The kitchen table became a workbench of some sort to each of us eight kids growing up and for me it was my art table. I was young and inspired by my Aunty and her art and my dad and his drawing, so at my allotted time I had that table all to myself. Covered with newspaper and a moment no-one could steal, the words ‘I want to be an artist when I grow up’ chanted over and over in my mind as I endeavored to find out how this paint worked! Creating at a fast pace before the trojan bench became someone else’s property, ushered in a skill of proficiency.
The words ‘get outside and play!’ beckoned many times a day, as mum scrambled for her own time to get things done. My imagination became my best friend, no computer games or phones were around to consume my mind and I never became bored, playing was something I was good at and playing with paint was no exception.
After the tragic death of my father when I was 10 and subsequent events to come, I laid down my childhood dream and got on with learning how to navigate life an the many curve balls it would throw.
Many years later with an amazing husband and two beautiful children in tow, I was sent a package of the contents of my late aunties art supplies and the desire began to take root again. I practiced and practiced with color and form, learning all I could along the way to develop my craft.
It wasn’t until I really understood who God is, that I began a journey of self-discovery and my paintings took on a whole new purpose, and meaning began to partner with my every creation. My skillset began to sky rocket as I was so hungry to learn. I developed something intimate, an edge that became addictive and this in turn raised the bar for works of greatness. My popularity grew and I turned professional.
The whole world and everything in it became my inspiration; the everchanging landscape of my creations put me in the spotlight to acquire numerous solo and group exhibitions works that adorn the walls of countless homes and companies across the globe.
I share my passion and knowledge in random conversations, in workshops, art classes, exhibitions, competitions and community events in and throughout Perth and Great Southern, Western Australia.
Awards
PEOPLES CHOICE
Great Southern Art Award WA 2023
HANGERS CHOICE
Glover Prize TAS 2022
PEOPLES CHOICE (runner up)
Great Southern Art Prize Albany WA 2013
PEOPLES CHOICE
Mount Barker Art Prize, 2011
PEOPLES CHOICE (runner up)
Mt Romance Centennial Art Prize, 2011
PEOPLES CHOICE
Mount Barker Art Prize, 2010
Finalist
2024 TNBT Toowoomba Gallery QLD
2023 York Botanical Art Prize WA
2022 Glover Prize Finalist TAS
2022 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize NSW
Public Art / Commissions
'ALBANY HEALTH CAMPUS, RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTRE’
Supply of public art for walls of the oncology wing
'HILTON GARDEN INN HOTEL, ALBANY'
Supply of 2 artworks and 20 prints for the hotel
Exhibitions Solo
2023 Museum of the Great Southern WA
2022 Museum of the Great Southern WA
2021 ‘Art Upmarket’, Perth WA
2021 ‘Spring’ Blush Retail Gallery Albany WA
2021 ‘Blossom’ Blush Retail Gallery Albany WA
2017 ‘Shedding Autumn’ Rustlers Upstairs Gallery Albany WA
2016 'The Storyteller' Willoughby Winery, Denmark WA
2013 Corr Art Private Studio, Albany WA
2011 Mt Romance, Albany WA
2011 The Blend(er) Gallery, Joondalup Perth WA
2010 Mt Romance, Albany WA
2009 Collie St Gallery, Albany WA
2008 Town Hall, Albany WA
2007 Town Hall, Albany WA
2007 Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany WA
2006 Town Hall, Albany WA
Exhibitions Group
2022 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize NSW
2022 Glover Prize TAS
2022 Grammar Art Show, Toowoomba QLD
2022 Fine Art at Perth College WA
2019 Oceans Church, Albany WA (Art Trail)
2018 Blush Gallery, Albany WA
2015 Arts + Gifts + Vintage Gallery (2 month exhibit)
2014 The Ivy on York (upper room), Albany WA
2013 Churchlands, Balcatta WA
2012 Town Hall, Albany WA
2011 Town Hall, Albany WA
2010 Town Hall, Albany WA
2008 Collie St Gallery, Albany WA
2007 Gallery 500, Albany WA
2007 Town Hall, Albany WA
2007 Riverview Church, Perth WA
2007 Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany WA
2007 Esperance Gallery, Cafe WA
2006 Bethel Christian School, Albany WA
2003 Yakamia Primary School, Albany WA
Certificates
CERTIFICATE IV IN VISUAL ART AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT (C625-/CUV0103)
Great Southern TAFE Albany WA
CERTIFICATE IN PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY
Melbourne College of Decoration
Community Projects
2022
Oversee of production, organising and implementing student’s with disabilities artwork Vancouver Arts Centre
2015
‘ART + GIFTS + VINTAGE’ Pop Up Gallery Albany WA
One of the 4 organisers of a 2 month collaboration, with an additional 31 artists on board on commission.
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010
Teaching, creating and organising community groups to produce works for exhibition for Art Trail Great Southern WA.
2012
Oversee of production, organising and implementing student’s art exhibitions at the Town Hall Albany.
2011
Refurbishment of the Albany Women’s Centre. Designing and producing artworks for the centre in collaboration with 2 other artists.