Every painting tells a story…
Connect with your own story through environment-conscious, thought-provoking, layered mixed media art
In my role as a counsellor and facilitator of writers’ and creativity groups, I have learned that creativity aids in processing memories and emotions, helping us to gain a fresh perspective.
I am exploring how creativity can enable us to (re-)connect with our inner selves, the external world, spiritual experiences, and each other. My creative approach is both intuitive and exploratory.
Having retired from paid employment as a counsellor, I see the current season as my “rewirement”.
I am exploring how to use my varied interests to make a positive difference.
In addition to writing, painting, and photography, I enjoy walking, and helping others explore their creative gifts.
As a multi-disciplinary artist, I choose the medium that most effectively conveys my ideas and insights: painting, photography, prose, poetry, or a combination of various elements.
Painting
I craft experimental mixed media art that is thought-provoking and richly layered. Each piece narrates a story, inviting contemplation and reflection.
I am conscious that my mark-making is influenced by my thoughts, mood and environment, which makes it difficult for me to agree with the art teacher who insisted that we can and should exclude ourselves from the artistic process.
Although my work often contains autobiographical elements, it is open to a variety of interpretations.
As a viewer, you contribute your own narrative and perceptions, which, in turn, enhance my understanding.
Photography
I utilize photography as a means to gather references and inspiration for my future artwork.
I enjoy “reflective” photography (photos that display reflections and/ or invite contemplation).
I regularly capture snapshots of my creative process and experiments. Maintaining a record of an artwork’s previous versions assists in keeping a playful and curious approach, encouraging risk-taking in my painting process.
In my experiments with ephemeral materials, creating an archival print is often the optimal method for preserving the artwork.
I enjoy experimenting with hand-finishing prints to capture the texture and depth of an original piece of art.
Occasionally, I digitally alter photos to convey ideas in new and creative ways.
Writing
I share life lessons and creative lessons via blogposts, booklets and books.
To discover more about my work and my creative process, you can download a variety of free booklets from my Ko-fi page.
On Amazon, the Kindle or paperback version of “How to conquer a mountain” , a book co-authored by my husband and me, is available for purchase. All profits are donated to charity.
My attempts to climb Kilimanjaro ultimately inspired me to take up painting as a means to process my memories and emotions.
Other people’s comments:
“… the print arrived today, carefully packaged and of a pleasing thickness and presents the texture really well, even though the print is flat. It looks lovely.” (Martin, UK)
“I absolutely LOVE your artwork and can feel a continuity in all of the pieces with their being a definite core in each one!” (Angie, UK)
I wanted to share that the print has arrived! … I just wanted to let you know it is breathtaking! I was drawn to it online, but it is even more powerful in person.” (Cathy, USA)
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