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31 August 2024

My in-person painting classes resume at Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane.

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20 August 2024

Ekka Royal Queensland Show 2024

The Central Station Clock awarded 'Highly Commended' in the Traditional Watercolour section of the painting competition

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13 August 2024

Time to stop and smell... no, not the roses... daffodils!

Painting is a reason to slow down, appreciate life and find joy in the present moment.

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27 July 2024

One of the largest regional art prizes in New South Wales - Singleton Art Prize 2024 has attracted the highest number of entrants in a single year for the last decade and I was one of them. Proudly won the 2nd Place in the Watercolours section and 'Highly Commended' in the 'Traditional' section.

https://www.singletonartprize.org/winners-gallery/2024-winners-gallery

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13 July 2024

Four awards (including the Major Prize) in the Bentley Art Prize 2024, NSW

Thank you the Judge and the wonderful team of volunteers who have put the show together.

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6 July 2024

I feel very lucky that from over 800 adult entries at the Doyle’s Art Prize this year, both my submitted works were accepted as a finalist. The Twilight Dream has sold.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/StveWD47oFduPSh2/

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1 June 2024

Workshops and demos in pastels and watercolours on 1-2 June

The Benevolent Living School of Arts studio, Rockhampton

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9 May 2024

Artists Meetup and preview drinks at Fairholme Open Art Prize exhibition in Toowoomba

Facets: Art Exhibition in a curated annual show of works across various media. Love its 'boutique' setup and a great selection of works.

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13 April 2024

A busy day in a workshop on watercolours in Ballina (NSW)

Northern Rivers Community Gallery & Ignite Studios

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8 March 2024

Happy Women's Day, or

How many sketches from life can a bouquet of tulips last

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10 February 2024

Private tutoring

Fun activities with focus on YOU!

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1 January 2024

Happy 2024!

Pareidolia (ability to recognize shapes and patterns) is a great way to boost imagination.

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25 December 2023

Merry Christmas, my Beautiful People!

It brightens up my day to know that work I produce makes someone happy.

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30 November 2023

I am honoured to have my painting Poppies of Tasmania included into 2023 Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize, a unique triennial art prize that aims to celebrate excellence and innovation in the watercolour medium.

Opening night: https://www.facebook.com/QcaGalleriesGriffithUniversity

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14 October 2023

A new option of learning how to paint by watching the artist's painting process, follow the link

https://classbento.com.au/painting-demos-oils-watercolours-or-pastels-brisbane

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29 September 2023

Today I enjoyed painting with watercolours. It’s a good way to set aside daily stress and take pleasure at enjoying the look of a beautiful thing.

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24 September 2023

"Azaleas-2" Snapshots from a private lesson

Demonstration of various approaches to paint subject matter from life without a preliminary drawing.

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18 September 2023

Floral experiments. Snapshots from a private lesson

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17 September 2023

"Azaleas" Snapshots from a private lesson

"Creative doodling" as a therapeutic activity.

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16 September 2023

"Pansies". Snapshots from a private lesson.

Learning how to interpret references in a relaxed manner (without a preliminary drawing). Therapeutic activity!

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9 September 2023

Portraiture workshop in Crows Nest

Crows Nest is a painters' paradise but this time it was a portraiture workshop with a dedicated team of local artists. I always look forward to coming back here. (Lowering my voice), I'll be back.

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27 August 2023

Private commissions

Had a great time drawing this quick sketch (45 min) from life. Hiroto, a young man from Japan, was pleased.

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20 August 2023

Private tutoring is different to a group workshop - a sheer luck to work with people who invest time and money into painting with you. This is the highest degree of commitment and enthusiasm.

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16 August 2023

Let's paint together! https://classbento.com.au/outdoor-painting-workshop-brisbane

Private classes, demos and tea parties with like-minded people

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9 July 2023

Pastel demo "Paperbark tree in bloom"

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17 June 2023

Experimenting with Watercolours workshop

Fig Tree Galleries art space, Yeppoon

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15 June 2023

Artist Talk @ EVERYWHEN

My Beautiful People, thanks for coming to share my celebration!

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14 June 2023

Portraits of visitors at EVERYWHEN

Meeting Miiesha, an Australian singer and songwriter, the recipient of New Talent of the Year at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards and the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.

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11 June 2023

"Experimenting With Pastels" one day workshop at Fig Trees Gallery

Always fun working with like-minded people

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10 June 2023

'On duty' at the gallery @EVERYWHEN

Always fun to work with like-minded people

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9 June 2023

Solo Exhibition "Everywhen"

I am excited to invite you to the Fig Tree Galleries in Yeppoon to celebrate opening of my solo exhibition "Everywhen" (7-17 June 2023).
Opening night - 9 June (Fri), 6pm
Artist Talk - 15 June (Thu), 10am
http://www.keppelcoastarts.org.au/fig-tree-galleries.html

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