There is something about New Mexico that stays with you. The vastness of the sky, the shifting colours of the desert, the ancient geology exposed in every hillside. It is a landscape that seems to hold its history close to the surface.

There are places we remember through color. The pale sandstone cliffs of San Diego. The warm ochres of Santa Barbara. The soft beige of Malibu. The deep black of charcoal gathered from Topanga after the Palisades Fire.

In March 2023 I returned to my birthplace, Margaret River in Western Australia, to create a commissioned artwork for a rammed earth home, drawing inspiration from the region’s rich textures, tones, and personal meaning.

Custom artworks have the unique ability to transform a house into a home, reflecting the owner’s personality and values while creating a cohesive visual story.

Loam: In its most common use, loam refers to a type of soil composed of sand, silt, and clay in relatively balanced proportions. It is known for being fertile, well-draining, and ideal for plant growth.

Artist at work in the Arizona desert