Rugged Coastline

This piece is inspired by Australian raw beauty where rugged contrasts of desert landscapes meeting the vast, powerful coastline. Using the fluidity of the Dutch pour technique, I aimed to capture in abstract form the essence of wild terrains where desert sands merge into the earthy tones of weathered cliffs, and the cool blues of ocean waves crash against the rock-strewn shore. Each color and flow speaks to the timeless interaction between land and sea—a reminder of nature’s boundless energy and the beauty found in its imperfections.

The 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, with no silicone, oils, or Floetrol, ensuring the longevity of this piece. 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.

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.