Fireworks on the bay

These paintings are deeply personal to me because they capture the place I call home — the beaches, piers, sunsets, and quiet moments that make Frankston so special. Living by the sea has shaped not only my life, but also the way I paint. I’m endlessly inspired by the changing light across the water, the people gathering on the pier, summer evenings, and the feeling of connection this coastline gives us all.
Through colour, texture, and movement, I try to capture the emotion of these moments rather than simply paint a landscape. The reflections, skies, and figures become memories of shared experiences — families walking the pier, swimmers at dusk, fireworks over the bay, and the calm beauty that locals know so well.
Each work is painted from a place of love for this community and the natural beauty surrounding it. My hope is that these paintings bring warmth, nostalgia, and a sense of belonging into the homes of those who connect with them.

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MY WORK
I live and work in Frankston, Victoria. Having studied a Bachelor of Fine Art in 1984 at Monash University, I draw inspiration from the natural world- seascapes , flowers and plants, and the planes and curves of the human form.
My artworks are riots of colour and texture, capturing the essence of my subjects with thick, luscious acrylics intermingled with inks, pastels, and whatever other mediums best illuminates the emotions I feel while painting.
MYSELF
I was born in Italy in 1966. Ironically we arrived in Australia on April Fool’s day when I was 5 years old. From that point on my life was never the same again‚ I felt an alienation and loneliness that no child should be allowed to feel.My creative nature led to more self-absorption. Paint‚ pencils‚ paper and canvas became my friends while line‚ colour‚ tone‚ form and texture became my language. My art didn’t need me to learn words‚ because it spoke for itself.I still find myself alone‚ even more so now after the recent loss of my beautiful husband.When I think about the past I am slowly learning to take comfort in it. I truly believe that no God would put anyone through all of these hardships without a reason. Out of the solitude and loneliness my best ideas and works are born. My art has always prevailed to save me. And because of this‚ he must have a reason why he wishes me to paint….In all I feel that the initial sketch of a new painting is the skeleton‚ the composition is the soul and the colour gives it life and body.

Both my parents were amazing pastry chefs, and growing up I was surrounded by cakes made up of gorgeous tiers of deliciousness. Custards, jams, sponge, chocolate, cheesecake and various creams layered up and merging together. The way I paint reminds me of those desserts from my childhood - using multiple thick layers and textures of paint and other mediums to describe a subject.
I want my work to look delicious to the eye.