Breaking Rocks

“Emerging silently and slowly from the hills of gold granite tors are sent tumbling about.” Granite tors split and break as the eucalyptus trunks push from the ground. This scene is inspired by the ever evolving landscape of the gold country near Ophir NSW. The burnished hue of the cured grasses and the remnants of the drought affected trees adorn the hillsides. The natural textures of the mulberry papers and the tones and textural technique of the watercolours in this work would add warmth and interest to a room.

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I live and work at Lyrebird Gully Studio in the beautiful Hawkesbury Region of NSW. My works in mixed media collage reflect my love of the Australian landscape and its glorious colours and textures. All my work begins with photography and field sketches outdoors and continues with traditional handmade papers, hanji, watercolour and gouache in my studio. The textural nature of the papers and their response to the watercolours makes a vibrant and dynamic result. My gouache gestural finishes and botanical and bird details complete a unique and very Australian experience.