After completing two degrees at Otago University  Hamish worked as a physiotherapist before embarking on his artistic career. Initially concentrating on sculpture then changing his attention to painting . His style is characterised by clean precise imagery often depicting stylised representational New Zealand landscapes and often incorporating iconic architecture. His interest in the relationship between the Landscape and human intervention is often present and Hamish endevours to portray this in a contemporary manner. He is fond of looking through his rose tinted glasses at times gone by.

His work has a feeling of space and a sense of the serene created by leaving out unnecessary imagery creating a stripped back essential image. Taking time to render a seamless drift of tone and a conscious pushing and pulling of perspective providing an intriguing and rewarding visual experience.

For this group of paintings Hamish has considered the discovery of, and historical influences on, the local landscape, environment and subsequent modern society. Through voyage, European discovery and settlement. From Captain Cooks 1770 voyage of exploring and mapping of the southern coastline. His naming of CapeSaunders and  Saddle Hill. To the Introduction of farming animals and the influences on local buildings and architecture. After careful consideration and contemplation Hamish has produced these seven paintings as his interpretation of "Voyage and Settlement"

Hamish works from his home in Christchurch New Zealand where he lives with his partner and two children.

Recently Hamish has won the Christchurch Yellow Pages art award 2007 and 2008. In 2009 Hamish's painting "Circa 1937" was selected to be included in and be the cover art for " 12 New Zealand Artists" 2010, A New Zealand calender produced by Craig Potton publishing.