He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Paris Salon, where he received an honourable mention for "Morning Mists" in 1913, and with many well-known societies.

He was appointed an official war artist on the Western Front in 1917 and did many paintings for the Australian government.

In 1922, he returned to Australia, and in 1923 was sent to the mandated territories in New Guinea to paint scenes of the occupation by the Australians.

In 1925, he painted a picture of the American fleet which was presented by Sydney citizens to the United States government.

He held various official positions with art societies, having been a member of the council of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, a vice-president of the Royal Art Society, Sydney, and president of the London Sketch Club.