Something a little bit different to my normal stuff. Mostly inspired by Vincents sunflowers, but with a difference, of course;-)

I wish I were a prolific painter who always had something to show off every day... but I'm not. Instead I labor over the smallest of details for hours and days. Always aspiring to reach that ever elusive point of perfection! It's just me, just part of who I am. I don't like making unfinished work. I wouldn't expect to hang it on my own walls if it were unfinished. Its like this: if it could look better than it does then it should look better than it does! Why just settle for mediocre? I want exceptional! Well, that is always my aim anyways. I think I'm continually trying to outdo myself.

I've always been a colouring in book girl. It really shows in this piece.
Hope you all like it:-)

My mind has become wary of conceptualising. It's good to just stop and have a break and let the images flow again, free from a self imposed mental constraint - be it a theme or knowing too much about where I want an image to go - rather than experimenting and evolving new ideas as I work. 

I suppose this piece is an ode to freedom.

No, I'm not dead - in case you were wondering. Just busy painting away. I'm doing a mural like canvas, the largest I've done yet. It's something like 1500mm x 2000mm. I started it on the floor and then hung it up over the wardrobe in our guest room. Enjoy:-)

I have been slowly working on this painting for the last week, making minor additions and adjustments here and there. It is now laden with gold paint and small checker patterns. I have to admit I'm happy with how it has turned out.

I may be exhibiting in Melbourne later this year. Its all terribly exciting! Here is a little taste of what I am working on right now...