Artist’s Statement

I am surrounded by wondrous flora and fauna where I live. In my art, I try to capture the magical moments of when a butcher bird appears just outside my studio and looks in at me, or when the winter lighting adds a new dimension to my vase of native flowers from the garden.
Watercolour allows me a certain freedom, unpredictability that is often seen in nature. By using lots of water with the paint and mixing colours straight on the paper rather than the palette, I am able to paint in a loose, whimsical way resulting in unexpected surprises.
I love that the medium of watercolour is not easy. It is always a challenge and keeps me on my toes.