May 92 minAdam Portraiture Award 2022 FinalistFor the past few years I have focused on painting landscapes with a pretty heavy leaning towards coastal scenes. I then moved into the...
Dec 10, 20215 minHow to Paint a Figure UnderwaterI'd been wanting to paint a scene like this for a long time, but with all the COVID restrictions, getting access to pools or the deep...
Nov 23, 20212 minIllustrations Come to Life!So excited to see my illustrations come to life in this music video Kind Words by Claudia Robin Gunn. It includes a mix of original...
Nov 16, 20212 minMum's Unite! A Creative CollaborationOne of the things I love about being a mum is the whole extended network your kids provide. I had the joy of meeting Claudia Robin Gunn...
May 10, 20212 minBelieve in YourselfIt may sound cliché, but it's so true - especially for us creative types. We are always riddled with self-doubt about our work, but we...
Feb 12, 20203 minTo Plein Air, or Not to Plein AirThat is the question. Let's face it, painting en plein air, or outdoors on location, is hard - bloody hard, in fact. So why bother? Well,...
Apr 23, 20191 minHighly CommendedI was very happy to receive two 'highly commended' ribbons at the 2019 Auckland Royal Easter Show. Once was for my painting, 'Regina...
Nov 14, 20181 minMasteryPainting reflections is a challenge. When they are done right, however, they make for a compelling piece of art. The only way to improve...