveislove #painting #rainbow #artawards #contemporyart #australianartists

WIP- self portrait... the artist as ephemera. :) #realism #portrait #animation #selfportrait #painting #process #backtothestudio #studiopainting #brisbaneartist #australianartist #paint #artistsstudios

WIP - And now for something completely different... art imitating life imitating art... #realism #backtothestudio #studiopainting #brisbaneartist #australianartist #paint #artistsstudios #favouritethings #comeandhavealook

There’s only a couple of pieces left... thank you so much to all the people who’ve taken time over the last ten days to visit the show! We’re going to stay open until the seventh due to requests for another weekend. We’d love to show you these works while they’re still together! We’ve had a number of high school aged kids come who’ve really enjoyed it... #schoolholidayactivity #exhibition #gallery #exhibition #meettheartist #australianartist #brisbaneartist #marineart #process #studiolife #artistsstudio #whatsoninbrisbane

Such a nice day, lots of lovely people dropping in. Thank you to @adrianachristianson for the post, and for stopping off in Brisbane to come by... (And thank you for taking a piece home with you!) drop over the weekend, or any day until July 5th, 10am - 4pm. We’d love to see you. #goodcoffee #makeyourownteaimrubbishatit #brisbaneweekend #whatsoninbrisbane #brisbaneexhibition #artcollector #supportthearts

Also on display until July 5th are all the experimentation from the last three years, the inspiration and the stories behind the works. I’m here daily between 10 and 4 to have a chat about what’s on display. #gallery #exhibition #meettheartist #australianartist #brisbaneartist #marineart #process #studiolife #artistsstudio #whatsoninbrisbane

What a wonderful night... thank you so much to everyone who came and helped us celebrate the opening of Seven/Tenths. Red dots, red wine, and wonderful company. Thank you. :)) we’re open daily until July 5th. #happyandhungover #opening #exhibition #seventenths #greatbarrierreef #conservation #brisbaneart #artcollector #underwaterfineartist

Seven tenths of our world is ocean. Let that sink in for a moment... Isn’t that amazing? Come and see the world from below. Opening on Friday. All welcome, 7-10pm. :) #opening #seventenths #blueplanet #underwaterart #greatbarrierreef #series #exhibition #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #artcollector #subsurface #underwater #reflections #brisbane #marineconservation #australianartist #brisbaneartist #janejamesfineartist #fineart( a tag for those who will be in this wonderful place on Friday. :))

The hang has begun! Opening next Friday. All welcome, 7-10pm. :) #opening #underwaterart #greatbarrierreef #series #exhibition #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #artcollector #subsurface #underwater #brisbane #marineconservation #australianartist #brisbaneartist #janejamesfineartist #fineart

Some physics... this semi circular view of the sky which features in all the paintings in this series is called Snell’s window... it is caused by refraction, and gives a view from horizon to horizon when looking upward underwater. It condenses the sky into a circular image, bounded by either darkness, or reflected images, dependent on water depth. Check out the hashtag #snellswindow to see some great examples. #becausescience #physics #artandscience #refraction #underwater #underwaterartist #funfacts

Detail of a cold cast bronze and slumped glass piece. #fragility #preservation #cast #sculpture #greatbarrierreef #exhibition #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #artcollector #coralspecies #diversity #underwater #brisbane #marineconservation #australianartist #brisbaneartist #janejamesfineartist #fineart

Getting close now. Exhibition opens 21 June, 7-10pm and runs until July 5. Open daily 10 - 4. :) #underwaterart #greatbarrierreef #series #statement #exhibition #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #artcollector #ladyelliotisland #subsurface #underwater #brisbane #marineconservation #australianartist #brisbaneartist #janejamesfineartist #fineart

Photobombed by someone who definitely reckons it’s knock-off time... apologies for the lousy shot. #studioassistant #underwaterart #greatbarrierreef #series #process #exhibition #paint #painting #art #artist #instaart #instaartist #goldenpaints #ladyelliotisland #subsurface #underwater #brisbane #marineconservation #australianartist #brisbaneartist #janejamesfineartist #markmaking #fineart #studiolife

I must confess, I thought I was pretty clever to have achieved such detail in a piece of cold cast bronze. Until a family member pointed out that it just looked like old copper cable. #notascleverasithinkiam #youknowwhoyouare 🤣#sculpture #coldcastbronze #rope #exhibition #backtothedrawingboard #failureisalwaysanoption #stilllikeit

Please join us for a night of celebrating the Great Barrier Reef. #exhibition #opening #invitation #artcollector #fineart #greatbarrierreef #underwaterartist #conservation #southerngreatbarrierreef #ladyelliotisland

There are several processes involved in building up these pieces, and there are about six distinct layers. This gives an effect almost like a lenticular image. But the final application is a bit obvious here! That’s a thumbprint. 👍🏻#gettingmyhandsdirty #nevergoingtobeahandmodel #makersmark #markmaking #process #besttoolforthejob #layers #paint #painting #reflections #totalinternalreflection #lenticular