About the Artist

Originally from Yorkshire in the UK, emigrated to Australia in 2005.

As well as being an artist June is also an avid SCUBA diver and underwater photographer, her work is often Inspired by nature, especially her love of the Ocean. By combining the two hobbies, diving, and painting, her specialty is creating unique underwater scenes, working from both memory and photographs and sometimes just pure imagination. 

As a member of the Watercolour Society of WA June works mainly in Watercolour, but depending on the subject matter, also likes to work in Acrylic and mixed media.

June has exhibited in Various local exhibitions and early 2020 took part in the first Australian International Watercolour Exhibition, held in Fremantle WA. and has sold work locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Demonstrations and workshops for art groups are available by arrangement. Small private groups of up to six people can be catered for at her residence.

Three Little Birds

SOLD

 

70cm X 33cm

I just love Australian Blue Wrens, this was a fast loose painting from memory, I love putting character into creatures when ever I can…I think this worked?

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Turtle Rocks

$495

55cm x 75cm – Framed

I photographed this Green Turtle while SCUBA diving in a cave in Fiji, I used the photo for the Turtle  detail, and painted an imaginary background.

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Whale Song

$495

55cm x 75cm – Framed

​The Humpback Whale migration in Perth WA  inspired me to do this piece.  I often hear whale song underwater in migration season when I am diving.  

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Spotted Eagle Rays

$495

55cm x 75cm – Framed

​I have often dived with these gentle creatures as they float effortlessly in strong current to catch their food, they are fascinating to watch.

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Mushroom Magic

$495

57cm x 76cm – Framed

I started this with the mushrooms the rest developed from my imagination….pure magic! I had great fun doing this piece.

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Emu

SOLD

​Just loved the attitude of this little guy and had to paint him!

AWARDED – HIGHLY COMMENDED Watercolour Society of WA Annual Awards Exhibition 2017.  

 Photo courtesy of Susan Moss photography.

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