One of my favourite Nudes, a pastel on black paper is on exhibition at Blue Knob Gallery near Nimbin, NSW hinterland. The poem I chose for this drawing is one by Stevie Tate – How fruitful, the rounded limbs of the reclining nude.  Soft contours long to be caressed by the eye In all feminine…

I don’t know why I often draw my feet in my paintings. I have a favourite spot like to sit under a pandanus tree and my feet are there too! Scribbling Barefoot I guess!

I’ve wanted to paint my view for a long time. So I’ve finally made a start. I live in northern NSW with a view of Wollumbin ( Mt Warning). Wollumbin was hiding behind clouds today and I read somewhere that it was called the ‘Cloud Catcher’. I am using gouache on a recycled canvas. I…

Gouache and ink on watercolour paper Under the Pandanus painted from life

Gouache and ink on water colour

I live in the bush and Pythons are residents around the house. Not INSIDE the house! This is Bessie junior and I held my breath as she used my mosaic to balance and move across the wall of our verandah. I was worried it would come crashing down. But it didn’t. Phew! This mosaic mirror…

Iluka Emporium is currently holding an exhibition of Life drawings by local women artists of women. These lively beautiful unframed works are ready to take home . They range in price from $60 – $150. Iluka Emporium is a collective of artists ( including me!) and collectors and upcyclers. You can find us at 61…

Anyone who knows me knows I love donkeys and draw/paint them whenever I can. I drew this one with ink then used watered down gouache on water colour paper. I wanted to create something special for my friend who has this beautiful home lovingly restored in the south of France. We have visited a few…

The Bird Bath by Joe Acrylic on canvas Tahlia’s Dahlia Acrylic on canvas Joe aged 10 and Tahlia 7 came to visit us in our home in the bush. I encouraged them to observe the garden and choose something they wanted to paint. They observed and painted their interpretations. The canvases were small so I…

My corner of the glorious treasure trove that is Iluka Emporium, 61 Charles street Iluka NSW is ready. Latest gouache paintings and pique assiette mosaics as well as a bundle deal on my books and cards. Come and see! You will love it. Iluka Emporium Facebook page