​​

Early Beginnings

​​

Growing up in Sydney, I had wonderful creative role models and was inspired by our environment near Sydney Harbour.

​

Now based on Sydney's Lower North Shore with my family. I hope that my own children each find their own unique creative expressions and connections to place and that they feel as inspired by these similar natural settings as I did as a child.

​

I spent most of my childhood at one or another of Sydney Harbour's beaches. Sunny Boy Ice blocks (those pyramid ones), pool ponies, a lot of time outside with my friends and brothers. More freedom to explore -  more care free times in many ways.

​

With multi generational ties to the Blue Mountains on my mother's side through the great aunts, I fondly recall extended family get togethers and exploring the Blue Mountains - the pillowy mist, bird song and waterfalls. Also, the vast and expanding countryside of Bathurst and further afield. Alternatively, trips to Avoca: bunks beds, cicadas and surf.

​

Renowned children's author and artist May Gibbs derived inspiration from both the Blue Mountains and Neutral Bay. Now that I am actively painting (in the last couple of years) and writing just prior and live near her former home "Nutcote", I am in awe of her tenacity and vision over a lifetime. My own creative journey is only really just beginning - at least in it's current mediums : painting and writing. 

​

Both my grandmothers were very creative. Ga was good friends with the renowned Australian artist and children's author Pixie O' Harris and lived near Parsley Bay in Sydney.

​