Cinderella is the ultimate rags to riches story. In my re-interpretation, I have shown a Rothschild Slipper Orchid, the most expensive and desirable orchid in the world, which is the perfect slipper for my Cinderella story. Taking other key elements in the tale I have also shown a red-backed fairy godfather/wren and a little hopping […]
Project Type: Watercolours
Emperor’s New Clothes (Gouldian Weaver Finches) 2020
I have painted two Emperor’s New Clothes this year, this is the Australian version. It features an Emperor Gum Moth, who has been tricked into flying off naked by the weavers, in this case, Gouldian Finches which are sometimes listed as being part of the weaver bird family… and with their fabulous colourful I am […]
Nectar of the Gods 2020
I will be honest, this year it has been quite difficult to find things which were uplifting to paint. Don’t get me wrong, I still love where I live, but it has been a challenging Summer. All the plants and animals where suffering through the drought and dust and smoke… and then our grevillea robusta […]
Sweet Nothings 2020
Living out of town, when visitors drop in you must have something hidden away in the cupboards so that you can offer them a cup of tea and a snack of some description, preferably home made, but I am sure no one could turn down an iced vovo. This was another of the three pieces […]
A Cup of Tea is Like a Warm Hug 2020
Flannel flowers are my favourite flowers, there is something comforting about their fuzziness. We have them growing wild on our property, although none this year due to the drought, so I missed their soft abundance. This painting refers to the simple things about living here which make me happy. A cup of tea in my […]
The Owl and the Pussycat 2020
The owl (moth) and the pussy cat (bird) went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat (orchid)… My apologies to Edward Lear for making his nonsense poem even more nonsensical… Ever since I discovered that cymbidium orchids are also referred to as boat orchids I have been desperate to paint this picture… I love […]
Birds of Paradise 2019
This painting features a small collection of bird of paradise with their namesake bird of paradise plant. Featured are the Red Bird of Paradise making his way up the side of the chinese vase, the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise in the fabulous blue beanie, the King Bird of Paradise with his sad clown makeup and just to be confusing… […]
How Good’s The Cricket? It’s… (Koala Tea) 2020
Painting whilst living in the bush this Summer has been what I can only describe as a challenge. Not only are we affected by the drought, but we have been nervously watching the firegrounds grow hoping they don’t head our way, all the while watching people lose their homes, their livelihoods, their lives, the amazing courage and perserverance of […]
Parrot Tulips 2019
Technically a parrot, this crimson rosella is enjoying a feast of tulip petals… or maybe he is playing “she loves me… she loves me not”, either way he looks quite fetching with the parrot tulips in the Delft tulipiere. Parrot Tulips 2019 Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton paper Paper size 79cm x 57cm Private Collection
Granny’s Cloak Moth Orchid 2019
Sitting in a Royal Crown Derby Pedestal Vase this beautiful moth orchid is being visited by a granny’s cloak moth… so has become a strange hybrid granny’s cloak moth orchid. I know you are not really meant to have favourite paintings, but I must admit that I am immensely proud of this piece. I hope that it […]
Ere Be Sea Dragons 2019
More dragons… this time under the sea. These two Weedy Sea Dragons are drawn to the Chinese dragon vase holding a bouquet of red coral… of course. Ere Be Sea Dragons 2019 Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton rag paper Image size 79cm x 57cm Private collection
Dragon Flies 2019
These two gold dragons are holding up a gorgeous Chinese fish bowl of lotus flowers, which are attracting their own dragonflies… which in turn are attracting little green tree frogs, because who can resist little green tree frogs. Dragon Flies 2019 Watercolour on handmade 100% cotton rag paper Image size 79cm x 57cm Private Collection