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I’m back! I needed a break and I got one…in th

I’m back! I needed a break and I got one…in the Outback. We have just returned home from an amazing week away to see the spring wildflowers and three nights of that spent on a remote station. @mellenbyestationstayyalgoo I feel refreshed and inspired by the quiet and vast open spaces, bird life and stars and wildflowers as far as the eye could see. We stayed in the cutest cabin, crammed in as much exploring as we could and took the slow roads to everywhere. The flowers were abundant and people scarce, exactly as I like it. Mellenbye Station is a must for anyone needing a refresher from the city and space to think. I’ve taken hundreds of photos and now have the ominous task of choosing a few to paint. My highlights were watching flocks of wild budgerigars flitting around the gums and star gazing from our cabin campfire at night. What a place. Thank you for having us Shelley. I loved every minute. 💛💛💛

The Kalgoorlie Boulder Art prize opened tonight wh

The Kalgoorlie Boulder Art prize opened tonight which I forgot to post before having my media free holiday!
‘The Mother Load’. A play on words and commentary on women in the mining industry. Oil on canvas 71x86cm framed. Congratulations to the other finalists and to the prize winners. Open until October in Kalgoorlie. @goldfieldsartscentre

It’s not often I lose my mojo, but I have. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Upon pondering this mysterious problem, my daughter pointed out that I haven’t taken a holiday in over a year and I’m probably just tired. So simple, why didn’t I think of that? 🤦🏻‍♀️ When your passion is also your job, it’s incredibly easy to work 24/7 because it’s so enjoyable. But…yep, like any job, burn out is real, especially when the logistics of single-handedly running a successful small business takes over from the fun stuff of drawing and painting. 😣 Anyway, I’m listening to my wise daughter and Switching off for a few days. (Haha watch me fail at keeping offline!) I’m going to enjoy the spring sunshine, long walks, taking photos, my garden and my family whilst planning some wonderful new paintings. 🌼🌸 😆 and guess what? I’m excited to paint already!

Spring…always so beautiful. In Perth, we are gre

Spring…always so beautiful. In Perth, we are greeted by sunshine and wildflowers, fluffy clouds and bright blue skies. This is a snippet of my walks from the last week. 💛 So much inspiration. How cute is the pooch enjoying the sunshine?!

Whoop whoop! I am super proud to be a finalist in

Whoop whoop! I am super proud to be a finalist in the Mission to Seafarers Maritime Art Award for 2022. My oil painting ‘Bounded By Sea’ is now in Melbourne and will be on display and for sale from late September. This is a prestigious and respected national award that I’ve tried for a few times now, so to finally get chosen is wonderful. I created this painting in response to the theme Humanity and the Sea. My narrative oil painting is inspired by the book ‘A Cargo Of Women’ by Babette Smith and is commentary on the convict woman and their arrival and survival of this harsh new land bounded by sea. I will post the exhibition details closer to the opening. Paintbrushes crossed my painting doesn’t get transported back west at the end of its time!

Such sad news to wake up to. A huge loss for the U

Such sad news to wake up to. A huge loss for the UK and for many around the world. What an incredible woman Queen Elizabeth was. ❤️ I so loved the Queen. One of my most favorite paintings is a cheeky parody of her, but I didn’t feel it was respectful to show it first this morning. (Swipe to see) ❤️❤️❤️

Here we are! September Little things…plus swipe

Here we are! September Little things…plus swipe for an older one that matched the collection nicely. I didn’t frame any this month, but framing is available in Tassie Oak for a little extra. These are slightly bigger than the last few months. 30x30cm. I’m happy to announce these 4 will become greeting cards later in the year too. Our beautiful Australian birds with cake…what’s not to love? Australian delivery included. Message me if you would like an email with clearer photos.

🔴 Fish Out of Water, One of my stretched canvas

🔴 Fish Out of Water, One of my stretched canvas prints heading off…I still get blown away how perfectly matched to the original these are. If you see something of mine you like and can’t quite stretched to an original, check with me for stretched prints!

This is Squad. Squad is my collective of Rottnest

This is Squad. Squad is my collective of Rottnest Rockstars. All of these delightful creatures and their pretty florals are found on Rottnest Island. For those of you not knowing Rottnest, it’s a small island situated 18kms off Fremantle Western Australia. Being so close to home, it’s a fabulous retreat for locals to holiday and relax both summer and winter. Rottnest is home to the infamous Quokka, our smiling marsupial. I painted this for the Rottnest Island inaugural art award for conservation a few years ago. The original is sold. Prints available in many sizes. Paper and canvas. Pm with questions. 💛

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful men in m

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful men in my life, particularly hubby @yotts.com.au and my brother @flywithme.anton Missing my own papa bear as always on this day. This is an oil painting I did around 2013. My eldest daughter was just 3 in this image and is now 25! ❤️ So glad to have always enjoyed photography to capture these fleeting moments and then to recreate them in oil.

🔴 Thank you @bluethumbart. That’s all my Help

🔴 Thank you @bluethumbart. That’s all my Helping Hands (6) sold for now. I’d better get handy and start a new collection!

Apparently it’s Wattle Day! So pretty, so many h

Apparently it’s Wattle Day! So pretty, so many hundreds of varieties blessing us with a picturesque slide into spring. I’ve painted quite a few wattle paintings which have all sold, but am always willing to paint more! 💛💛💛

Sneaky peek. There’s 3 more of these ready to la

Sneaky peek. There’s 3 more of these ready to launch for September’s Little Things collection. My newsletter subscribers get a look first…so if cheeky birds and delicious treats are your thing, head onto my newsletter list asap….newsletter flying into inboxes on the 1st. 💝 Newsletter Link in bio.

International Dog day (and a couple of felines for

International Dog day (and a couple of felines for good measure) Dogs are my heart animal. I’ve been lucky to have two of my own and a kennel worth over my childhood. Quirky whimsy or traditional, I absolutely love painting dogs! I don’t mind a cat or two too😜 Hope you are celebrating these magic creatures. #internationaldogday

I’m trying really, really hard to establish a da

I’m trying really, really hard to establish a daily drawing habit. Last week I bought myself a cheap little trolley and set it up as my drawing and gouache space. I’ve got all my pencils, paints and brushes ready to go without excuse…I’m at day 6 and it feels so good to sit for an hour each day to draw completely for myself. When I say ‘draw’ I also include paint, as long as I’ve hand drawn by eye, from reference photo or from life, with pencil or paint. So far I’ve painted a few birds, my dog, my mum’s cat and a loose landscape. I’ll share these eventually, but at this stage, I’m keeping it as a personal project until I can form a habit. I must say, for those of you wanting to paint more but don’t have the space, gouache is a very tidy and forgiving medium. I’m understanding it’s parameters each time I use it and find it very rewarding to make loose drawings or refined detail. Thank you to Yeats for todays unquote….a daily writing habit is my next project. #notenoughtimeintheday

Blocking in. Boring, but necessary. This is a ridi

Blocking in. Boring, but necessary. This is a ridiculously busy image, having chosen to paint a bunch of Gerbera’s and a beautifully detail piece of cloth, so my way of tackling these paintings is to roughly block in the colour first. I always get rid of my big white canvas with a wash of a warm acrylic…this gives a lovely base and a mid tone to work from. A mid tone allows you to go darker or lighter, whereas a white canvas only allows you to go darker. These simple tricks can really help when you are learning to paint. This is a 71x86cm oil on canvas. I’ll keep showing my Work in progress (WIP) Got any questions? Fire away…

Longreach Bay, Rottnest…I’m absolutely hanging

Longreach Bay, Rottnest…I’m absolutely hanging out for a Rottnest trip. We went regularly when the kids were younger and we owned a boat. Glorious days and nights enjoying crystal clear water, sunshine, wildlife, good friends, good food, far too many drinks! Rottnest is definitely one of my most favorite places on earth. (If you know, you know 💛) This piece is 71x86cm and framed in Tasmanian Oak. Currently being enjoyed on my walls, but looking for a forever home! Australian delivery included.

I’ve pinned my last three posts to the top of my

I’ve pinned my last three posts to the top of my Instagram page. So often when I’ve been admiring my favorite artists on their socials, I’ve found it hard to navigate my way around to all their socials and webpages. I’ve made these graphics to make it super easy to find my art, my galleries and learn a little about me. Hope they help! What have I missed?

Hello and welcome to my followers, both old and ne

Hello and welcome to my followers, both old and new. It’s been a while since I said Hi, so here it is…
Fun, joyful art with subtle humor is my objective….with ‘normal’ art available too. I use professional materials and am a stickler for quality with my paints, canvas, stretchers and framing. I want your art purchases to last for generations, not just for a season. I have no desire to become famous with my art but my goodness, it’s fun to have a cheering squad on the sidelines as I pursue my passion. I thank you most sincerely for following along, for your likes, shares and comments and to my collectors, for choosing my artwork to hang in the sanctuary of your homes. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you see something you like on my socials. I’m extremely flexible with payment plans and try to make the purchase of art as easy and stress free as possible. 👩🏻‍🎨 BTW My newsletter subscription is a great way to follow along. Links in bio.

How do you buy an artwork from me? By getting in t

How do you buy an artwork from me? By getting in touch that’s how! I’ve got numerous socials and all the ways to find my art. Every way for everyone…from the good old classic of email, right through to TikTok, you can find me and my artwork. Originals and prints, questions on art techniques or queries on pet portraits or still life commissions. Shop local, support small business. Handmade quality West Australian fine art. Thank you for your support ❤️

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