This collection is inspired by the patterns and shapes of natural landscape. I have used a variety of source material such as the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Australian gum trees, the flow of water, the coastal landscape of Morton Island and self-portrait. I have experimented with different levels of abstraction in each piece and have given much attention to colour choice and medium in each painting,…

This collection is inspired by the patterns and shapes of natural landscape. I have used a variety of source material such as the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Australian gum trees, the flow of water, the coastal landscape of Morton Island and self-portrait. I have experimented with different levels of abstraction in each piece and have given much attention to colour choice and medium in each painting, using a mixture of alcohol inks, watercolour, acrylic and pen. Along the way I have been enthralled by the juxtaposition of careful manipulation and serendipity to create unique images.

I am originally from the USA where I studied art history and painting in university. I have lived in Indianapolis, Washington DC, Seattle, central Japan, Brisbane and Toowoomba. I moved to Australia 16 years ago with most of those years in Toowoomba. I have an MA in linguistics and have taught English as a Second Language on three continents to students from all over the world. I have been an art…

I am originally from the USA where I studied art history and painting in university. I have lived in Indianapolis, Washington DC, Seattle, central Japan, Brisbane and Toowoomba. I moved to Australia 16 years ago with most of those years in Toowoomba. I have an MA in linguistics and have taught English as a Second Language on three continents to students from all over the world. I have been an artist all my life experimenting with subject matter, medium, colour and surface to make life interesting and fulfilling. I can't imagine not creating. I have a wonderful husband and two children that are homeschooled. Art is a big part of all of our lives. I have now made it a priority to begin sharing my creations with the public and am very pleased with my journey so far. When I am not making art or educating my kids I love genealogy, writing historical fiction, learning the banjo, listening to music, reading, bird watching, drinking coffee and travelling.

I have had lots of different influences throughout my life as an artist including ancient Mexico, Japanese woodblock prints, historic symbolism and modern painters of the 20th century such as Miro, Kandinsky, Hundertwasser and Mucha. I am also very attracted to the artistic styles of Art Nouveau, Buddhist mandalas, art of the Silk Road and Post-Impressionism. More and more in my life I find myself…

I have had lots of different influences throughout my life as an artist including ancient Mexico, Japanese woodblock prints, historic symbolism and modern painters of the 20th century such as Miro, Kandinsky, Hundertwasser and Mucha. I am also very attracted to the artistic styles of Art Nouveau, Buddhist mandalas, art of the Silk Road and Post-Impressionism. More and more in my life I find myself influenced by my natural surroundings as well: landscape, bodies of water, plants and animals.

Toowoomba Art Society solo show "Imagining Landscapes" - 2025 Downlands Art Show - 2024 Toowoomba Art Society exhibition "Drawn to Birds" - 2024 Downlands Art Show - 2023 Toowoomba Grammar Show - 2012 Oxygen Café - “Japan Illustrated”, Toowoomba, QLD, 2011 Creative Tanks, Firefly Café, MADE Gallery (group shows) – Toowoomba, QLD, 2011-2012 LAMP Gallery and other small venues, Indianapolis, …

Toowoomba Art Society solo show "Imagining Landscapes" - 2025 Downlands Art Show - 2024 Toowoomba Art Society exhibition "Drawn to Birds" - 2024 Downlands Art Show - 2023 Toowoomba Grammar Show - 2012 Oxygen Café - “Japan Illustrated”, Toowoomba, QLD, 2011 Creative Tanks, Firefly Café, MADE Gallery (group shows) – Toowoomba, QLD, 2011-2012 LAMP Gallery and other small venues, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 2000-2004 Primary Colors, and other group shows, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 2000-2003