I started drawing, painting and building in early childhood when I was encouraged by a relative who worked as an illustrator and produced audio-visual works. My father was not happy when I inserted all his drill bits in the bathroom floor. (my first installation!)
These days I use several mediums including drawing, painting, digital images, fabric and a variety of sculpting mediums to produce an eclectic range of figurative Art. I have very broad tastes and influences so draw my inspiration from a wide range of sources such as other people’s Art, the small farm we live on, the rhythms of farming, the natural environment, travel, my reading interests. I am amazed by Astronomy and Astronomically based structures like stone circles as well as work produced by Indigenous Cultures working outside Renaissance influences.
Years ago I studied Foundation Art at Prahran TAFE and Visual Art at RMIT. I’d love and continue to learn to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) as well as 3D printing. I’d also like to produce large land-based installation work but this is dependent on my access to equipment, space and materials. Until then I can continue to enjoy experimenting with colour.
