Artist’s Blog
Insights, painting techniques and news from my Blue Mountains studio
Upcoming Artist's Talk
Perhaps you are wondering why I start my paintings with bright acrylic washes, why I have so many paintbrushes, or how I work out what to paint next... These questions and more will be explored in my forthcoming artist’s talk.
Into & Beyond - Creating From Within and Without
I’m excited to invite you to see the new paintings from the Warrumbungles and the studio. Come and hear about the personally challenging, wonderful and mysterious process of creating them.
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!