the full story

Coming to art late in life I am passionate about exploring a sense of place and being.  

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I began with calligraphy for many years attending the West Australian University of Advanced Education and learning via the Digby Stuart College in London (by correspondence).  During this time i was introduced to Life Drawing and Art History.

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Mostly self-taught I was very fortunate in the early days to be a part of the Snakepit Arts co-op in Launceston, Tasmania during the 90s.  The one-on-one workshops and support from some of Tasmania's top artists remains with me ever since.

From that time onwards, I find, very occasionally, a workshop or two that suits my thinking and ways of working.

The other milestone in my life was 10 months of travelling to Hobart, from the north, once a fortnight  to attend a Creative Research Program for Contemporary Arts with Dr Ruth Hadlow. 

During the last 5 years, I  work every day out of my studio with the thought in mind 

'get miles on the canvas'.  Just do, do , do .... 

and i do.