What’s the difference between networking and phoning your friend from uni to ask a question?
October 31, 2017
Answer: Nothing. I grew up in a village. At the time it felt like the whole world – for all of its size. It’s two
Today: From my Easel
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Put some Art into your Life
October 20, 2017
Last blog I wrote about how creativity was everywhere in my daily life. This month however, I want to talk about how to add some actual art to our lives. In real time.
Facebook and You-Tube can feed an art habit, but I firmly believe we need to step away from the phone-screen, and the small-screen, to experience art fully.
It’s not about giving up our day job (even though I did). Even an occasional visit to an art gallery, play or film will make a difference.
How astonishing to realise there are people out there reading this !
October 8, 2017
I almost missed the email from Alyson Stanfield’s office at ArtBiz Coach asking me if she could feature one of my paintings on her blog
“I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like”.
September 20, 2017
Actually I do know a lot about art. I’ve been a full time artist for nearly 30 years and this statement is one I hear
Full Moon Art
July 12, 2017
For the last few days I’ve been on a sheep station west of Tenterfield. Along with the fabulous Julia Harpham, our hostess, we’ve been conducting
When cameras [appear to] lie.
June 8, 2017
This is excellent example of how NOT to take a photo of a painting. But… there are no reflections, most of the painting and the frame
“aren’t you lucky to be doing what you love”
May 12, 2017
Is it me, or does my lifestyle engender a sort of jealousy that seems out of context from how hard I actually work? I was
Thank You
March 1, 2017
Four days after the opening the event that was the official launch of my exhibition, gratitude is on my mind. Painting is a game
A celebration and a conclusion.
February 27, 2017
It’s the morning after the morning after. I’m sitting in the Australia Cafe in Inverell having lunch. I’ve just left the exhibition in the capable
On Creativity
February 26, 2017
Creativity isn’t just making art. It’s a way of living that encompasses all parts of a person’s life. Including their art practice.
If I’m an a visual artist, why is there so much writing?
December 13, 2016
I’ve just pressed send on the second of four journal articles I’m writing over a two month period. The last is due on January 4
I’m a little in love with watercolour today
November 4, 2016
That was the title of the post I made on Facebook last week. It struck me at that moment, on a warm Monday morning, on