A new adventure has begun – “I have only ever been painting since late 2009.
I’ve started off in oils and since joining the club, have tried other mediums such as pastels, acrylics, drawing and watercolour. My preferred medium is oils.
I love attending workshops as there is so much to learn from other artists’ techniques. Art always leaves me inspired and motivated and brings groups together – it creates a sense of community.”
I have always loved painting. It is a great way to let loose with your emotions and create something beautiful.
Lately I have been captivated by beach scenes so these feature highly in my work; whether they are stunning local beaches, or places I have visited overseas – there is something magical and calming about the water.
I work mainly with acrylics but sometimes with oils, watercolours or pencil/charcoal. I also adore painting portraits and cherish the opportunity to do so whenever I can.
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Born in New Zealand, I’ve been a resident of Australia for 20 years and now consider Perth to be my home.
I work primarily with acrylic paint. I also love collage, using hand printed papers to add pattern and texture.
I have always felt the need to extend my techniques and attend workshops whenever I am able.
The primeval nature of the Australian landscape always fascinates and awes me. It’s unique flora and fauna feature strongly in my art work.
In 2012 my painting of an aboriginal woman from New Norcia won best painting at the Joondalup Community Art Awards.
My multi media piece “Discover Disappear” won expert panel
award at the Joondalup Art Gallery in 2014. In this art work I used photographs from National Geographic magazines which I dissolved to create beautiful textures and patterns to highlight the fragile ecosystems of the Kimberley.
I have always had a passion for art.
I exhibit regularly, and as such have received numerous commissions.
I am constantly learning and applying new techniques into my artworks to continue creating interesting and diverse pieces.
