Nature influences us in many ways, dare to explore

As an artist, we know inspiration is about finding someone or something that is inspiring and drives us to take action to create. Taking the time to explore and enjoy our local area is something husband, and I enjoy together, the fresh air, simple discoveries and an invaluable opportunity to gather and collect inspirational moments. 

These short discoveries not only influenced my first solo exhibition 'Sunday Drives' they also have an ongoing impact on my well being, artworks and fabric collection. A camera and/or sketchbook accompany me on most explorations. With these tools, I capture images, sketch and record thoughts. A resource I can return to for research and inspiration. 

Texture, shape, colour and 'out of place' items caught my eye in our earlier explorations. Over time, I've dived more in-depth into the theme, taking a closer look and exploring different angles. My sketchbooks and digital library are filled with images of bark, trees, trunks, fallen logs, rocks, ants, flowers, leaves, insects, rusty items, canopies, foliage, feathers, seed pods...etc. And lots of skies inspired images.

Recently we returned to Karawatha Forest Park, located South East of where we live. The park is approximately 900 hectares and is one of the most significant remnant bushlands situated just within the city. There are picnic tables, barbecue facilities, and walking tracks at the park. 

Karawatha Forest Park is an essential refuge for over 200 species of wildlife, including a selection of threatened or endangered species such as the greater glider, squirrel glider and rare frogs. The forest also supports red-necked wallabies, swamp wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos. Birdlife is the most visible form of fauna in the park, with over 100 bird species found in the park.

Karawatha Forest contains mainly open eucalypt forest with areas of heath, wetland and woodlands. There are over 320 native plant species in Karawatha. The area includes a variety of habitats from freshwater lagoons and sandstone ridges to dry eucalypt forests and wetlands. It also contains some of the last remaining water heathlands and melaleuca wetlands in Brisbane.

Natures' diversity influences us in many ways, enjoy the moment and dare to wander without purpose or reason. 

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Out exploring under blue skies

welcome to August

enjoy:)

out exploring under blue skies

Beautiful blue sky and fresh country air a perfect winters day to head out exploring. Picnic basket packed we headed up to Mount Mee via Somserset, Kilcoy & Woodford. A wonderful day out exploring the rolling terraine, stopping at an Art Gallery housed in the old courthouse at Kilcoy, fossicking through an antique & bric a brac store while at Woodford, taking in the beautiful views at the various lookouts and enjoyed a stroll along one of the tracks in the National Park at Mount Mee.  

a short seaside escape

It was so nice to have a long weekend as part of the Easter celebrations last weekend as well as getting some studio time, husband and I enjoyed a short escape to the seaside. We enjoyed a short escape interstate this time to the seaside town of Kingscliffe which is in Northern New Sales Wales. An enjoyable trip, both envigorating and refreshing to stroll along the beach barefoot, feeling the sand press through ones toes. Also enjoyed the opporunity to capture some shots as well. 

a few moments from "Sunday Drives"

Gathering together a few of the moments so far

Exhibition concludes this weekend, it's been so nice to see it all come together and many many thanks to my visitors and collectors. Exhibition continues until 4pm this coming Sunday 26th August 2012

at Gallery 159, 159 Payne road, The Gap, Brisbane

Gallery open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

featured in 'Textile Fibre Forum' magazine

 Very excited to be featured in the current issue (volumn 31, Issue 3, No.107) 

of 'Textile Fibre Forum' Magazine.

A three page article featuring images of the textile works currently being exhibited as part of my  

solo exhibition - 'Sunday Drives' the images are accompanied by narrative of the journey, inspiration and ideas that has driven the body of work for the exhibition.

exhibition continues until Sunday 26th August at Gallery 159
159 Payne Road, The Gap, Brisbane

Gallery open Saturdays and Sundays 11am - 4pm 

Hooray, we hung my solo exhibition today

Wonderful husband and I went across and hung my first Solo exhibition - "Sunday Drives" today.

It's so good to see it all come together. The exhibition opens tomorrow 4th August and continues through to Sunday 26th August at Gallery 159, 159 Payne Road, The Gap QLD Australia.

Gallery open Saturdays and Sundays 11am - 4pm

 I'm looking forward to the opening night which is this coming Sunday 5th August 2012 at 3.30pm

Hope to see you there

All welcome