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Tim Watson-Munro
Oil on Canvas
Size: 2m x 1.5m
Commissioned by: Private commission.
Year: 2024
On Display: Private Location
Additional Detail:
Tim Watson-Munro is one of Australia's preeminent Criminal psychologists.
Having assessed over 30,000 clients & appeared in Court as an expert witness over 3,000 times, Tim is now regularly called upon to provide expert crime assessments in the media.
His expertise has been significant in some of Australia's biggest criminal trials, and some of our most horrendous crimes.
Dave had known Tim Watson-Munro’s “public” persona via the media and was intrigued at how Tim was able to maintain such a composed and articulate presence, after being exposed to some of the most horrendous crimes in recent Australian history, including his involvement in the Hoddle Street Massacre.
Unknown to Dave, both he and Tim shared a mutual friend. And one who knew Tim as his other “identity”, a warm, caring, loyal and very humble, family man.
Following their introduction, a mutual connection developed, and after much time with Tim, Dave Thomas uses his skill as an artist to adopt the role of Psychologist.
Dave journeys into the mind of a trailblazer in the Australian criminal justice system, and has endeavoured to show the Australian Public what lies deep inside the soul of an internationally acclaimed, Criminal Psychologist.
"The human behind the persona"...
Tim Watson-Munro is unique. And with his portrait, Dave Thomas allows us the insight into the human, inside an incomparable man.
Dave describes this painting as one of his most challenging journeys.
As, the "artist becomes psychologist", and shows us - the light…endlessly surrounded by dark.
Size: 2m x 1.5m
Commissioned by: Private commission.
Year: 2024
On Display: Private Location
Additional Detail:
Tim Watson-Munro is one of Australia's preeminent Criminal psychologists.
Having assessed over 30,000 clients & appeared in Court as an expert witness over 3,000 times, Tim is now regularly called upon to provide expert crime assessments in the media.
His expertise has been significant in some of Australia's biggest criminal trials, and some of our most horrendous crimes.
Dave had known Tim Watson-Munro’s “public” persona via the media and was intrigued at how Tim was able to maintain such a composed and articulate presence, after being exposed to some of the most horrendous crimes in recent Australian history, including his involvement in the Hoddle Street Massacre.
Unknown to Dave, both he and Tim shared a mutual friend. And one who knew Tim as his other “identity”, a warm, caring, loyal and very humble, family man.
Following their introduction, a mutual connection developed, and after much time with Tim, Dave Thomas uses his skill as an artist to adopt the role of Psychologist.
Dave journeys into the mind of a trailblazer in the Australian criminal justice system, and has endeavoured to show the Australian Public what lies deep inside the soul of an internationally acclaimed, Criminal Psychologist.
"The human behind the persona"...
Tim Watson-Munro is unique. And with his portrait, Dave Thomas allows us the insight into the human, inside an incomparable man.
Dave describes this painting as one of his most challenging journeys.
As, the "artist becomes psychologist", and shows us - the light…endlessly surrounded by dark.
Professor Emeritus John Harris AM
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: The University of Sydney - Faculty of Medicine and Health
Year: 2014
On Display: Private Location
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: The University of Sydney - Faculty of Medicine and Health
Year: 2014
On Display: Private Location
Reverend Christopher Welsh
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Macarthur Anglican School
Year: 2015
On Display: Macarthur Anglican School
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Macarthur Anglican School
Year: 2015
On Display: Macarthur Anglican School
David Pocock
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.8m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: N/A
Year: 2013
On Display: The University of Canberra
Additional Detail: Partly inspired by Michelangelo's "Statue of David", the painting endeavours to capture the moral and ethical mind behind the then, Captain of the Wallabies.
Zimbabwean-born, David Pocock, became a superstar for the Canberra Brumbies and the Australian Wallabies.
But few knew of his dedication to the environment, education, fair-trade, anti-corruption, equal opportunity and human rights.
Pocock founded a foundation, and much of his finances and energy into re-establishing agriculture and education for native Zimbabweans.
He and his wife, Emma, also declined to register as legally married, until same-sex couples possessed the same right to do the same.
Dave Thomas discovered, that behind the tough exterior of ruthless rugby player, lay the heart of a true "gentleman of humanity".
This inspired him to connect with David Pocock, devise the concept of the painting, and direct Pocock to pose as the scene portrays.
Size: 1.8m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: N/A
Year: 2013
On Display: The University of Canberra
Additional Detail: Partly inspired by Michelangelo's "Statue of David", the painting endeavours to capture the moral and ethical mind behind the then, Captain of the Wallabies.
Zimbabwean-born, David Pocock, became a superstar for the Canberra Brumbies and the Australian Wallabies.
But few knew of his dedication to the environment, education, fair-trade, anti-corruption, equal opportunity and human rights.
Pocock founded a foundation, and much of his finances and energy into re-establishing agriculture and education for native Zimbabweans.
He and his wife, Emma, also declined to register as legally married, until same-sex couples possessed the same right to do the same.
Dave Thomas discovered, that behind the tough exterior of ruthless rugby player, lay the heart of a true "gentleman of humanity".
This inspired him to connect with David Pocock, devise the concept of the painting, and direct Pocock to pose as the scene portrays.
The Right Reverend
Dr Peter Jensen
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.2m x 0.7m
Commissioned by: Anglican Church of Australia
Year: 2013
On Display: Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Size: 1.2m x 0.7m
Commissioned by: Anglican Church of Australia
Year: 2013
On Display: Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Riley Warren AM
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Macarthur Anglican School
Year: 2008
On Display: Macarthur Anglican School
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Macarthur Anglican School
Year: 2008
On Display: Macarthur Anglican School
Ted Springett OAM
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: The Springett Family
Year: 2008
On Display: Springetts Arcade, Bowral
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: The Springett Family
Year: 2008
On Display: Springetts Arcade, Bowral
ACT Fire Commissioner Don Williamson
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2017
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2017
On Display: Private location
Victoria and "Spencer"
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2020
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2020
On Display: Private location
Professor Reg St Leon
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: International Grammar School Sydney
Year: 2018
On Display: International Grammar School Sydney
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: International Grammar School Sydney
Year: 2018
On Display: International Grammar School Sydney
Dan Vickerman
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: The Vickerman Family
Year: 2019
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: The Vickerman Family
Year: 2019
On Display: Private location
The Honourable
Leo McLeay -
20th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: The Commonwealth of Australia
Year: 1999
On Display: Parliament House, Canberra
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: The Commonwealth of Australia
Year: 1999
On Display: Parliament House, Canberra
Vishna
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2016
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2016
On Display: Private location
Donna Carson
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2017
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2017
On Display: Private location
Chief Inspector Peter Barrett (Rtd)
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: New South Wales Police Force
Year: 2006
On Display: New South Wales Police Headquarters
Size: 1.6m x 1.1m
Commissioned by: New South Wales Police Force
Year: 2006
On Display: New South Wales Police Headquarters
The Reverend Canon John Henry Darlington Pastor
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Anglican Church of Australia
Year: 2002
On Display: St. Peters Anglican Church, Campbeltown, NSW
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Anglican Church of Australia
Year: 2002
On Display: St. Peters Anglican Church, Campbeltown, NSW
Leanne
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Dave Thomas Private Collection
Year: 2003
On Display: Dave Thomas Private Collection
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Dave Thomas Private Collection
Year: 2003
On Display: Dave Thomas Private Collection
Anina
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2007
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2007
On Display: Private location
Bear
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 1999
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 1999
On Display: Private location
Invictus
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Private Commission
Year: 2023
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.4m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Private Commission
Year: 2023
On Display: Private location
Ian Healy AO
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2000
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2000
On Display: Private location
Brigadier Paul T.R. Buckley AM
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: The Australian Government Defence Force
Year: 2001
On Display: Victoria Barracks, Sydney
Size: 1.6m x 1.2m
Commissioned by: The Australian Government Defence Force
Year: 2001
On Display: Victoria Barracks, Sydney
Margherita de Stefanis
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2005
On Display: Private location
Size: 1.6m x 1m
Commissioned by: Private commission
Year: 2005
On Display: Private location
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Charitable donation
Year: 2016
On Display: Private location
Additional Detail: Dave Thomas painted and donated the painting to The Les Twentyman Foundation during Schwarzenegger's visit to Australia.
The painting was auctioned via media channels and sold for a considerable (but private) sum.
The proceeds purchased school text-books, stationery, and other educational materials for disadvantaged young people in Melbourne
Size: 1.2m x 0.8m
Charitable donation
Year: 2016
On Display: Private location
Additional Detail: Dave Thomas painted and donated the painting to The Les Twentyman Foundation during Schwarzenegger's visit to Australia.
The painting was auctioned via media channels and sold for a considerable (but private) sum.
The proceeds purchased school text-books, stationery, and other educational materials for disadvantaged young people in Melbourne
Claire St.Claire
"PAIN IN THE ART"
Archibald Prize Finalist 1990
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.8m x 1.2m
Dave Thomas private collection
Year: 1990
On Display: Private location
Archibald Prize Finalist 1990
Oil on Canvas
Size: 1.8m x 1.2m
Dave Thomas private collection
Year: 1990
On Display: Private location
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