Artist Statement

I find pastel an ideal medium to capture the effects of light and colour in a painting, being the main influences on my choices of subject to paint.

Biography

I have always drawn from an early age, which was a very useful skill in my teaching career. I became interested in pastels, as a medium, 15 years ago, loving the vibrancy of colour.

Influences

The Australian artist, Clarice Beckett, who was not a pastel painter, has inspired me the most. I also take inspiration from the colourful ceramic works of Clarice Cliff.

Awards

2025 Toowoomba Show 1st ( Landscape/ Seascape) 'The Beautiful Sea' 3rd (Still Life) 'Gatton Cabbages' 3rd (Portrait) 'Rex' 2024 Bell Art Show: 1st (Human activity in a Landscape) ‘Waves’ 1st (Animals) ‘Companion’ H.C. ( Small Pastel) ‘Lady in Red' Toowoomba Show: 2nd (Landscape) ‘Cotton Tree Beach’ 3rd (Still Life) ‘The Rose Vase’ Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition: 2nd (Still Life) ‘Chasing the Light’ 2023 Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition 2023 was the first time I exhibited at this exhibition. I was awarded two ‘Highly Commended’, for ‘Luna’ ( dog portrait), and ‘Platter’ ( still life) Both now sold.

Exhibitions

In 2023 I had a solo exhibition at the Clifton Art Space. Of the 27 works on display, 16 were sold. This year, a month long exhibition featured my works in Wendlands Gallery in Mary Street Another exhibition is scheduled for November 2024 to be called “The French Experience” which will follow a time painting in France this year. 2025 Lockyer Cultural Centre 'Life Surprises'. Exhibition of 34 of my paintings.