I love Thursdays. I facilitate a diverse group of wonderful people. They are mostly happy, but sometimes sad, hurt or angry. No matter the mood or pain they are experiencing I know they leave my studio feeling more at peace and able to tackle their problems better. That is the power of creativity and theContinue reading “Thursdays in the studio”
Category Archives: Drawings
Z is for Zombie
Lockdown has been an opportunity for me to fulfil a dream. Publish a children’s book. I spent 5 months ‘stuck’ in USA with my youngest daughter and her family, which actually was wonderful! Spending time with them and taking a step back, getting lots of hugs and finding time to draw or paint every dayContinue reading “Z is for Zombie”
Mosaic Mondays
Visit Lorri’s studio on the first Monday each month and try your hand at mosaics! Lots of materials to choose from. $10 to cover grout and adhesive costs. All broken china and tiles on hand are included 🙂 Its about getting together and having a relaxing time.
Pain and Art
Pain is a big part of my life, I so wish it wasn’t as I spend way too much time thinking about it, trying to avoid it and trying to find natural ways to relieve it. (chronic neck, shoulder and back pain – thanks to Arthritis). In some ways pain is the reason I useContinue reading “Pain and Art”
The Sketchbook Project 2021
I decided to participate in the Brooklyn Art Library Sketchbook project. I purchased the little sketchbook for $30 USA and had it sent to me in Aus. I was a bit disappointed in the paper quality, however I tackled the project with my usual enthusiasm and now it is ready to send back to BrooklynContinue reading “The Sketchbook Project 2021”
My Quarantine 2020 Blog on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Swannie42 Visit my blog to find out all about my 5 months in the USA, 2 weeks quarantine in Sydney. The blog contains lots of images of my painting and drawing done during 2020.
5 easy watercolour wildflowers
Click here to view this great little video by Nianiani
Exhibition opening
My apple is now on show at Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery as part of the Mallee Artists of Swan Hill Exhibition. The apple also featured on the exhibition flyer. Other recent work…. Thanks to Jon Lam for teaching me about water reflections 🙂
2019 … Fruit Season
So I seem to be interested in fruit this year. Maybe it is because I live in the middle of a fruit growing area, maybe it is because I just love fruit! I am fortunate that cherries are usually ripe around my birthday in November, so that’s always a treat. Then we move into theContinue reading “2019 … Fruit Season”