Although currently on a ‘relocation’ theme – placing animals that were evicted from their natural environment in unnatural settings – this artist would love to illustrate a children’s book or start a new series of benefit art exhibitions.
I was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (USA) in 1974. These days I live in the Brisbane suburb of Yeronga. I moved to Brisbane in December 2007 with my husband Eric, who is a marine biologist at the University of Queensland.
I have a small studio below our home that is actually a converted garage space. I work in the studio at least three days a week. I also work three days a week as a research assistant in the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management at the University of Queensland.
I have always been involved in art classes, starting from when I was a young child. While at University, I decided to study ecology and environmental science rather than fine art. Throughout this time, I continued enrolling in art classes both at university and at local art centres.
After several years of working as a remote sensing scientist for the US government, I decided to leave the sciences and begin studying scientific illustration. I completed a professional certificate in botanical illustration in 2004 (from the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill, NC, USA). This focused study helped me realise I was interested in creating fine art and illustrations.
Over the past several years, I have continued enrolling in art classes and workshops to help me grow and learn as an artist. I believe I had some of the best art teachers and mentors (and a supportive arts community) while I was studying art in North Carolina. I am finding a similar community of artists in Brisbane and I look forward to having that supportive network again.
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Pelicans To Portraits
This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.
“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
To Be at One With Nature
“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.
Making The Picture Sing
Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.
Thanks to Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
My Story
Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.
Link to Life
This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.
Don't Rock the Boat
What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.
Art for Steven
Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.