I'm a country girl at heart, growing up in Bathurst NSW and my love of the bush is evident in my works.
I love colour and texture and I'm always experimenting with new techniques to keep fresh.
One of my early private art tutors taught me to not be confined to one genre.
I've achieved this with being able to jump from portraits to landscapes modern and traditional to totally abstract works.
Finding the time to paint is always difficult, with my busy schedule of being a wife of 45 years to Peter, a loving and very involved mother to Daniel (40), Michael (36), Andrew (30), Cassie (26), Jackson (deceased) and their partners and friends.
I also run the family entertainment business and work part-time.
I have a humanitarian nature and have been involved with many committees and fundraising for a number of community groups and charities.
I was recognised for my ongoing community and charity work this year by being named The Hills Shire Citizen of the Year.
All very time consuming, but when you have such a passion for Art... you will always find the time.
I've had many exhibitions, and over the past years have exhibited and sold works at The Sydney Royal Easter Show.
I do a lot of commission work and my Australiana series has been very popular with overseas travellers.
I love people and love to travel, drawing on all these experiences for inspiration.
Music has also had a huge focus in my life, having owned and operated two music stores and marrying Peter, who has worked in Radio and the entertainment business for over 46 years. That is probably why I name a lot of my paintings after songs.
There is always music playing as I paint.
