I have just finished this illustration of a Waratah - Telopia speciosissima. I know back to waratahs again! But the two local plants have put on a real show again this spring and I just couldn't resist. In this particular illustration I have used a very light wash of watercolour and use fine dots (many... Continue Reading →
I have finally started to get back to work - although slowly - and have just updated my website with the final version of the 'Tawny Expressions' linocut which I have called 'Evry Move You Make...Watching YOU'. The local 'tawnies' as they are affectionately known are back of an evening hunting under the street lights... Continue Reading →
Yes I am still here...I haven't actually fallen off the face of the planet...well not yet at least!! I have been busy with some family/life matters for the past few weeks which has put the artwork on the back burner...again... I have struggled with issues around neck/shoulder RSI type things for a while now and... Continue Reading →
Last year I was contacted by Lynda Kuntyj and asked to contribute to a resource textbook to help support the new Western Australian Visual Arts Curriculum for Primary/Secondary students. I am very interested in promoting the visual arts and in teaching/tutoring, having a degree in art education. After speaking to Lynda, who is obviously passionate... Continue Reading →
There is an old tree - part of a long ago area of mangroves - that stubbornly is still clinging on. It is on the way into Yamba from the highway at a place called Oyster Channel. I remember this place from my childhood - the much awaited last section of road on the long... Continue Reading →
We have been busy trying to get our trees under control in our suburban block. It has been a very long time since we tackled this and the trees have got to the stage where we needed to bring them down to a level where we can get some sunlight into the house/yard. There are... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 