Largely self taught, my only tuition was a hobby course one evening a week over two years at East Geelong Technical School back in the early 70’s.
However I have had a passion for art all my life.
At school I excelled at art and was often caught drawing when I should have been paying attention.
Over the years from the 70’s to the early 90’s I painted on and off and sketched frequently. When I was asked by Sandra Jones to join the Winchelsea Arts Group I had not painted for 16 years and was a reluctant starter.
Since I have been painting at “Riverlee”, both on a Tuesday where I mainly work in oils, and the Wednesday watercolour classes, I have rediscovered my passion and creativity. I like to paint landscapes and have done several in the local Mt Moriac area, and I also enjoy painting birds.
I have recently discovered to my surprise how much I enjoy painting in watercolours…this mainly thanks to our tutor Ray Woods.
I exhibited in the inaugural Arts and Crafts market in the Globe Theatre last March, and also have works hanging in the “Larder” - A Taste of the Region café in Winchelsea, and the recently launched Barwon Park exhibition.
I am very proud to have won first prize in the novice section of the Uniting Church Art Show at Winchelsea this year for my oil “Moving to the Light”.
I am also a keen photographer and have some of my pieces on display in the gallery.
It is extremely exciting to be part of “Riverlee Art Studio” in Winchelsea. The gallery is a part of a vibrant and growing art movement in Winchelsea.
My aim is to continue with my creative learning and hopefully produce many paintings of which I can be proud.