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 

I painted a few legs, feet and shoes lately, mostly of my model Djuana but also my own feet! Scribbling Barefoot is my Artists name so quite apt! I am usually barefoot myself but love the shapes of shoes. Here are my latest gouache paintings on watercolour paper. Painted from life.

Fancy a drive in the northern rivers area? Those rolling green hills and sweet interesting nooks, galleries and cafes, including Cawongla Art Studio in Cawongla. A co-operative of local artists and friends invite you to enjoy a wonderful mix of art, craft and upcycled wares.  When : Saturday 9th December 9 – 5 pm What…

I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of a local collective of Artists, exhibiting and celebrating our work this Sunday 3rd September. If you are in the northern rivers area this weekend come on by for a  lovely afternoon of local Art, live music ( Soul Duo The Atoms), wine, beer and nibblies. All on us.…

A few days ago I worked with my beautiful model Djuana who loves to dress up. In this session she wore a blonde wig, tutu, beaded bra and gold high heels.Each time I complete a painting in my studio, it changes completely! I had fun playing with colour on canvas, using up my tubes of…

‘The Gold Shoes’ painted from life. Gouache on water colour paper

I was inspired to create from a chipped Old English pink plate I found at the tip shop. I had a little side table I wanted to mosaic so I found some pink, Red and white tiles, stained glass and jewellery. The butterfly mirror just had to go on there too. Everything was glued down…

Another lovely morning with 2 beautiful models. Our gorgeous Djuana who loves to dress up and Emma about to give birth. I began with pastel, then pens, some gouache and back to pastels, the medium I am most familiar with.