Old Schoolhouse Gallery

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Most of my inspiration comes from our wonderful local marine environment, giving me unlimited subject matter.  Occasionally, for a little variety, I enjoy painting flowers. I’m a dedicated and passionate part-time artist who has been living, working and painting in Manly, Wynnum and Lota since moving to bayside Brisbane in 2009. I had previously lived on the Gold Coast for two years, and Sunshine Coast for 25 years after leaving my home town of Melbourne in the early 80’s. Along…

I am a self taught potter with no formal training. I began when my 2 children were very small and we lived on a farm on the Murray River in southern New South Wales. Although isolated from other potters, I was able to phone my mother for advice as she had taken up pottery several years before me. These calls always ended with her saying that if in doubt, then read the “Potters Manual”. Which I did, over and over again! So with…

I love to openly express myself with a variety of mediums on canvas with brushes, ink, resin, mixed media, pouring mediums and paints. Always experimenting with texture and colour using varied techniques and multiple layers within my paintings giving my art the impression of being almost 3 dimensional. I draw my inspiration from my love of life, nature and exceptionally beautiful surrounds which resonates in my painting techniques. My art celebrates the beauty and wonder of the world, engaging viewers…

I have had a fortunate and enjoyable art career. With residencies, overseas travel, publications in books and magazines, interesting commissions and exhibitions that have seen my work sold across Australia and overseas. I am inspired by our beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. Dedicated to realism I strive to portray the essence of my subject. I have recently discovered pastels, and I am new to acrylic. I have added pet portraiture, painting blue and white Chinoiserie objects, still life, fine coloured pencil…

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“I don’t know in advance what I am going to put on canvas any more than I decide beforehand what colours I am going to use.” Pablo Picasso Picasso’s statement very much reflects the way I approach my art practise. I prefer to start with an initial mark or stroke of colour and paint intuitively allowing the painting to develop as the layers are applied. The physicality and tactile properties of multi layered paint and mixed media in the pure…

Born in Victoria I grew up with a passion for photography, even making my own lenses. I like to compose colourful and energetic imagery and have spent many hours of enjoyment perfecting my art – and I am still learning. I enjoy the wonders of nature – it is the driving force behind my photography, creating images for others to enjoy. My love of the outdoors and nature is my place for taking photographs, both in Queensland and through out…

I am interested in creating items using an eclectic mix of jewellery-making techniques. Having sought creative outlets throughout my life, my experience began at about age 10 when I learned to sew clothes and repair my own jewellery. I even asked my father if I could open the back of a broken clock to see if I could find why it was no longer working! No I couldn’t fix it but I remain curious about how things are made and…

I have always been artistic and creative, sketching and painting whenever I could find the opportunity, but it wasn’t until my children became independent and semi-retirement a reality that I was able to truly reignite my passion for art. In 2012 I returned to the easel in earnest, and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey! I am very lucky to live on Brisbane’s bayside, with Moreton Bay and its islands literally right on my doorstep. I love the Bay’s ever…