artist statement

Australian Contemporary Abstract Artist. Specialises in Art for Interiors.  
Inspired by nature, texture, colour combinations, patterns and a feeling of peacefulness. I have developed my own fluid process of layering, bring all of these elements together until I feel my work is just right. I am definitely deeply influenced by my study of art therapy, the natural environment, bushlands and the coast. 

My paintings are a reflection of my love of colour and nature. I aim to create artwork that is beautiful to look at, feels peaceful, giving people a sense of calm, happiness and colour in their surroundings.​
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I am very lucky to have my studio situated on Jerrabomberra Mountain with magnificent views the Nations Capital and the Great Australian Snowy Mountains, an extremely peaceful place of natural beauty. I also love spending as much time as possible at 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.

Please contact me to commission an artwork to suit you space. Canvas artwork can rolled and posted anywhere in the world, ready for you to frame!​
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education

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

community work

Creative Arts Facilitator & Artist in Residence
Darryl's Den Disability Art Studio Canberra
www.darrylsden.org

registrations

ABN 80 526 131 677
Member of ACATA: The Australian Creative Arts Therapies Association
ACT Government Education & Training LSA AGS No.82727042
WWVP registration no: 0000020756
WWC  registration no: 0514429E