Living in Geelong, Ian’s artistic journey is intertwined with our local environment. The Surf Coast’s raw beauty resonates with him and he’s established a strong connection to the area through his art. His preference for working with large canvases enables viewers to fully immerse themselves in the scenes allowing them to experience the movement, colour, and emotional resonance of local landscapes.

Working both indoors and outdoors, his use of oil paints means he is able to capture the immediacy of the landscape’s shifting moods and elements. The ever-changing nature of the ocean inspires him, reflecting his sensitivity to nature’s rhythms and the emotional responses they evoke. His dedication to capturing these elements through his paintings offers a window into both the local area and his personal experience of it.

His work can be seen at Eagles Nest Gallery – Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet, regional and metropolitan art shows and on social media.