Coastal Surge

This piece captures the raw energy and ever-changing motion of the ocean as waves surge and crash onto the shore. Created using fluid acrylic techniques, this piece embodies the dynamic interplay of sand, foamy whitewash, and the swirling blues and greens of coastal waters.
I am drawn to the movement of water—its constant ebb and flow, its power and unpredictability. In this painting, the colors merge and shift organically, much like the ocean itself, reflecting the untamed beauty of the coastline.

The art process:
This flow painting was created using a process known as the Dutch pour, where fluid acrylic paints, each carefully mixed with archival mediums, are poured directly onto the canvas. Rather than using brushes, the paints are guided by tilting the canvas, blowing through a straw, or my favourite – blowing with a hairdryer. This creates organic, flowing designs that reflect the spontaneity of nature itself.
Only high-quality, archival products have been used ensuring the longevity of your piece, and each painting comes with a signed certificate of Authenticity. Because of the natural flow technique and the extended length of drying time, you may notice slight textures and small irregularities in the surface; these qualities confirm the painting’s authenticity as a unique, hand-painted work rather than a reproduction.
The paint continues over the side of the painting so that it can be hung as a complete art work without requiring an external float frame. However if you prefer an external frame one can be ordered through Bluethumb at the checkout.
Many of these pieces are versatile, allowing you to hang them as either landscape or portrait, and because of this flexibility, you’ll find my signature on the back of the painting. This way, you can decide which orientation best suits your space without being limited by a signature on the front.
I hope you find as much joy in the beauty and movement of this painting as I found in creating it.

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Painting and photography have been a long time passion of mine and provide an invaluable balance and contrast to my profession as a CPA Accountant. The Yin and the Yang!

And yes, there have been many jokes made about me being a creative accountant!

I’m a self-taught artist living in Bannockburn, Victoria. I have shown and sold art over many years mainly locally in Victoria but also throughout Australia. I have also been fortunate to win various art and photography prizes both locally and nationally. I now aim to expand my art exposure to wider markets and dedicate a larger portion of my life to the creative process…life is too short not to follow your passions!

My love of photography is where all my creative processes begin, all paintings are inspired from my own photography to ensure originality. I love to paint with the creamy richness of oil colours and impasto acrylics on stretched canvas. The end result will often depend more on my emotional state at the time of painting and the music I’m listening to, rather than a specific style or genre.

My husband and I love to camp and enjoy the calming effects of the surrounding nature. It is from these experiences that I have recently been motivated to create a collection of paintings focusing on Australian wildlife. I strive to capture the unique personalities of the wildlife in my works and find it exhilarating when the subject’s character comes to life on the canvas.

More recently, I've found a deep passion in the world of flow art, immersing myself in the spontaneous beauty of paint as it glides and blends across the canvas. Using the Dutch pour technique, I mix paint with archival mediums and create movement by tilting the canvas or using a hairdryer. This method brings magic to each piece with it’s blending of colours and abstract forms, capturing the energy of natural landscapes and seascapes. Each painting becomes a one-of-a-kind journey, a true hand created original!

I’m delighted that my works continue to bring joy to others. With so many creative ideas of what I’d love to achieve, I wish there were more hours in the day to immerse myself in the artistic chaos of my studio.