Early Beginnings:

Growing up near the water in Sydney, I always had a passion for the arts and I had wonderful creative role models.

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

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With extended family multi generational ties to the Blue Mountains on my mother's side, I fondly recall making toys out of Mountain Devil shrubs (also known as Lambertia Formosa) when visiting the great aunts. The vibrancy of the colours of nature, the crispness of fresh air and pillowy mist, bird song and waterfalls. My children have enjoyed the same.

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As an adult, I lived in the Blue Mountains for 7 years and contributed to community through business as well as some altruistic efforts.

Both my grandmothers were very creative - Ga : who sewed beautifully and made incredible dolls. She was good friends with the renowned Australian artist and children’s author Pixie O’ Harris and lived near Parsley Bay.

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My Nan was an excellent writer - especially poetry. I loved reading and I could disappear for hours reading books like the Magic Faraway Tree and more.

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