![Amethyst](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/6fe26995-009e-4a20-b7e2-e9c8de2c0f26_rw_1920.jpg?h=786c08f1dd5197a4fddd4e4cd3b4ddc7)
Amethyst
![Ruby](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/f98600be-1d96-4796-a448-6a4a13901b71_rw_1200.jpg?h=a7086f95af7e5b1c16dac15c75884aed)
Ruby
![Sapphire](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/a003be4d-4929-4c3a-b332-b078a84f1f58_rw_1200.jpg?h=50c7ff3088a9ceab8c1f93c2447429b7)
Sapphire
Nightscapes Series
A collection of 18" x 24" semi-abstracted works that study figurative forms in a dark environment. Apart from the poses, I am curious to see how colour can influence the viewer's mood and interest.
![Jaded - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/505cbaf5-82ca-48b9-8d97-c5e5e96c885d_rw_1200.jpg?h=6e006a5b7145235bf7dfecc9febcddb5)
Jaded - SOLD
![Uncertainty](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/2bc0ebe7-90d5-4473-8951-d77077c37161_rw_1200.jpg?h=4519bfbaf705552f6c2f781b4a50f3fb)
Uncertainty
![Lost in Reverie](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/40962adb-20db-4095-bc21-66de6deacf07_rw_1200.jpg?h=96453c100811816c0e99b100e3148f98)
Lost in Reverie
![Morning Nostalgia - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/cc1dca3c-da05-46c4-ae47-6f817a8b08df_rw_1200.jpg?h=d50370fdbac86806dceb557d720c1695)
Morning Nostalgia - SOLD
![Reluctance - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/d1efc7f6-808e-4515-a82c-3ee5fa4a9f41_rw_1200.jpg?h=c3ae4db580a107f3781aea29421c8962)
Reluctance - SOLD
![Anticipation - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/d2fa174d-28d6-40a3-9f1a-970484491be7_rw_1200.jpg?h=bf66e6f4714717387bd328820436ec6b)
Anticipation - SOLD
![Her Emergence - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/746219fc-abaf-4d45-becc-fa63dbed337c_rw_1920.jpg?h=830140fda6bdcddff4416ff7e7cafca7)
Her Emergence - SOLD
Musings 2 Series
A new series of figurative works on 20" x 30" canvas exploring more texture, colour and abstraction using a variety of mark making tools.
![Musings Series: Adrina 1 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/e93e7a7d-a404-4de9-9dfb-6d7dd7a49948_rw_1200.jpg?h=87bf05161bd8dc9820f765cb9505bc79)
Musings Series: Adrina 1 - SOLD
![Musings Series: Adrina 2 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/bba3aa6f-c8e7-474e-bce7-ca246e973a0a_rw_1200.jpg?h=e65de987208cbf5111146f8e016d9d87)
Musings Series: Adrina 2 - SOLD
![Musings Series: Monikat 1 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/2c086c5a-af28-4bda-b098-e3b381190e4f_rw_1200.jpg?h=2fb995f8aa04a684e73c3105491ed1b7)
Musings Series: Monikat 1 - SOLD
![Musings Series: Monikat 2 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/8325b922-c382-4584-8f8d-af03677243dc_rw_1200.jpg?h=df0fb219287f79decf097d5f9cfe920c)
Musings Series: Monikat 2 - SOLD
Musings 1 Series
Four acrylic works on 16" x 20" canvas. The series follows the same approach to the previous "Quiet Time" series but with brilliant red as mid tones and ground.
"A pleasant Stroll" was based on his favourite walking / running route, the "Waikareao" loop.
![Monikat - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/90760304-9c08-4fca-8570-7393f303678a_rw_1200.jpg?h=c48e3265e880383d77f98a1c649c9495)
Monikat - SOLD
![Pepper 1 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/57111792-be94-418b-a534-646c70068748_rw_1200.jpg?h=ebbd7286b525c068df22a64e2af64abe)
Pepper 1 - SOLD
![Pepper 2 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/2151d78f-ba82-477f-a978-14aa7f4f89b6_rw_1200.jpg?h=d24d70e94d9c2e7c6688310c628e4cef)
Pepper 2 - SOLD
![Vaunt 1 - $400](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/3e5f1ac1-f437-47e2-b90f-e0567a0e7ef7_rw_1200.jpg?h=1feafe08b689b1b6c77d808f65cb0c29)
Vaunt 1 - $400
![Vaunt 2 - SOLD](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/72401f0d-611a-4203-9fcb-75cd9b89f916/44992bae-fef7-4bd5-93a9-7e902fd5b631_rw_1200.jpg?h=e2c12a49f609ab9e285ea6ee90178c0e)
Vaunt 2 - SOLD
Quiet Time Series
Lou's first series exploration consisting of five acrylic works on 16" x 20" canvas. The set features different models in their pensive, reflective mood. The series is part of the artist's exploration of painting figures from a dark ground.