Philosophy

My collection of flourish designs, fashion accessories and artworks are embodied with my own personal values.It's about seeing the beauty in uniqueness, recognizing the abundant resources in our daily lives, embracing our past, the history that makes us who we are and stepping into confidence..knowing who we are as women.

Celebrating.... Uniqueness.Innovation.Creativity.History.Versatility & Confident Beauty.

the Artist

I'm an artsy girl, finding my own way to make a difference in the world, with what and how I create. Seeing the potential in unwanted throw always, loving the messy paint blobs combined with finer details, transforming challenges into positive outcomes & mantras.

Creating gives me the expansive freedom of where I can push the limits, within the boundaries. And truly, it feels like this is where my authentic self thrives. My painting tool box is made up of traditional learning’s and conventional methods and I love adapting and transforming their uses to create unique artworks and images that have depth and meaning. Creating with nostalgic and repurposed materials is important to me, its my way of recycling: op shop 'finds', kept papers and collected treasures. They have all found their way into my art.

Who am I when I am at home? A nurturing mum of 2 amazing kids, wife to a loving man who enjoys fishing and companion to our energetic Border collie dog. We live by the sea and I get to be creative daily.

'Creating has always, always been part of me. I can't ever remember not making something. And it was always with glue and paint and paper and fabric.Its innate.I love scrumptious thick paint.I love rich textures. I love finding out what makes us tick and art that has meaning. I love lace and old world charm. I love daring colour and moody muted tones. I love vintage trinkets.I love dressing up, even as a child.I love being inspired. I love hearts. I love the unusual in places of beauty.'

Biography

2010...Painting featured in April Home Beautiful (Australia).Taught weekend workshop Creative Discoveries.

2009...Mixed media collage article published in Jan/Feb issue & March/April in Cloth Paper Scissors (USA magazine). Asked to teach journaling workshop in Sydney at Artistic Journey Retreat. .Taught journaling workshop throughout the year.Facilitated Fraser Island Art Retreat.

2008...Moved to Hervey Bay, Queensland.Mixed media collage article published in Cloth Paper Scissors (USA magazine).Gallery representation, Bay Art Gallery.Completed studies with international foundation to become a Creativity Coach. Launched a range of greeting cards featuring my drawings and designs.

2007...Jewellery article published in Belle Amoire Jewellery (USA magazine).Mixed media image used to promote local artshow, Downlands College.Creativity article published in local newspaper.More local collaborative exhibitions. Started teaching creative journal classes. My illustrations published in perceptive astrology book 'Your Recipe for Empowerment' written by Ashtara.

2006...Exhibited with collaborative artists group Crea8, Toowoomba.Facilitated personal development workshops with 'aha!'.Feature article in 'Revive' magazine about 'aha!'.Taught art units at local schools/preschool, Highfields, Toowoomba.Short stint in Visual Merchandising for department store, Myer painting murals.My artwork featured on front page of spiritual magazine.Became a committee member of Crows Nest Regional Arts Development Funding.

2005...Exhibited my second solo show, Myart Gallery and began collaborating with other artists, also exhibiting in 17 different shows, spanning from one end of Australia to the other. Began teaching workshops, Toowoomba.Started studying Perceptive Astrology. Guest speaker at Toowoomba Regional Gallery 'Surviving as a Professional Artist'.

2004...Successful received RADF arts grant, Crows Nest.Showed my first solo exhibition, Crows Nest Regional Gallery .Awarded 1st & highly commended for acrylic painting, Myart Gallery. Highly commended for mixed media artwork, Myart Gallery. Exhibited in 12 art shows.Taught children's art classes at Highfields State School.Worked as artist assistant in summer workshops at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.Attended business seminar for Australian artists. Gallery representation at Myart Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland.

2003...Exhibited paintings in seven local art shows, Toowoomba. Awarded 1st in designing a book mark for local library. Guest speaker to Year 12 art students 'Extending Concepts & Pushing Ideas'. St Saviours College, Toowoomba.

2002... Received award for ceramic sculpture.Started painting. Guest speaker to Year 11 students 'Diversity of Mediums'. St Saviours College, Toowoomba.

1997...Began our family.

1996... Visual Merchandising for major department store, Myer, Toowoomba.

1993...Studied interior design.

1990...Started my own hand made jewellery business.

1989...Graduated Diploma of Visual Arts.USQ, Toowoomba, Queensland.

1985...Topped the state in Textiles, Higher School Certificate.yr 12. Rochester, Victoria.