artist statement

Contemporary Artist
Inspired by colour, texture and mother nature, I create semi-abstract landscapes representing my local and regional surroundings. I have developed my own fluid process of layering using acrylic and water. I am definitely deeply influenced by my study of art therapy, the natural environment, mountains, bushlands and the coast.
I am very lucky to have my studio situated on Jerrabomberra Mountain with magnificent views to the Nations Capital, the Brindabella Ranges and the Great Australian Snowy Mountains, a extremely peaceful place of natural beauty. I also love spending as much time as possible traveling to the South Coast on weekends, watching the forever changing landscapes, the depth of colour of the ocean waters, and falling light unique to our pristine coastline and hinterland.

education

Brisbane Institute of Art
1990 - 1992  Art History and Drawing 
Parsons School of Design New York 
1995 - 1998 Graphic Design & Advertising
Australian National University School of Art
2003 - 2005  Observation & Expression in Drawing, Portrait & Figure Painting
Initiatic Art Therapy School Melbourne
2007 - 2009 Certificate Initiatic Art Therapy
MARI Mandala, Seattle USA
2011  Art Therapy Model: Mandala Assessment Research Instrument Certification Levels 1&2

read more about my story in my interview with Art Lovers Australia