I started painting in 1995 while living in PNG. I watched in fascination as a friend put a brush loaded with paint to a piece of silk. I very timidly had a go and was hooked!

I returned to Australia living on beautiful Magnetic Island in Queensland. My only formal studies in art were 1 year of lessons with award winning watercolourist - Alison Annesley (Townsville).

On returning to Melbourne I completed 2 trompe l’oeil workshops with
Peta Laurisen. This gave me the idea that art really can involve the viewer and it didn’t have to been serious!
My love of art and animals has provided me with unlimited ideas for creations, and I am finding myself spending more and more time in my home studio just having fun!

Using the mediums of oil, acrylic and pastel I try to capture the character and personality of an animal so that it talks to the viewer. I also like to create the desire to reach out and touch the animal.
For me, art and creativity is a passion and I am always drawn to try something new.

Who knows what might be next!