I must apologise for such a big break between posts. One of my dearest family members became very ill and passed away so I have been away several times in the past few months helping out. It has been a very sad time for me but I also very much valued the final time I... Continue Reading →
Keeping up to date – where am I?
Whilst I have been working consistently I have not been blogging as much. There are now so many competing platforms these days to keep people up to date on what I am doing I must admit I am still trying to figure out the best way. Being curious I have been trying a few of... Continue Reading →
Flight Officer Don Vidler – DFC – ANZAC DAY 2013
In Australia the 25th April is ANZAC Day – it is a time to remember those who died, fought and supported those who fought in wars and conflicts. It is not a time to celebrate war but to remember the contributions of many who found themselves going into war or conflict to defend their country.... Continue Reading →
Linocuts – Week 1 Back to work carving
I have managed to start caving some small lino blocks in the last week or so and it is all going well with my shoulder so far which is excellent. Here is a small image of some of the carvings - they are a couple of small designs I was working on back in 2012.... Continue Reading →
Australia’s New National Cultural Policy – Creative Australia
Last week the Australian Government's Arts Minister Simon Crean released the new 'Creative Australia - The National Cultural Policy'. It has been 20 years since the government released an Arts or Cultural Policy so it was well overdue. I did think it was worth looking at the policy. It is up to more qualified people... Continue Reading →
Childhood friends – Sharon Quandt Photography
I have a lovely friend - Sharon - who I grew up with in Loftus, Sydney. We lived across the road from each other and spent most days playing, riding bikes, building cubby houses and exploring the bushland. It was back in the 1960's and 70's when kids seemed to roam freely and widely &... Continue Reading →
