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Awards
1998 Finalist Telecom Art Awards
2001 Winner Telecom Art Award
1999 Selected Hawkes Bay Review
2000 Winner Telecom Art Award
Statement
I take my inspiration from the many social events that Hawkes Bay boasts - the joie de vivre of the people who come to enjoy our art deco, our wine culture, beaches and fabulous weather. I am fascinated by man made images, colour, movement and what draws a response in the viewer.
I have many influences - I truly admire the precision of Andrew Wyeth and Graeme Sydney but have neither the patience nor perseverance to work that way. I adore Modigliani and have perhaps borrowed the attenuated figure from him. I realize also that some Vettriano prints that I have lived with for years have had a subliminal effect on my work. However, I strive to keep my work fresh and original. I have come to a stage where people can recognize my "style" - something I have been aiming for since I started.
I enjoy accidents and I will often allow things to happen on the canvas - the ink technique I use was serendipitous and has become a real trademark of my work. I work through a series of processes until I am satisfied that the canvas is ready for the final touch and then (my favourite bit) I go to work with a kebab stick and ink, giving character and expression to my people and including lots of detail.
I have recently added a workshop/studio to our home and this allows me to have direct contact with people viewing my paintings.
Exhibitions
January 2003 Creative Napier
// Birds of a feather
February 2003 Hastings Community Art Centre
// Colouring in over the lines
April 2003 Hideout Art Studio
// Cardboard and Kebab Sticks
February 2006 Trinity Hill
// Whimsical Paintings
Technical information
My paintings are generally acrylic, shellac and ink on canvas - varnished for protection. But I experiment with other mediums. I endeavour to produce a high quality piece of art that will stand the test of time. Canvases are stretched ready to hang or you could have them framed for a more traditional look.
Future Plans
I will continue to develop my art. At present my husband Jim and I have plans to develop bed and breakfast accommodation. The accommodation is on the upper floor of our new home. It has separate access with a huge decking area overlooking rural pasture with pukekos and blue herons sharing pasture with sheep and cows. Our property has a creek running through it and ducks are often to be found making themselves at home on the deck.
I have a separate studio/gallery on the property in a 110 year old farm building. I can offer art workshops as an extra for those interested, tailored to your needs.
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