Place of Shelter (II): Layered Memories Nov 2006 Mixed media on canvas 510x510x35mm
The Quilting (XXIV): Crossing the River of Dreams Nov 2006 Mixed media on canvas 510x510x35mm Many thanks to all who journey with me as an artist...I appreciate your support of my work more than you will ever know.
The Quilting (XXI): Dry & Thirsty Land Jan 2006 Mixed media on canvas 305x305x35mm
Dry & Thirsty Land detail
A series of events lead to this commissioned work for an Australian visitor to New Zealand. The title "Dry & Thirsty Land" references Psalm 63:1... O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
This scripture was her "Life Verse". I did not find this out until later, when she was back in Sydney with the piece.
The only brief for the commission was that I prayerfully considered the work.
From initial interest and employment in the fields of ticket-writing and calligraphy, my mark-making has progressed to richly textured, multi-layered abstract paintings - often including script.
I so love being a painter! My work has been described as that of a Colourist with canvases often reminiscent of quilts or tapestries, with lavish, brilliant colour.
As an artist I value serendipitous learning & working long hours alone.