At Play on Parliament

Parliament House Canberra is an architectural design of creativity for a country that was celebrating 200 years of white settlement back in 1988. I was a student from Vic back then and I marvelled at the thought of walking on top of politicians! (You're able to walk on top of the building) Little did I know back then that I would live in Canberra and show family and friends how diverse our Parliament House truly is!
I used my own reference photo on a very hot summer's day in 2018. We meandered around the circle near Parliament House as thunder clouds build to nothing in the afternoon. I wanted to add the two cockatoos, who, like kangaroos, make Canberra the bush capital that it is. Maybe it's the shenanigans of life in the bush capital or maybe it's the fact that cockatoos make me laugh. I'll leave this to your interpretation of what you think is best to describe my work. There's never a wrong answer.
Illustrated with line and colour for a quirky take on life in Australia's Capital.
Framing is available by Bluethumb should you wish to include a lovely oak frame. Your choice either way xx

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Hello everyone!
I have travelled far and wide with my husband's work for 20 odd years to numerous states around Australia and twice to the USA. I suppose you can call me a defence spouse, Army style!
It was during a posting to the US where I became the 'accidental artist', painting local scenes around Leavenworth County, Kansas and selling my art through word of mouth! This crazy journey has inspired me to continue my love for painting scenes throughout Australia
I feel my artwork is, by virtue, the colours I see and the lines that define them. My art is bright, bold, joyful, unique depictions of life around me through numerous journeys I've encountered in a nature loving form. I draw inspiration from female artists in Maude Lewis, Georgia O'Keefe and Heather Brown who created their own distinct styles and a belief in themselves
For me and my art style, I seek collectors who dare to venture into bright pop/ naive/ contemporary art.
I focus mainly on acrylics and black markers using small to medium size canvas or acrylic paper. Certain picture frames are repurposed and matted with love to reduce the landfill we humans love to create.
I want my artwork to be different, a little obscure, very animated, yet recognisable to admire.
I hope to bring a visual flair to those who adore creative, quirky pieces that express pure joy and an illustrative love of life around us. Your blank wall or tiny computer nook may need a dose of gladness to brighten your

Thankyou so much for reading xx
PS:- Some of my artworks have been removed for the upcoming SALA Arts Festival next month in South Australia. Catch me around if you can!