Wattles along the Yarra at Warrandyte

Wattles along the Yarra river banks at Warrandyte evoke wonderful memories of my childhood. In my painting I have sought to capture the soft morning rays of the sun streaming through the gum trees down to the river where ripples in the shallow water sparkle as they catch the light. The overall impression is one of serenity and beauty. My painting continues around the edges of the canvas so doesn't require framing. I have used professional materials throughout and have protected my painting with artist's varnish. I will supply a certificate of authenticity to the purchaser.

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Thank you for visiting my page. Painting is central to my life and happiness, and I hope you will sense an expression of joy in my work.

I paint in both oils and acrylics, choosing whatever style I feel is right for my subject, sometimes in a traditional representative manner, sometimes impressionistic, sometimes abstract. I enjoy painting nature, including flowers, trees and birds in my own garden, still life arrangements, land and seascapes.

I have painted all my life and work from my home studio. I also regularly paint with a group of artists whom I count among my best friends.

My paintings are held in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada.

I have won several prizes including Best Oil in Show at Mornington, Best Acrylic in show at Mount View, Best Land or Seascape at Mount View, People’s Choice at Flinders, and several High Commendations.

In 2013, I was honoured with the Order of Australia medal for services to the education of deaf children. It is lovely now, as an older woman, to have the opportunity to give back to my community as a volunteer in a program that supports parents of deaf babies and toddlers.