After many years working in the fields of Education and Community Programs both private and government I now pursue my first and true passion which is art.
I started painting and studying watercolour and I now also work in acrylics and mixed media. My main interest is modern botanical art and illustration and I am dabbling in surface pattern design, which provides another opportunity to use and promote my art. I am passionate about nature, loving especially flowers, plants and trees.
Since moving to Tasmania, I have participated in the annual Tasmanian Tourism initiative- Tasmanian artists and makers of the Huon Open Studio Trail. This event provides me the opportunity to show and sell my art. I am especially delighted to hear people say that my artwork lifted their energy and mood. I am heartened by comments from people saying my paintings were " uplifting, vibrant, cheery, beautiful " - this is what I hoped to achieve, I want my art to bring joy.
Born and raised in Adelaide South Australia I moved to Queensland for 9 years and to Southern Tasmania at the end of 2019. The Huon Valley is a very peaceful and beautiful place which provides endless inspiration for my art. Here I have set up a simple studio in our pretty cottage which has spectacular water views of the Huon River and forest views. I look out my studio window to see blue wrens and crimson robins, it is a delight. I am often out and about with my camera photographing flowering gums, wildflowers and endless clouds which I use as reference photos.