When I saw this tree which had survived many high tides and high winds, I was so impressed I had to record its survival.

This is a detailed study of the Australian bush in Springtime. The dead leaves, bark and rotting timber are in stark contrast to the creeping vine in flower. It is on a 'wrap-around' canvas (90cm x 60cm) and the painting continues around the 4 edges onto the 4 sides.

This artwork has been made by building up layers of lightweight board and then carving the path of the river. The landscape has been defined with papier-mashe. After painting, the whole picture has been given several coats of clear gloss and the river has been highlighted with 'liquid glass'.

This painting is in a unique style which I call '2 and 1/2' dimensions. It is built up in 4 layers each 5mm thick on a fibreboard base. Each layer is then carved to produce a true 3 dimensional effect. It is then covered in hundreds of small pieces of fabric which are glued to the remaining surface. The fabric wraps around the 45mm edge and the whole surface, including the 4 edges are then painted. The effect is quite dramatic.

There they are, three old mates chatting in the street. The banker, the bushie and the baker. Made from 100 year old seasoned Australian hardwood with a base of polished timber, this sculpture makes a great talking point in any home.

Being different is bad enough, but when friends want to include you in everything they do, sometimes it's just too much. So 'leave me alone' came into being. Made from local hardwood tree limbs mounted on a seasoned and polished hardwood base this sculpture delights when viewed from any angle.

When Fred retired to the Mid North Coast of NSW a few years ago he decided to take up the challenge of learning to paint. He joined the local Art Society where he was taught by patient, experienced and successful local artists. He started with traditional landscapes in acrylic on canvas but soon moved on to large format boards for abstract works. Many of these had very heavily textured surfaces using fabric, gesso, wood and plastic. His current works cover a wide range of subjects using unusual techniques and materials. Many have been described as being in '2 and a half' dimensions. For sculptures he uses lightweight concrete (Hebel stone), timber, clay and metal. He has won many awards for his work which are on display in galleries in the Great Lakes area. His ongoing dedication to discovering subjects to represent with new materials and techniques makes his work fresh and attractive to a wide audience. All his works are sold with a '3 month money back guarantee'; details will be provided on request.

In spring the paddocks turn green with new life. Months later they turn to gold. Time to harvest. The artwork is created using thin pieces of wood gluded to stiff board and the whole piece is then covered in heavy build impasto and painted over. It is framed in mid grey timber 42mm deep.