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Mount Roland
No.12 In my Series of short stories Mount Roland NO.1220 Mount Roland. Arriving in Devonport on the Spirit of Tasmania the ship that carries passengers and caravans across the Bass Straight between Melbourne and Tasmania Australia. My intentions were to arrive in Tasmania and retire, that just didn't happen and I needed to do something different in my life. Moving from the ship to the caravan park in Latrobe a lot of thinking and sorting was to be done, lots of walki
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Lady of the Forest - Tall Timbers
Tasmanian forest walking tracks are scattered all across Tasmania—why not come and experience them for yourself? From peaceful riverside strolls to towering fern-filled trails, there’s something here for everyone. Then there’s the mountain biking, with world-class tracks weaving through some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ll ever see. The forests of Tasmania are truly stunning in every season, offering a different kind of magic each time you visit.
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Sheffield Tasmania
This artwork inspired by the farms and people of Sheffield Tasmania, was a deeply engaging project.
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Emu, Karijini Ranges, Kangaroo, Australian Outback.
A weekend away at Karijini National Park saw Mother Emu fiercely guarding her chicks from nearby humans, while the kangaroos quickly fled the scene.
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Perth on the Swan River.
My childhood was filled with sightseeing adventures while living and playing along the Perth foreshore, especially around Matilda Bay and the beautiful grounds of the University of Western Australia.
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The Local Grocer
No.73 in my series of short stories. The Local Grocer The Local Grocer. One of 3 in this series. I am describing this painting that holds deep personal significance to me, capturing memories of my childhood. I am trying to vividly capture a transformative period in Perth's history, shaped by the industrious efforts of multicultural migrant families. Their contribution is more than just agricultural it ads significantly to the cultural and economic fabric of the regions,
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Marble Bar Ironclad Hotel
Memories of Marble Bar's Ironclad Hotel. The people and their stories.
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Australian Red Kangaroo.
Australian Red Kangaroo or Big Red as we referred to them.
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Family Gathering on the Yule river.
A great day out lunching on the Yule river after a cyclone has brought seasonal rains to the area.
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My Red Dog
Me and My Red Dog on Roy Hill Station trying to get him onto the back tray of our Landcruiser.
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Mangrove Trees @ Pretty Pool
These dancing trees were one of my favourites to draw and paint after gum trees.
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Self Taught Artist
Self-Discovery: Teaching myself art has encouraged self-discovery and creativity.
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Indian Pacific
No 65. in my series of short stories The Indian Pacific train embarked on its inaugural trans continental journey on 23 February 1970 and...
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1973 HQ Holden Kingswood
No.64 in my series of short stories So there isn't a 1973 HQ Holden Kingswood in my painting but it did inspire this work. In the 1970's...
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Tasmania somewhere
No 66. in my series of short stories A large 2m by 1.2m Mixed Media on canvas. A colourful painting which makes up my story. This...
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Montebello Islands
No.63. in my series of short stories, Fancy a swim somewhere a little different? Set your navigation course to Montebello Islands, we...
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Daintree Rainforest.
No 62. in my series of short stories. Daintree Rain Forest Driving north to the Daintree River with only a ferry for vehicle crossing, added to the uniqueness of the property we had just purchased. The Daintree Rainforest is known for its biodiversity and natural beauty, so having a piece of it was going to be a new challenge and we had quite the adventure exploring our new property in the Daintree Rainforest! The lush and dense vegetation, along with the presence of the nat
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Dirt track to Millstream.
No.61 in my series of short stories. After painting 3 rather large watercolor scenes of the Dirt track to Millstream and sending copies...
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Sturt's Desert Pea
No.60 in my series of short stories. My experiences and observations of the Sturt's Desert Pea "Red Eye" variant, adds an interesting...
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Gold Prospecting in a river bed.
No.59. in my series of short stories. Sticks and Stones We had been out Gold Prospecting in a river bed and up and down hills and valleys. It was after a cyclone and the river beds had another film of earth that had been washed down from up stream by the torrential rain. I hadn't found any gold but my husband had found a nice little patch. Me! I was always too busy finding things to paint just like the Sticks and Stones above with part of a dead tree to enhance the pain
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