People’s Choice in Goulburn

Just wandering down Memory Lane when I came across this one. These two kookaburras often visit my garden. In 2023, the painting took out the People’s Choice award at the major exhibition in the Goulburn Workers Club. Apparently, it was streets ahead in the voting. I must admit that I was so very pleased with…

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Elsa in Italy

I do enjoy the challenge of capturing the essence of loved pets. There should be another word for pets which are loved family members. This portrait of Elsa, a Miniature Schnauzer, was interesting, demanding and exciting. The clients are wonderful people. Their Italian souls are full and out there. We have become good friends through…

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A Splash of Colour

I was inspired to paint this when I caught a lovely photo of my vibrant granddaughter in a thoughtful moment. There is so much sparkle in her. I have called it “Golden Threads” which are those which are tied to my heart. I believe in auras – feelings, not something that is easy to define.…

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Success at Art Unlimited Dunedoo

I received a wonderful call from Norma at the Art Unlimited exhibition – “Dawn Guardian” had sold. On top of that it was awarded the ‘Janace Holmes Memorial Award’. This is the second time my work has received the award. I feel very blessed.

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New Addition to my Dawn Series of Kookaburra Art

One of the fascinating things I see in the material I select for my art, is the variations of colour depending on time of day, how the light falls and what moisture is about. The gum trees in my garden are a constant source of delight. I photograph and sketch them regularly and every day…

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The Cliffs of Moher – Acrylic Art

Some years ago, Mike and I had the absolute fortune to travel in Ireland. It was as wonderful as we had heard and hoped to experience. One of the many outstanding places we visited were the ancient Cliffs of Moher. Its mystical beauty was something we will never forget. The brilliant emerald green grasses atop…

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The Latest in the Dawn Series of Kookaburra Art.

This cheeky visitor spent some time on this branch just checking out other birds which were a tad annoyed to see him in the area. He was not the slightest bit concerned at the constant objections of noisy miners, magpies and currawongs. In fact he seemed to be smiling at their wasted efforts to chase…

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Checking the Menu….Kookaburras at Lunch

On a wonderful day in NE NSW, we were fortunate to come across these three locals. They were not in the least bit interested in our presence and continued watching something hiding in the grasses. There was nothing hurried. Life was good and they were in the prime of life. So comfortable and safe, they…

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The Joy of Rainbows

Gregarious and excitable, these incredibly beautiful, cheeky lorikeets dance through the flowering trees in my backyard. Many find their noisy capers deafening but I find they bring an uplifting energy which flows in and out of one’s very being. They make me laugh. Their speed and antics are entrancing and their colours are dynamic. They…

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