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 due to the breakup of my marriage which compelled me to seek employment to support my children and my future. I relocated to Canberra in 2004 seeking work opportunities where I was fortunate to obtain full time employment in biosecurity with a government department for almost 20 years.
I returned to part time painting in 2013 and I was adamant that the art I produced would be based on my inner being and how I felt, not painting for the marked. From there the series of paintings ‘The Twelve Layers of DNA’ was completed in time for the Watson Art Centre exhibition in 2014.
Stylistically my work evolved over the years; however my key interest in the human form has always been a main focus in my work. My works often depict rhythms and living movements of the human figure exploring various theatrical, musical, recreational or imaginative fantasy, evoking feelings of joy in the viewer.
I use a variety of techniques and materials to create vibrant and surreal compositions and each piece is a bold and powerful expression of my 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
My studio is made of timber, and each timber piece 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.