Experience
I started painting in my early teens winning many awards including an award judged by Harold Abbott, head of the National Art School in Sydney.
I studied under Belgium painter the late Frank Le Compte, a traditional painter and portraitist, and Dutch painter John van Holten. I sort opportunities to participate in workshops by Melbourne pastel artist Ming Bellamy Mackay and other notable painters. I was fortunate to establish a brief friendship with Andrew Sibley, one of Australia's recognised artist gaining an insight into the mastery behind this great artist prior to this death.
My work is represented in public and private collections in Australia, USA, Japan and England.
My art career
My art career came to a sudden end when my marriage ended, compelling me to seek employment to support my children and my future. In 2004, I relocated to Canberra, where I was fortunate to obtain full-time work in biosecurity with a government department, a position I held for nearly 20 years.
In 2013, I returned to painting part-time, determined that my art would reflect my inner being and emotions, rather than painting for the market. This led to the completion of "The Twelve Layers of DNA" series, which was showcased at the Watson Art Centre exhibition in 2014.
Over the years, my artistic style has evolved, but my key interest in the human form has remained a central focus. My works often depict the rhythms and living movements of the human figure, exploring various theatrical, musical, recreational, or imaginative fantasies, evoking feelings of joy in the viewer.
Using a variety of vibrant techniques and materials, I create surreal compositions that are bold and powerful expressions of my artistic vision.
Featured: 'Freedom' acrylic on canvas.
Red Earth
In my 'Red Earth’ artwork (featured on home page) I capture the essence of the Australian outback, and in many of these paintings I depict the image of the female form representing the giver of life; Freedom. Beauty. Unison. Whole.
Featured: 'My country': Three panels make up this incredible triptych measuring just over 3000mm in length.
My working space
You'll find me here most days working on a new painting while listing to inspiring music.
My studio
My timber studio. Each piece of timber interlocks with each other. No nails were used and the cabin was constructed on site in just three days.
Outside view
My beautiful studio which is undergoing landscaping. This gorgeous cabin includes an ensuite and kitchenette.