I’ve loved drawing since I was a child and enjoyed painting with watercolour, but it wasn’t until I discovered soft pastels that I found the medium that is my passion. I love the way pastels combine drawing and painting, allowing me to create luminous colour and capture the beauty of light, atmosphere and those fleeting moments that are so easily missed.

I live on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast with my husband, where the coast is woven into our everyday life. We walk our two dogs along the beach each day, and those daily walks have become an endless source of inspiration. The changing light on the water, people enjoying simple moments together, and the ever-changing moods of the sea continually find their way into my paintings.

While coastal life inspires much of my work, I’m equally drawn to people, animals and everyday subjects that reveal something quietly beautiful. Working in an impressionistic style, I like to suggest rather than describe, leaving space for the viewer to bring their own memories, stories and emotions to each painting.  ↪ Read more