Storytelling in my children’s librarian days
Performing, whether it is to a group of small children, or on stage under the lights - I think it’s always been in my blood. Storytelling in whatever form is about connecting with people on a heart level. Now I run my online courses and workshops and connect with women from all over the world.
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“Knowing” that the ink blot needed white writing on it to finish the text on text artwork.
I’m a great believer in intuition. That “sixth sense” when you know someone is watching you, or you know that a friend needs you to ring them. Activating your intuition when making art means you are connecting your hands to your heart which guides your inner knowing so you trust in the process of creation.
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Home - detail - paper pulp on found embroidery, (work in process)
These days home has become both an origin and destination. All my travelling is now through art. Knots and fishing nets, text in collages and making maps all feature in the mini courses I have been creating this month to share.
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Detail of my painted mandala
Me and my dad at his pharmacy in 1978 just before I went overseas.
My word for 2021 is BALANCE. I remember my dad working every day of the week. So I’ve decided to take Sundays off and am stepping away from my computer. Time for some Sunday adventures - it’s the new balance in my life.
Read MoreWhen the world went into lockdown and my travel plans were cancelled, I brought the world to me. The view outside my window became a portal into the chaotic world outside and my daily lives on social media helped inspire others to keep creating through crisis. I learnt that home can be the best source of inspiration.
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Solstice Postcard & a travel memory on my YouTube channel
Tomorrow in Australia we celebrate the longest day and shortest night with a rare solstice event. Jupiter and Saturn, our two biggest planets in our solar system, will be in conjunction, appearing as a single bright star in the night sky, close enough together to “kiss” each other . What a great time to make a wish!
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To Taiwan in an artist book filled with temple papers of gold and red.
Travel is a “virus of restlessness” writes American author John Steinbeck. This year I have started making artist books again as a way to relive my travels when we can’t travel anymore. Reading Steinbeck reminds me that the urge to be somewhere else can be found by reading a book - or making one.
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Detail of a collage, 2011.
Backyard beekeeping and bee hives featured as a recurring motif in my early art works. Taking possession of new bee hives is a circuitous route back to exploring what home means in the light of the year 2020.
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Afternoon light in the garden
What brings you happiness? For me it is the beach and my garden. It is also creativity. I’ve teamed up with 3 other women to bring the gift of happiness, wellbeing and inspiration to your inbox starting December 1st. It’s free to join.
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