I am thrilled to share that my textile art piece, “Sound of Silence,” won three awards at the Vic Quilters Showcase 2024, including the prestigious Runner-Up Best of Show. This recognition means so much to me and validates the hard work and passion poured into this piece and all my pieces. You have time […]
I’ll keep trying!
News Update: Continuing the Journey in Portrait Art Hello everyone, I wanted to share a personal update regarding my recent experience with the Archibald Prize 2024. Although my portrait of the remarkable Julia Zaetta did not make it as a finalist, the journey was incredibly enriching and fulfilling. Creating Julia’s portrait allowed me to explore […]
AQC 2024: Triumphs and Inspirations
As the curtains close on another exhilarating Australian Quilt Convention (AQC) 2024, I am filled with gratitude and awe for the community and the shared passion that brought us all to Melbourne. It’s been an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, and artistic achievement. A Personal Triumph I am thrilled to share that during this year’s convention, […]
Embracing the New Year, New Works are coming!
Hello from my studio in Melbourne! As we step into 2024, I’m filled with excitement and a sense of personal renewal, ready to share my latest artistic explorations with you. This year is particularly special to me as it’s a blend of my passions: textiles art, mixed media creations, and painting. Painting, my first […]
Celebrating a Triumph: Best of Show at the QuiltNSW 2023 Guild Show with ‘She Matters’
Hello fellow art quilting enthusiasts! I am thrilled to share the exciting news of my recent triumph at the QuiltNSW 2023 Show. My art quilt, titled ‘She Matters,’ featuring a magnificent Rwandan mountain gorilla, not only won the hearts of the judges but also secured the prestigious Best of Show award. Today, I want to […]
Born to be out front.
Aren’t we lucky to have the internet? I received an email from a person at the International Quilt Market, Houston, with a photo of ‘Born to be Wild’ at the front of the one of the entry doors into the Quilt display. There they were, with the ribbon, my Artist Statement pinned to the curtain. […]
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2022
Semi Finalist!! What? I beyond thrilled to be name as one of the Semi Finalist for the prestigious Doug Moran Portrait Art Prize 2022. Announced on October 20, a list of 214 artworks were selected as contenders in the final list of 30. Finalists will be announced around November 3, and you can see all […]
QuiltNSW Exhibition and Show.
I made the decision a couple of weeks ago to join my wonderful friend Caroline Sharkey, to go together to the QuiltNSW Exhibition and Show for 2022. We’ve done this in the past prior to Covid, so it’s not unusual. I did manage to get 2 pieces in that came back from AQS (American Quilters […]
Crazy Week of Ups and Downs…
So while we all go into shock with the news of Queen Elizabeth II passing. I seemed to be watching endless tributes and documentaries on her life and found it all so fascinating. What a Woman! I can talk endlessly about her but I think most would still know more than me. While I’m that […]
June Challenge!!
as an Artisan for Aurifil Threads It’s a touch early but I’m heading off to see beloved daughter tomorrow for a couple of weeks! YAY of to Wellington NZ. Anyway wanted to get this Improv (that looks like it has a Jedi in it) Quilt. Well it’s almost done but I’ve decided to do more […]
Celebrating Quilting Artistry: Four Prizes Won and Demonstrating on the Bernina stand. Craft & Quilt Fair Melbourne
Victorian Quilters Showcase 2023, what a great show. I did exceptionally well…super thrilled of course. ‘Shape I’m In’ won First Place – Innovative Quilts! Then Best Original Design. ‘Long Tall Sally‘ won First Place – Pictorial……..and…….RUNNER UP to Best of Show! needless to say I was blown away. Best of Show was won by Mariya […]