Artist’s Blog
Insights, painting techniques and news from my Blue Mountains studio

My Heartfelt Gratitude to You
As the year draws to a close, I feel deep gratitude for your support and encouragement in my artist’s journey

The Terror and Thrill of Painting en Plein Air
Painting is a skill and creativity is like a muscle that can be developed, a state of being and way of showing up in the world that can be mastered with practice.

Into the Desert Exhibition at Stella Downer Fine Art
Painting en plein air in the desert seemed an imperative, a deeply personal journey, a pilgrimage of the soul.

Colours of the Country - Exhibition with Owen Thompson
An exhibition with fellow Blue Mountains artist, Owen Thompson. Together our paintings invite viewers to consider the inherent value of nature and their interconnectedness with the land.

Exhibition Opens Tomorrow - Realms and Ranges
If you’ve ever wondered what plein air or all prima painting technique is, have a look at this video and come along on the weekend to my new exhibition

What My Dogs Teach Me About Being and Painting
As I watched my puppies scampering in multiple directions, chasing scents and delights invisible to my human eyes, it occurred to me that I could learn a lot from them about being present and even painting.