Hilde has had a very interesting life and as a young person, travelling and moving from country to country. Born in Australia by migrant parents, lived in Germany for some years. Retired Craft and Art Teacher and Mother of 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. She loves living on the Hawkesbury River, in NSW, with her husband of 40 years and surrounded by a plethora of Flora and Fauna. So much to be inspired by. A member of the Central Coast Art Society as well as the Central Coast Water Colour Society, and often enters into their exhibitions. Some of the many hobbies that Hilde has pursued over her life are: Folkart, Mosaics, Silk painting, Sewing, Quilting, Stained Glass, Card making and the list goes on. She loves to pass on via teaching what she has learned. She now mainly paints in a variety of mediums, such as Water colours, Acrylics, and mixed media, which includes inks, gold leaf and much more.