Mindil

Mindil Beach in Darwin has held a special place in my heart from the very first time I visited. This place always brings me an overwhelming sense of well-being. The calm sound of families and friends sitting together with their toes buried in the warm sand, feeling the last rays of an orange, smoke-filled sunset touching their skin, and children playing at the water's edge, building sandcastles—all create a serene and joyful atmosphere. The glorious scents of the dry season markets, floating on a light breeze, add to the magic of this place.

When I painted this scene, my intention was to capture the very essence of Mindil Beach, evoking feelings of joy and happiness. Influenced by the works of Kevin Yaun and Richard Schmid, I have employed painterly brushmarks, alongside a strong use of light and shadow, to bring this scene to life. My aim is to not just depict a place, but to convey the deep emotional connection and sense of peace that this beach inspires within me.

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Residing in the Northern Territory, I am privileged to live and paint on Larrakia Land. With its diverse mix of cultures and vibrant environment, the Top End of Australia provides a boundless supply of inspiration for my artistic practice.

A recent health scare with my husband caused me re evaluate my life, and in response, I have become concerned that the overwhelming, sometimes hysterical rush of modern life is causing society to lose touch with what really matters. My art aims to strip back trivial idealisms and attempts to reconnect with the authentic self, finding genuine value in experiences within our world. I create works that inspire positive energy and bring joy to others.

My recent practice is influenced by Impressionistic alla prima techniques. Quality oils are my medium of choice, which I use to create pixelated layers of colour, inviting individual interpretation while retaining realistic representation.

My accomplishments include winning over 20 Northern Territory-based awards and commendations for my work, including the prestigious Portrait of a Senior Territorian in 2019 and 2023. In 2024 I branched out from the Northern Territory and was a finalist in the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award at the South East Centre for Contemporary Art in New South Wales. My work has been collected as part of the Northern Territory’s Araluen Art Collection and is also part of private collections in America, France, Australia, and Timor.