Plenty of people spent time trying to spot the creature in the painting titled "Hidden" some having several attempts before lifting the reveal flap to see if they were on the right track. At the base of the tree a tiny pigmy possom emerges from the painting as well as a few of his friends.
Of course that is not all that was 'found' as everyone let their imaginations go wild finding all sorts of creatures, another intriguing painting.

The "Let's Celebrate" series was a SELL OUT, although it was only three pieces and they have all gone to the one home!  So although that could mean that only one person was charmed by them I am sure that I will be adding to this series as I enjoyed painting them and look forward to trying different colour combinations in my future pieces so, watch this space!

The "New York Buskers" series of black and white prints were also popular with some who had been to New York recognising the buskers as ones that they had also sat and listened to in Central Park.

My pastel paintings from my exhibition that I held in Corrigin in the Qualering shearing shed in 2017 found new homes. A lovely moment was when Maria happened to be here and met the new owners of a couple of the paintings that were inspired by her garden on the farm.

Finally , on the last Sunday "Paperbark Panorama" sold  and was taken away much to My Aunties regret as she had also fallen in love with the piece. The new owners replied with a lovely description of the piece which I will share with you the next article.

"Line Them Up" has a sister painting "Vintage 1968". They have the same colour palette for their under-painting of watercolour and acrylic inks.

Unlike the namesake of the series"Let's Celebrate" in its cool icy blue colours these were painted with the intention of producing a similar themed painting but in the warm golden tones.

II  was very happy with the outcome.

Their similarities are the floral cascade and berries  among  the glassware with the difference being your taste for Champagne or Wine.

"Vintage 1968" has it's own story behind its creation but you are welcome to make up your own story to go with "Line Them Up"


Your "Invitation to be Curious" to my Art Studio  and Garden Open Days is below. See you there.

This years special theme for the York Art Society Art Exhibition is "FIFTY" .

My entry "Vintage 1968" has been painted especially for the occasion.

In the detail there is reference to  the theme incorporating the Town Hall on the label where the exhibition has been held for the all the time I have been entering the awards.

"Golden Yarn" is my entry for the Kalgoorlie Boulder Art awards 2018 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Gold by Paddy Hannan, Tom Flanagan and Dan Shea.

"Golden Yarn" is a play on words and has been created in Textiles: Felt, wool, acrylic yarn and acrylic paint on 640gm watercolour  paper.

It depicts the discovery of gold with a copy of Paddy Hannon's miner's right to the present day of the "Super Pit".

It's been a golden tale for Kalgoorlie - Boulder

The final touch is a replica of a golden nugget made from gold leaf cover sea sponge.

Framed in a deep set natural wood frame.

On display in Kalgoorlie from Friday 21 Sept 2018