My Art Journey
Do you have formal training, are you self-taught or a bit of both? My earliest memory of painting was at the age of five. I sat down at the table with my big seven year old Brother, Michael, and painted … of all things …. a seascape! Even at that young age … my brother was the Artist! Throughout my life I was convinced I couldn’t paint. Instead I used my creativity to make clothes and numerous other craft activities. It wasn’t until I was married with two young children, at t
Favourite Art Quotes
Do you have any favourite art quotes? I have been busy spending time with my daughter, who is visiting from Bali, and packing for our caravan trip to Far North Queensland ….. so thought I would do a lighthearted blog with some of my favourite art quotes: Love this little guy's self portrait :) I totally agree with this! Learn everything you can about art ... watch Youtube videos ... attend workshops ... take classes .... but use what you learn to make YOUR art ... not a copy
Using your creative talent to support a good cause
Do you use your creative talent to support something you are passionate about? My daughter, through her Facebook Page Jahru, supports dog rescue in Bali with her beautiful dreamcatchers. I have a friend who uses her art via her Facebook Page Little Black Swan Art, to support The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust by sponsoring baby African elephants who have been left orphaned as the result of poaching. You have probably guessed by now that the Turtle Hospital in Townsville is th
The Travelling Artist
Do you take your art materials on holidays with you? My husband and I travel for about 5 months of the year with our caravan. We will be heading off in about 4 weeks to Far North Queensland, with Cape Tribulation being our furthest destination. We tend to stay between 3-7 nights at each place and this will be the third year we have traveled north in the Winter. Each morning we head out exploring and taking photos and then relax in the afternoon. The scenery is magic and we ha
