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Having studied fine art years ago and then gone on to teach myself different approaches to working with paint, I have found a special affinity with acrylics and textiles with which I can work intuitively, with my influences being both the landscape and my garden.
Working from my studio in the rural landscape and bush land of South West Australia, I am inspired by the colours and forms that surround me from both my much loved garden, the native bushland and music.
I create intuitive paintings in an abstract, impressionist style. Multiple layers of colour and mediums, including collage are built up to create complexity and depth. Sometimes recognisable elements and forms may peek through the layers, but I love how the viewer will create their own story. My artworks stimulate the imagination. If they also excite the emotions, then my work is done!
Textiles have been a special love for many years, and I create paintings from my own hand dyed Australian merino wool and silks. Combining the age old craft of wet felting, needle felting, machine and hand embroidery, I build up an image using multiple layers to create unique artworks.
Over the years I have worked with art collectives and have participated in numerous exhibitions. My paintings have been sold to collectors around Australia.