When prompted to explain what ‘a good job’ is, my 11 year old wannabe hustler, gives me a proud parenting moment.
Read MoreIn an Elemental Whirlwind!
I'm on a high after exhibiting with the amazingly talented pianist, Elyane Laussade in Elemental Elegance!
Read MoreNine 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?
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All Stillness, Oil on Board, 30 x 30cm
Am I Crazy?
Sometimes being an artist is like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt...
'A Beauty That Catches', Oil on canvas, 50 x 50cm, $1450
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 effected and inspired me...
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A new work for my forthcoming Hobart show called 'A Beauty That Catches' at Phoenix Gallery
Love Yourself by Loving Art That Loves You Back
What is important is to believe that what you like in art, what you love, is good for you.
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Creating Safety to Mess Up
I try to create safety for mistakes with all works in progress, in painting and with people...
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'What the West Wind Saw' (after Debussy), Oil on Board, 60 x 60cm
Tragedy Necessitates Art
Tragic events happen all the time in our world. As an artist what can or should I do?
Read MoreMusings from London
As I stood in London's Victoria and Albert Museum, I witnessed a touching moment between a father and daughter...
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I Paint to Create a Connection With You
I believe great art enables us to connect with each other and sense our shared humanity...
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The Marks of Love
Love can infuse everything we do, like a delightful aroma. This painting expresses tenderness and passion, reflecting the deep connection I experience in love.
Read MoreTaking the Plunge
My 8 year old daughter recently reminded me how gutsy it is to strive for results and that reaching them isn't the most important outcome.
Read MoreInspiration and "The Abyss of Doom"
Do you, like me, sometimes wonder what will inspire you to keep working and following your passions?
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A Blank Canvas
Like a protective mother, I nurture and love a new painting, till it matures and can stand alone.
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A new year and a new body of work… following a compass into to the unknown