Moonah trees on sand dune at Rye

Australian native Moonah trees ( Melaleuca lanceolata) can be found growing at the back of dunes or on coastal cliffs, where nature sculpts them into beautiful relaxed shapes by wind, water and salt, and where their deep root systems help stabilize sandy soil and prevent erosion. Their tangled trunks culminate in a canopy of branches above, providing shelter and food for birds.
These Moonahs grow on a dune at Rye, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, south- east of Melbourne.
I have painted them in a semi-abstract style against a deep blue sky using a limited palette of colours. I have translated their beauty into patterns that I have layered, reinforced and complemented with coastal shrubs that are also grow on the dune.
My painting, which comes in a natural wood, shadow box frame will enhance any room in which it hangs. It is finished in artist's varnish and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
If you are drawn to this style of painting, you might also be interested in my works titled: Silver Snow Daisies; Pride of Madeira; Female, red tailed black cockatoo; Yellow faced black cockatoo; and Princess.

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Thank you for visiting my page. Painting is central to my life and happiness, and I hope you will sense an expression of joy in my work.

I paint in both oils and acrylics, choosing whatever style I feel is right for my subject, sometimes in a traditional representative manner, sometimes impressionistic, sometimes abstract. I enjoy painting nature, including flowers, trees and birds in my own garden, still life arrangements, land and seascapes.

I have painted all my life and work from my home studio. I also regularly paint with a group of artists whom I count among my best friends.

My paintings are held in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada.

I have won several prizes including Best Oil in Show at Mornington, Best Acrylic in show at Mount View, Best Land or Seascape at Mount View, People’s Choice at Flinders, and several High Commendations.

In 2013, I was honoured with the Order of Australia medal for services to the education of deaf children. It is lovely now, as an older woman, to have the opportunity to give back to my community as a volunteer in a program that supports parents of deaf babies and toddlers.