I am a qualified Art Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Art) so am very aware of the need for teachers & students to have resources to help develop both their own artwork & classroom resources. So a few years ago I created a new website. Essentially it is a compilation of most the art... Continue Reading →
Backyard Trees – Acmena smithii var. Minor – Small Leaf Lilly Pilly
I have the most gorgeous small backyard tree - small leaf lilly pilly or Acmena smithii va minor. Small Leaf Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii var. Minor I used to have a gorgeous (but non native) Poinciana Tree which shaded a lot of the garden & deck area. After many years it developed some rot... Continue Reading →
Waratah Drawing
I have recently just finished a pen & ink drawing of a Waratah - Telopia speciosissima. Waratahs are a favourite wildflower of mine especially as I grew up in Sydney & remember the thrill of coming across one unexpectedly when I was roaming around in the bushland near my childhood home. I use a fine... Continue Reading →
Imaginings: an exhibition of Printmaking by 65 artists curated by Rona Green
Earlier in the year I was invited by Rona Green to participate in this exhibition. You may have followed the progress of my linocut on Instagram and here. Opening celebration 2pm-4pm Saturday 2 December 2017 at Neospace, 7 Campbell Street, Collingwood VIC 3066. All welcome - free entry. Exhibition runs until 5pm Tuesday 19 December... Continue Reading →
‘Enkindled’ – Imaginings
I finally got all 66 prints finished on the 12th September & posted for the Rona Green exchange portfolio & exhibtion 'Imaginings' which will be exhibited at Neospace Gallery in Melbourne 1-19 December 2017. 'Enkindled' draws its inspiration from the beautiful Grevillea rhylitica - Deua Grevillea endemic to the South Coast of NSW around Batemans... Continue Reading →