I’m originally from the United Kingdom, emigrating to Perth, Western Australia in 2005 with my husband.
Painting became part of my life in 2016 when I had to reevaluate my life and goals. Being given only months to potentially live is rather a jolt to one’s system. However my cancer diagnosis ignited in me a need in me to create, something to remain after my passing and be remembered by if you will. And it’s painting that I always vowed to do ‘one day’ that came to mind, even though I was far too occupied with medical treatments. However I did manage to do a short pastel workshop on beach workshops that seduced me into fulfilling my artistic dreams.
March of 2019, I was, against all odds, given a 5 year ‘all clear’ from terminal cancer. In particular this allowed me to fully embrace my enjoyment and delight of creating paintings of things I love most. My favourite medium is pastels, I enjoy the feel of them on my fingers, no brushes involved! I started creating coastal scenes with them. However I now also embrace painting other things that delight me similarly - boats, houses, still life, birds animals and plants and I also undertake commissions. I do continue to attend classes, improving my skills and learning new techniques and mediums of all kinds.
My artworks so far, are held in private collections in USA, Barbados, Northern Cyprus, Switzerland, the UK, as well as Australia. I exhibit regularly, locally at art societies and shows, and have a personal gallery.
The paintings that I do are ones that dispel my worries, and am pleased when others feel the same, saying that they can imagine themselves walking on such beautiful, peaceful beaches, wading in the gentle waves, or smelling the flowers. My realistic art certainly allows one to feel that they are dwelling within my painting, I’m often told. Hopefully it allows you to feel the same.”