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My Journey

Born in Sydney and now living in Gympie after 30 years on the Gold Coast, I am a representational artist with 24 years teaching experience throughout Queensland and New South Wales. Art is such an important part of my life. The need to create is a strong force that is both stimulating and satisfying. I also enjoy the challenge of learning new skills and it is especially beneficial being able to pass on what I’ve learnt to students in the many art classes and workshops that I tutor.

Painting florals in watercolour is my particular passion. I strive to create uplifting paintings of truth and beauty, pieces that are a pleasure to live with and that inspire the viewer. Sunlight dancing on transparent petals, the nuances of colour in shadows and reflective lights; these are subjects that motivate me to record nature in some of its finest moments. Coloured pencils are another medium I have explored since the beginning of my art career, with recognition gained through articles written for leading art magazines.
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Quickly produced work is not my style. Focusing on details of the natural world is a contemplative experience and I enjoy the process as much as the outcome. By being immersed in the study of God's creation, I aim to achieve a sense of quiet and stillness in my work.
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Professional Development

2017
2017
2016
​2016
2013
2013
​2008
2006
2005
2004
2004
​2004
2003
2003
​2002
2001
2000
1998
​1995-2000

2 workshops, Mixed Media with Tricia Reust
Workshop, Typism Conference, Brush Script Lettering with B Enright & Carla Hackett
Workshop, Mt Tamborine, Palette Knife Painting in Oils with Brian Cook
Workshop, RQAS Brisbane, Portraiture in Oils with Frank Giacco
Watercolour workshop with Charles Sluga
 Weekend workshop, Watercolours with John Lovett
5 day workshop, Brisbane Artists Academe, Alla Prima portraits with Clayton J. Beck  
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Collage with Elizabeth Gower    
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Mixed Media with Gary Miles 
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Book Illustration with  Paul Lennon  
1 day workshop, Brisbane Institute of Art, Flowers in Oils with Fu Hong 
3 day workshop, Fibre Montage with Noela Mills 
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Book Illustration with Paul Lennon  
3 day workshop, Fibre Montage with Noela Mills 
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Animals in Acrylics with Trevor Weekes 
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Portraits in Oils with Keith Dewell 
2 week workshop, McGregor Summer School, Pastels with Tim Miller
1 week workshop, Watercolour with Alvaro Castagnet
Weekly art classes, Tutor Dale Crabtree, Dale’s Art Studio, plus 3 mths life-drawing lessons

Gallery Representation

Currently:
Online galleries: BLUETHUMB, ART LOVERS AUSTRALIA, REDBUBBLE, FINE ART AMERICA

Exhibitions

Individual Exhibitions

Art’s Café, Gold Coast Arts Centre, QLD 2006
'Art is the Flower' RQAS, Broadbeach 2010

Selected Group Exhibitions

2019 - 2020
​2019
​2012 - 2018
​2013 - 2014
​2007 - Present
​2003, 2009, 2013
2005 -2008, 2012 -2013 ​
2009, 2011 - 2013
2004 -2009, 2012, 2017
2008
​2006
2004, 2005
2002, 2003, 2005   
2003 - 2004
2004
2003
2003
​2002
​1998  

Chevron Island Art Gallery, Gold Coast
​ Fabriano in Aquarello festival, Italy
Myart Gallery,  Toowoomba
The Art Gallery, Mt Tamborine
Moulton Galleries, Robina & Southport
Royal QLD Art Society, Gold Coast     
Border Art Prize, Gold Coast City Art Gallery
King’s Christian Arts Festival
St Hilda's Art Show
D’Arcy Doyle Art Awards
30 Icons Portrait Competition
Stanthorpe Regional Gallery 
Dalby Spring Fair Art Show 
Leukemia Foundation Art Show, Helensvale
Gold Coast Convention Centre Exhibition
QLD Cancer Fund Art Exhibition, Southport
Kenilworth Arts Festival, Kenilworth
Women of Our Time Exhibition, Hilton Hotel Brisbane
Redland Bay Art Competition, Brisbane

Plus various local and regional exhibitions and competitions.

Awards

2017
2016
2014
​2013
2012
2011
2009
​2009
2008
2007
​2006
2006
2006
2005
​2004
2004
​2002

First Prize –     Still-life, D’arcy Doyle Art Awards
First Prize –     Botanical theme, RQAS
First Prize –     Watercolours, Ocean Shores Art Competition
Third Prize –    Still-life, RQAS Awards
First Prize –     Still –life, Ipswich Art Awards 
First Prize -      ACPN coloured pencil competition
Second Prize – Watercolour, RQAS Awards
First Prize –     Watercolour, Gold Coast Show
Finalist –         30 Icons competition, Pacific Fair
Second Prize – Challenge no. 28 Australian Artist Magazine, June
First Prize –     Watercolour, Elanora Art Show
Watercolour, Springfest Art & Craft Festival
Set Design Award – Dramafest
First Prize –     Pastels, Elanora Art Show 
First Prize -     Drawing, Elanora Uniting Church Art Show
First Prize –     Abstracts, D’Arcy Doyle Art Awards
First Prize -     Watercolours, Laidley Art Show

Plus numerous commendations and awards

Grants

G.C.City Council Rapid Response Cultural Development Grant 2002

Corporate Collections

Portrait of Margaret May, Portrait of Dr Cherrell Hirst AO: Women at Work International
40 artworks for Air Apartments, Broadbeach
14 artworks, Surfers Paradise Executive Offices

Commissions

1999  - Present
2004 - 2019
2012
2007
2006
2005
2005
​2003, 2005
2003
​2001

Various painting and drawing commissions for private clients
Various designs and painting of sets for school musicals
14 artworks, Surfer’s Paradise Executive Offices 
4 Paintings, Tokiya Restaurant, Mermaid Beach
Outside murals, Hillcrest Christian College
Artist’s impressions for real estate agent
40 artworks for Air Apartments, Broadbeach
Murals for the grounds of Hillcrest Christian College
Tea towel designs for Souvenirs Australia
Portrait painting for principal Hillcrest Christian College

Artist-in-Residencies

2011
2009, 2010, 2013
​2009

Guest Artist: St Hilda's Art Show
Guest Artist, Gold Coast Show
Guest Artist, Southport Library

Selected Teaching Appointments
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2020
2019 - Present
​2019
​2019 - 2020
​2019
2019
​2019
​2019
​1999  - Present
2010 -  2019
2017 -  2020
2017 - Present   
2018                   
2017                   
2017                   
2015 - 2018       
2012 - 2019          
2016                   
2016                   
2009 - Present     
2015 - 2016       
2015 - 2016       
2015 - 2016       
2014                  
2014 - 2016                  2013                  
2013                    
2010 - 2012
2007     
              

Various art workshops in watercolour and colour pencils, Artable Workshops, Gold Coast
Watercolour workshops, Brisbane Painting Classes, Brisbane
​Weekly art classes, Flare Academy, Nerang
Weekly art classes, Primary & Community Care, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast
​3 day colour pencil workshop, Oakey Art Group, Oakey
Weekend watercolour workshop, McGregor Spring School, USQ Toowoomba
Weekend art workshops, Gympie
​Weekend watercolour workshop, Warwick Artists Group, Warwick
Various Professional Art & Development Workshops for teachers & students, Hillcrest Christian College.
Weekly Art Excellence art classes for High School students, Hillcrest Christian College
Weekly watercolour lessons, Royal QLD Art Society, Broadbeach
Monthly art workshops, Framed Just For You, Gold Coast
4 workshops, Artable, Alcohol Inks
2 watercolour workshops, Don Milner’s studio, Tinbeerwah
2 watercolour workshops, Redcliffe Art Society
4 x 5 day workshops, watercolours, McGregor Winter School, USQ Toowoomba
9 coloured pencil/watercolour workshops, Murray’s Art & Framing, Toowoomba  
2 watercolour workshops, Ipswich Art Society
6 day watercolour workshop, Oakey Art Group
 18 watercolour/colour pencil workshops, Coochie Art Group
Weekly watercolour lessons & colour pencil lessons, Artable Studio, Robina
Weekly children’s art lessons, Artable Studio, Robina
Watercolour lessons, home studio and Louise Corke’s studio, Pimpama
Weekend colour pencil workshop, Rockhampton Art Society
2 watercolour workshops, Lismore Art Club                              
Watercolour 4 day workshop, McGregor Spring School, USQ, Toowoomba 
Coloured Pencils 6 day workshop, Maryborough Art Festival   
9 various art workshops, Brisbane Artist’s Academy
Weekend drawing workshop, Annabel Tully’s studio, Quilpie

Selected Publications

2019
​2014
2014
2013
2010
​2010
2007
2000
2002
2001

Art Edit, Autumn edition. Back cover.
​Australian Artist Magazine, May, June, August. 3 full length articles, Coloured pencils
Artwise Australian Schools Textbook, reference and weblink
Australian Artist Magazine, November. Full length article, Coloured pencil workshop report
Australian Art Collector, Issue 53
​Paradise Magazine, Gold Coast Bulletin, August. Full page article, ‘Delight in the Detail’
Australian Artist Magazine, June. Photo of winning painting
Australian Artist Magazine, August. Full-length article, “Coloured Pencil: the No-Fuss Medium.”
Margaret May Reports, Photograph of portrait painting and short story
Hillcrest Christian College Year Book, Portrait painting of school principal on cover of yearbook

Catalogues
International Watercolour Society catalogue 2013, 2016

Online Publications
Featured artist December 2010. www.colouredpencils.com.au
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Judging Appointments

2002
​2000

​Dalby Art Festival, Dalby
Children’s art competition, Network Video Parkwood

Professional Memberships

2017 - Present
2017 - Present
2016 - 2018
2011 -  Present
2007 - Present
2000 - 2006
​1999 - 2006

Flying Arts, accredited membership 
International Watercolour Society
Watercolour Society of QLD
Australian Coloured Pencil Network
​Royal QLD Art Society
Pastel Society of Australia
Coloured Pencil Society of America

Painting Donations

2019
​2019
2018
2017
2013
2002, 2003, 2005
2003, 2004
​2002

8x8 to Educate
Combat Recovery Charity Ball & Auction
Epilepsy Action Australia
School art auction, Hillcrest Christian College
Riding for the Disabled
Leukemia Foundation Art Auction
Access Arts Champagne Box Auction 
Women at Work, Art Collection

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