Overseas Representation ... SANTORINI, Greece
The Akron Art Gallery Centre in Santorini, Greece will represent my work from 2010 onwards. I am thrilled by their acknowledgement as the only non Greek artist to be invited to exhibit here. Efkaristo, Aspasia & Dimitris!
MY WEDDING DAY - LONG LIVE OUR DREAMS
On Sunday 22nd November 2009 just before midday I married Neill Cameron
Hills-Johnes in the Garden Theatre of the Everglade Gardens in Leura in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. Our theme was woven with ancient Greek ritual and the elements spun like Prospero’s magic with wild winds and dazzling pollen and spring leaves swirling through the ethers.
When we are willing to connect with t…
GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY
Am in the Greek Isles September/October enjoying the olives, honey, Samian wine and profound history. Wandered through the 3,000 year old city of Ephesus yesterday … travelling back through time into these ancient ruins now under extensive restoration was transformational.
Wise Tip: Do NOT go with a tour guide unless you are assured of a minimum of three hours within the ruin site itself. T…
LONG LIVE ECHIDNAS!
I have just been informed I am a Finalist in the South Australian Museum’s 2009 WATERHOUSE Natural History Art Prize for my Work On Paper, ‘Echidna Tale’.
The shortlist judges were artist Garry Shead, and Barry Pearce, Head Curator of Australian Art, Art Gallery of NSW. I am ecstatic!
I returned this week from the Adelaide Hills, spending precious time in Hans Heysen’s studio, The Cedars,...
Leda & the Swan
Yippeee! My watercolour painting of Leda & the Swan is a Finalist in the 2009 Calleen Art Award ($10,000 Acquisitive). The Opening was on Friday 20 March in Cowra. We had a brilliant night @ Cowra Regional Art Gallery and the Awards dinner and I’m extremely happy where my work has been hung; on a beautiful burnt ochre-coloured wall of its own . 2009 is shaping up to be a lovely, creative year …
An Opinion is like a Grain of Sand
These words are to encourage ALL artists who have put down their pen and paintbrush or camera under the weight of negative feedback …
“Sometimes others laugh when confronted by an image more powerful than they themselves have the inability to create .. when you KNOW in your heart you have created a work of Beauty another’s opinion is like a grain of sand .. it can be blown away … ” Aliso…
Feeeeling Fabulous!
Celebrated a milestone on the planet this week ..10th December..mah BIRTH day!
I thank LIFE for all the Joy, Sorrow, Beauty, Wisdom and Love that finds its way through my fingertips to paint, write and express WHO I AM.
To all you beautiful women out there … allow every line on your face and silver thread of wisdom in your hair to inspire the generation who dare to remain on the path of …