contemporary
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…
Read MoreA 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.…
Read MoreSuccess 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.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGotta Love Tawney Frogmouths.
Tawney Frogmouths, for me, are some of the loveliest, most inquisitive and quirky birds. As my followers know, I paint a lot of them in so many ways. They are enchanting. Lately I have found that the birds I love look awesome on black gessoed canvas and lend themselves well to be portrayed as miniatures. …
Read MoreArt Sales – Kingfisher Miniatures off to their new Home.
Miniature Art. Kingfishers – Jewels of the Forest.
Recently I have been trying my hand at painting miniature artworks using some of my favourite subjects. Australian kingfishers are some of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. The bright metallic flashes in the sunlight and their acrobatic flight, is incredible. I love the way they pose, ever watchful. These particular works have…
Read MoreLesson 3 in Acrylics With Three Young Artists
On a very hot Tuesday (thank goodness for air con) three young artists used fresh flowers as inspiration to develop design concepts. Using vibrant colours (mainly warm) they drew, cut and traced the shapes they wished to use. They then selected background for impact and painted these incredible works – all in 2 hours. Throughout…
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