Artist’s Blog
Insights, painting techniques and news from my Blue Mountains studio
Creating and Caring - A Path Through Suffering
The past 2+ years have been a time of uncertainty, pain and suffering for many of us. I invite your to share my journey and bear witness to the acts of care and creativity that saved me.
What a Wonderful Occasion!
A wonderful exhibition opening and a thousand dollars raised at the charity auction of my painting!
Lagoon Landscapes - New Exhibition
A year’s work culminates in this new exhibition. I’d love you to come and see these paintings of Glenbrook and Huskisson Lagoons.
In an Elemental Whirlwind!
I'm on a high after exhibiting with the amazingly talented pianist, Elyane Laussade in Elemental Elegance!
Nine Year Old Wisdom
I felt tenderness tighten my chest, vulnerability quickened my breath. Had I deserted my daughter who was now pining and alone without me?
A Beauty That Catches - Poetry, Painting and a Father's Love
Love and beauty can 'catch' us, whether in word, deed or image. Tony Brennan's poem of the love of a father deeply affected and inspired me.
The Nuance of Titles
Choosing a title is often the last part of creating a work. Read what some of my loyal blog readers titled this work and why.
Braving The Storm
As you may know I have been scouring the coastline of Sydney and braving the afternoon storms in the Blue Mountains to find subjects to paint over the past few months!