Originally from Melbourne, I now live in the Central West of NSW. I started my art education at TAFE NSW, making the most of opportunities to explore a variety of mediums and processes including drawing, printmaking and photography. Some of the highlights during this time include being a semi-finalist in the TAFE NSW ‘Revealed’ Arts and Design Prize 2001, as well as publication in the Sydney Morning Herald Metropolitan Weekend Edition February 2003. Whilst completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, installation and painting took centre stage. I was then commissioned by the University of Western Sydney’s Office of Regional Development to create a mural in collaboration with another student. After a break from my artistic practice while raising my family I have recently picked up my brushes again to dive back in to my artistic practice. Initially using water based oils to create narrative works, I am now working with acrylics to create large format floral paintings. I love working with colour, often enlarging my photos of a flower or floral arrangement to create an almost abstract work with contrasting shapes and forms. I also enjoy experimenting with and creating still life with various items I have collected over the years, arranging them by colour, shape and size to create a unified and pleasing composition that speaks to the viewer. The possibilities are endless! I am inspired by nature, the landscape and everyday objects that take on new life when seen with the artists eye.