My art practice has grown from a lifelong love of creative expression into a full-time pursuit centred on acrylics and some mixed media. I’m fascinated by the interplay of texture, light, and movement, and I often explore this through layered surfaces, bold brushwork, and the use of materials like moulding paste. Inspired by the natural beauty in my gardens, I find endless motivation in painting b…

My art practice has grown from a lifelong love of creative expression into a full-time pursuit centred on acrylics and some mixed media. I’m fascinated by the interplay of texture, light, and movement, and I often explore this through layered surfaces, bold brushwork, and the use of materials like moulding paste. Inspired by the natural beauty in my gardens, I find endless motivation in painting both flora and fauna, landscapes, and abstract impressions of place. I enjoy the balance between control and spontaneity – from deliberate etching to the fluidity of house paint – and I’m always curious to see how a work will evolve on the canvas. Each painting is a reflection of both inner emotion and the world I’m connected to.

Art has always been woven into the fabric of my life, but it wasn't until later in my teaching career that I gave it the focus and time it truly deserved. After more than two decades as a dedicated educator across both primary and secondary schools in Queensland, I made the decision to step away from full-time teaching to pursue my creative practice. My Studio is based in Highfields, Queensland…

Art has always been woven into the fabric of my life, but it wasn't until later in my teaching career that I gave it the focus and time it truly deserved. After more than two decades as a dedicated educator across both primary and secondary schools in Queensland, I made the decision to step away from full-time teaching to pursue my creative practice. My Studio is based in Highfields, Queensland, where I live with my husband. I now work as a full-time artist, running workshops for beginners, offering Creative Expression sessions, and participating in exhibitions and local art events. I particularly enjoy working with acrylics and some mixed media, embracing both structured techniques and moments of spontaneity. As co-chair of the InStudio Art Trail committee and a prize-winning artist, I am deeply committed to building community through art. My work is inspired by the beauty of the natural world, especially the flora and fauna in my gardens, - and by the freedom that comes with creating without boundaries.

2024 – First Place Winner – Field Guide Toowoomba Art Prize: Exhibition at Write Gallery for “A Toast to Claude” 2025 – Toowoomba Royal Show – First Place in Painting – Original, Any Medium for “Reflections of Times Past” 2025 – Toowoomba Royal Show – Highly Commended in Australasian Wildlife Art for “Sanctuary Amongst the Gums” 2024 – Toowoomba Royal Show – Third Place in Novice Section for “T…

2024 – First Place Winner – Field Guide Toowoomba Art Prize: Exhibition at Write Gallery for “A Toast to Claude” 2025 – Toowoomba Royal Show – First Place in Painting – Original, Any Medium for “Reflections of Times Past” 2025 – Toowoomba Royal Show – Highly Commended in Australasian Wildlife Art for “Sanctuary Amongst the Gums” 2024 – Toowoomba Royal Show – Third Place in Novice Section for “The Best Is Yet to Come”