Art has always been an integral part of my life, but it was in high school that my love for creating truly flourished. With exceptional grades in 3 unit art and 2 unit textiles and design, I ranked in the top 10 percent of the state and even had my work exhibited at the renowned Art Express in the gallery of NSW.
After a brief stint as a press photographer and dark room assistant for a regional newspaper, I realized it wasn't my desired path. In 1999, I took a leap and moved to Sydney to pursue a degree at the esteemed college of fine art. Balancing student life with financial obligations proved challenging, and I didn’t persevere with this degree.
My focus shifted to graphic design, completing an advanced diploma and embarking on a successful career as a graphic designer. I worked for various agencies, both as an employee and a freelancer, reaching the senior finished artist level before another career shift beckoned.
Amidst my personal struggles with mental health, I embarked on a healing journey that led me to become a counselor and psychotherapist. For the past decade, I have enjoyed a thriving private practice. Yet, something was missing from my life, and I also developed fibromyalgia. It was during this time that art, particularly painting, became a catalyst for my healing and self-connection.
Under the guidance of Kadira Jennings, I rediscovered my passion for creating, liberated from the constraints of my inner critic.
My art has become my yoga practice and therapy - a silent, deep listening to my inner voice. It’s the mirror for my experience, reflecting all the layers, colour and texture of what it is to be human. I paint what I feel. I paint to express. I paint to understand.
Every artwork is a physical, emotional and spiritual journey. Each creation an ode to curiosity, authenticity, intuition and evolution.
They’re an invitation to embrace every aspect of who you really are. And a reminder that there’s beauty in life’s messy, chaotic moments if you trust the process.
