Every December, I take time to reflect on the past year and plan for the upcoming year. I look at forthcoming projects, workshops, teaching, volunteering and building connections. When I was planning 2024 last year, I never anticipated how rewarding it would turn out to be.
Read MoreI could sit and paint my back yard of the Hunter Valley forever, but my complacency and familiarity would not be beneficial to growth
Read MoreItaly seems like a distant yet vivid and magical memory. Have you ever been to a place which has touched your heart, leaving an imprint on your soul and lingers like a beautiful dream? A place that forever creates a magical space in your heart, to which you often return in your mind?
Read MoreAbout a year ago I saw an announcement on Arts Upper Hunter about the LiddellWORKS art residency.
Read MoreI remember when I first applied for art school in the early 90s
Read MoreSummer has been in full swing with working on the farm, regrettably leaving little time for art, with my focus on the grape harvest. This year’s vintage hasn’t been the best with crops down and birds up!
Read MoreIn this recent body of artwork featuring the Australian landscape illustrates a recurring issue in our work: the interplay of human connection with the natural world.
Read MoreRecently, a notable trend has emerged where famous artworks have become unexpected tools for protest. Instances of these protests have been recorded in Italy, Germany, England, and even within our own shores in Australia
Read MoreWhen we look back at the history of art, we see a male dominated historical perspective. Is this because women didn’t make art or if they did,
Read MoreOh I love this statement. It brings so much joy to my soul when someone says this about an artwork, which is usually abstract or a ready-made sculptural piece.
Read MoreI’m sure you’ve already heard about the mammoth group exhibition coming up at the beloved Maitland Regional Art Gallery starting this month!
Read MoreI’ve been thinking that it would be good to write about my favourite artists and periods with recommendations of books, but where do I start as there are so many
Read MoreThere is a wonderful TED talk by Elizabeth Gilbert titled “Your Elusive Creative Genius”. I have watched this talk about 20 times and never tire of it.
Read MoreFor me, there is nothing more beautiful and soul soothing than sitting outside painting. Nestled amongst the scrub with my tools in hand- it is my happy place.
Read MoreMy work has evolved enormously since I started my journey in art.
Read MoreI was very self-conscious. I wear sunscreen religiously anyway. But my chances of skin cancer were extreme
Read MoreThe Grawin experience began as a fascination to seek elegance and beauty in harsh and desolate landscape
Read MoreA few weeks ago, someone asked me what I thought about art awards, and it really got me thinking. It’s not something I tend to do a lot (awards, not thinking!).
Read MoreExcitement dances in our bellies. Our final site to paint and explore.
Read MoreMuswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Artist in Residence Program 2021
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