
4 lessons learnt from the Dunedin Art Show
What are the lessons learnt from participating in the 2021 Dunedin Art Show? Calm and order are slowly returning to my home and I’ve gathered a few thoughts.
Art, is created around the chaos of a rich and eventful life, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I share ways I’ve learned to prevail.

What are the lessons learnt from participating in the 2021 Dunedin Art Show? Calm and order are slowly returning to my home and I’ve gathered a few thoughts.
Pushing the pause button was a gift I gave my self a few years ago. I am an artist that pushes myself, which has served me well.

Do you want to make significant art? How do you do that with jobs, family and other commitments? Here’s the story of how I determined the meaning.

It’s time to break out of the studio for a plein air drawing trip to Riverton. The lengthening daylight and cool crisp, clear July days beckoned.

Why do I make big efforts in creating art around life?
I create art around my life for two reasons. I don’t want to give up family life so I can make art.
This is the final episode of a 4-part journey of creating a new portrait style artwork. The series brings you along as I forge a new direction in my arts practice.
Come along as I forge a new direction in my arts practice.

My journey to new arts practice, showing my transfer and wash techniques.

Start of a new work. Journey with me as I reveal thought and process of creating two graphite studies of my husband.