I commissioned a painting from Pascale at the start of 2021 for my wife’s birthday. Communication and quoting process was exemplary. Pascale took inspiration from an old photo we loved and added a personal style that really complimented it well. My wife absolutely loved it, it literally brought tears to her eyes. Thanks for the amazing piece, it will be something we treasure for many years to come!

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Commission
Acrylic on canvas
61x45cm (24×18″)
January 2021

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LIGHT YEARS is a double portrait of Nihal (80) and Theo (4) and explores past and present through three relationships: father-daughter, mother-son and grandfather-grandson.

For the daughter, Nihal has been kind and loving man – a rock, a comfort and a driving force in her life. For the mother, Theo is a precious gift, ‘embryo no. 14’, and the love of her life after many years of anticipation. Together, father and son have brought her infinite joy and light under one shared roof.

However, Nihal’s cognitive decline means that the moments of connection are rare between grandson and grandfather in this space, so there is simultaneous distance and closeness between the two. This one special moment captures both the good times and the memories of better days. A gift for Nihal on Christmas Day.

LIGHT YEARS
Commission
Acrylic on canvas
76×101.5cm (30×40″)
December 2020

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July 2020
Acrylic on 300gsm paper
30H x 45cm

Commission

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE is a double portrait of big sister, Bella, aged 3 and a half, and little brother, Alexander, aged 16 months. Bella is shy, creative, clever and loving and Alexander is determined, cheeky and loves to giggle.

Their special bond is captured in a moment of sibling love set among English pleasant pastures green. It reminds us of the joy that children bring despite the stresses of everyday life. Here, the pampas grass waves in the breeze, the lawn is lush and soft underfoot and the sun shines brightly over the trees and hills.

The portrait is a gift across the miles as a token of a special Australian-English friendship.

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July 2020
Acrylic on canvas
76H x 101.5cm

Commission

Sand Dunes and Salty Air is a commission inspired by happy days at the beach where the Australian skies are deep blue, the water is turquoise clear and the sand dunes are covered in rainbow-coloured coastal flowers.

The triple portrait is of big brother, Isaac, the noisy leader, who is kind hearted, caring and sensitive. He loves the colour blue, dinosaurs, space, bikes and drills. Benjamin, little brother and older twin by two minutes, is cheeky, cuddly and has a winning smile. He loves the colour green, diggers and scooters. Abigail, little sister and younger twin, is feisty, independent and affectionate. She loves the colour purple, choosing her own clothes to wear, cuddles and unicorns.

The original painting was a surprise 40th birthday present for Daddy.

An archival giclee print of the original was a 60th birthday present for Teta (grandmother).

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December 2019

Acrylic on canvas

100H x 250cm

Commission

White Chocolate Girl is a real-life plastic surgery patient. Her skin is the colour of white chocolate and, like a chocolate bar, she has a shiny wrapper. Chocolate is a luxury item – a reward, a treat, a delight – but chocolate can also be essential for feeling better. A small amount of ‘chocolate’ can change a person’s life by releasing pleasure-inducing and motivating chemical compounds in the brain. We all have individual tastes and needs when it comes to chocolate and the same can be said for plastic surgery; no two women are the same and so each treatment is personalised and unique. The metallic foil acts as both reveal and silver lining.

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June 2019

Acrylic on canvas

150H x 180cm

Commission

Larger than life, Steve was something of a local legend to Bendigo. Instantly recognisable by his flaming red beard, you could spot him well before you heard his great gruff voice and booming belly laugh. He had strong opinions, smoked and drank, but this big bear loved lollies and junk food like a child, and his grandchildren climbed him like a tree. Steve was truly idolised by those who loved him and he happily took everyone along for the ride, turning his passions to gold with a Midas touch.

At 6ft 7.5in tall, Steve was a giant in every sense of the word: in character, in body and in business. In 1987, he started Bendigo Truck Centre from humble beginnings in a small shed at Kangaroo Flat; the shed could only hold one truck at a time. Through many years of hard work he developed strong relationships with his customers both at the truck dealership and at Harley Central. He was a people-loving magnet. On his travels to America, Steve liked to find other giants to hang out with and say “y’all” to, covering 16,000km of the country’s roads on his Harley Davidson bike.

This portrait captures a moment of the man seated on his beloved blue American IronHorse Chopper, a shiny bright blue motorcycle he ordered from the U.S.A. and rebuilt himself. The watermelon-shaped vintage matte helmet is of the highly illegal type and the black boots are size ginormous. A crowd of monochrome bearded ghosts from biker past line the sunlit grove and look on at Steve from behind dark shades.

In late September 2013, Steve passed away from heart failure in his sleep, aged just 51 years young. His wife, Dianne, said his energy and spirit could be felt all around for a long time after he was gone. The painting is a tribute to his life and the indelible mark he left on his family and friends, and will hang in brand new sales office and café, Barr and Wells, at Harley Central, 231 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. In loving memory of Steve Elliott, b. 1962 d. 2013.

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Commission

Acrylic on fine art paper

45W x 30Hcm

August 2018

BREAKING DIAMONDS is a commissioned painting of a reclining floating woman, inspired by mermaids in the BREATHE series. She was painted to complement the colours of an interior fabric and fit with the words: chartreuse, pale blue, teal, inky blue, sunbeams, movement, vitality, landscape. As I painted her I named her Karin, meaning ‘pure’, and imagined she was floating in the Adriatic sea off Slovenia.

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Acrylic on canvas (unframed)

This is Julie-mermie, otherwise known as talented Melbourne artist and jewellery maker Fickle Nellie. She is just as beautiful as a mermaid as she is in real life. (Maybe not quite so pale.)

Inspired by Shirley-mermie, SNARE, this commission was a joy to complete. It is also a surprise gift for Julie’s wedding anniversary: yes, she is his fintastic catch of two decades!

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COMMISSION

GRAPHITE ON FINE ART PAPER

Anastasia is a big Michael Hutchence fan! Her loving mother secretly commissioned a fan art illustration as a Christmas gift she could take back to her London home while she studies abroad. As you can tell, she is very excited to own her first piece of original art!

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COMMISSION

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS (UNFRAMED)

40.5 X 30.5 CM

DECEMBER 2017

Lavender blue, Tilly Tilly, lavender green. When I am king, Tilly Tilly, you will be queen. ~ Sammy Turner.

It’s interesting that I chose a background of lavender and this nursery rhyme because her mother would sing it to her when she was a baby! I changed the words to fit Matilda, a sweet little commission finished in time for a new bedroom in a new house this Christmas. This little girl loves purple and pink. She’s now 18 months older from when I started (I can explain!) so I tried to add a little age to her face. As ever with these things, she looks better face to face rather than face to screen.

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