The Art of Framing
I often get asked "Should I frame this painting?" The short answer is yes! A well-chosen frame can enhance your chosen artwork.
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Artist blog
This artist's blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration, and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art history, greek mythology, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.
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Jun 233 min read
New series |Contained|
My latest series of paintings is all about women who are either standing or sitting, crouched or squatting, folded and/or sleeping.
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Open studio event 2023
We were very pleased to open our house to the public on 29 October 2023. Here are some photo from our Open Studio event.
Jul 22, 20239 min read
An artist's guide to Paris
An Australian’s guide to the best Parisan art galleries Paris is known as one of the art capitals of the world. Got only a few days in...
Sep 5, 20226 min read
The real Persephone
The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her
Jul 9, 20223 min read
An artists' home
Over the past few months I've been researching the history of my period home. I was excited to discover that three other artists have lived
Nov 30, 20215 min read
Pandora without her Jar
Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia
My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.
Sep 15, 20214 min read
The Untold Story of Medusa
While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths
Aug 16, 20213 min read
5 things you didn't know about Klimt
Klimt paintings are everywhere but not much is known about the artist. Here are five facts about Klimt that you'll find surprising.
Aug 11, 20212 min read
5 surprising facts about the colour pink
Pink is everywhere from home décor, clothing and packaging. But do you really know pink as well as you think?
Aug 7, 20216 min read
Fifty shades of pink (& what they mean)
Before we deep dive into my complicated relationship with the colour pink, let me take you on a short and interesting history.
Aug 15, 20203 min read
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!
Women’s hair holds great significance in many religions and cultures around the world, especially golden coloured hair.
May 15, 20204 min read
The making of a painting
This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.
Apr 29, 20206 min read
Explaining the fine print
Ever wondered what the difference is between a giclee and a lino print? Well here are the answers to all your printing questions.
Apr 10, 20205 min read
Art makes good books
If you’re looking for some good books to read whilst in lock-down, here are my top 10 books inspired by art.
Mar 14, 20202 min read
Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize
Local art gallery Art to Art launched their inaugural Unearthed Art Prize and guess who won?
Mar 4, 20202 min read
An artist interview: from one artist to another
Brisbane artist Rose Hewartson has recently embarked on a project that involves interviewing Australian artists.
Nov 13, 20192 min read
A review of opening night
Rhonda Dredge reviews the VCA Graduate Certificate of Visual Arts end of year exhibition, as published in the Southbank local newspaper.
May 5, 20194 min read
Who were the Romantics?
When we hear of romanticism, it conjures up ideas of love. However, the name also refers to a period in European art.
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