Educational Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate, Croydon High School, VIC. 

• Ron Crawford School of Painting, VIC; 1978-1980

• McClelland Guild of Artists, Tutor- John Balmain 1983

                                        

Career History

Business

2009-2017                   art@wintergarden, Geelong (renaming business)

2004-2009                 Dabble ‘n’ Daub Studio, Gallery, The Wintergarden, Geelong

1991-1993                    Dabble’n’ Daub Studio England

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Solo shows

2021                               James Street Gallery

2021                               Eagle's Nest Fine Art Gallery, Aireys Inlet, Vic

2020                              Home Studio / Online, Geelong, Vic

2017                               art@wintergarden Studio Gallery, Geelong, Vic

2014                              art@wintergarden Studio Gallery, Geelong, Vic 

2010                              art@wintergarden Studio Gallery, Geelong, Vic 

2008                             Dabble ‘n’ Daub Studio Gallery, Geelong, Vic

2004                             Dabble ‘n’ Daub Studio Gallery, Geelong, Vic

2003                             135A Pakington Stree,t Geelong, Vic

2000                             Open House, Geelong, Vic

1998                              Victorian Artist Society, Melbourne, Vic

1993                              Summer Exhibition, La Gourmet, Newark on Trent, England

1992                              Christmas Exhibition, La Gourmet, Newark on Trent, England

1990                              Hobson’s Choice Gallery, Queenscliff, Vic

1987                              Victorian Artist Society, Melbourne, Vic

1983                              Orden Gallery, Ringwood, Vic

                      

Group Shows

2022                              Mission to Seafarers Annual Maritime Exhibition

2020                              Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award

2019                               Wyndham Art Prize

2018                               Eutick Memorial Still Life Award

2014                               The Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize

2012, 2015, 2018        Corangamarrah Art Prize con.ceit

2004-2017                   The Wintergarden Geelong; Dabble’n’Daub Studio & Gallery

                                         art@wintergarden Studio & Gallery

2005                              The Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, finalist, S.A.

2004,6,8,13,16            Needham Religious Art Prize finalist, Mt Gambier, S.A.

1998-2004                   Kew Gallery, Kew, Vic

1996 &1997                 Art at the Chalet, Mt Buller, Vic

1995 & 1996                Victorian Vistas, Rialto Towers, Melbourne, Vic

1992                               Victoria Gallery, Nottingham, England

1991-1993                    Royal Birmingham Society of Artist,

Birmingham, England

1990                               Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries, London,  England

1988                               Leicester City Art Week, Leicester, England

1986                               Guest Artist Tocomwal Annual Show, Tocomwal, NSW

1985                               Women Artists of the Mornington Peninsula,

Mornington, Vic

1981                                Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference, Melbourne, Vic

1980                               Mother and Daughter Exhibition, Warburton, Vic

Numerous & ongoing    Rotary, Lions Club and Schools Art Show fundraisers

 

Prizes

Victorian Artist Society

2022                               1st Prize, Drawing Exhibition

Geelong Region Cancerians

2019                               1st Prize

Lorne Lions Club Exhibition

2019                               Best ‘Other Medium’

Rotary Club of Bellarine North

2023                              Runner Up, Best in Show

2018                               Best Local Scene         

2017                               1st Prize, Best in Show

2015                               Best Traditional Work

2014                               Best Other Medium

1997                               Best Still Life

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove

2018, 2011                    Best Overall Work of Art

2014                               Drawing 1st Prize

Birregurra Art Show

2016                               Best Pastel

Zonta International Women’s Day Exhibition

2013, 2009                  1st Prize, Jan Mitchel Memorial Award

Pastel Society of Victoria

2022                               Best Still Life

2012, 2011, 2004        Best Landscape

Leopold Art Show

2005                               1st Prize, Oils & Sponsor’s Choice

Camberwell Rotary Art Exhibition

2004                               Best work to $1,000

1986                               1st Prize Oils, Gold Medallion

St. Joseph’s College

2001                               Best Oil Painting

Geelong Artist Society, Pako Festa

2001                               Best Painting of Geelong 

1998                               1st Prize, Sponsor’s Choice

1997                               1st Prize, Pastel

Christian College Art Exhibition

2000                               1st Prize, Pastel

Rotary Club of Dandenong 

1999                               Best work to $1,400

Toorak College Fine Art Exhibition

1996                               Best Pastel to $600

Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition

1998, 1996                    1st Prize, Mixed Media

East Midlands Artist of the Year, England 

1993                               ​People’s Choice Award

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, England

1992                               1st Prize, Spring Exhibition of Oils & Sculpture

1991                               1st Prize, Friends Exhibition

Alice Bale Art Award

1989                               The Special Award

Dandenong Festival of Art and Music for Youth 

1986                               3rd Prize & 2nd Portrait Prize

1985                               Encouragement Award & 2nd Prize

1984                               Encouragement Award & 3rd Prize

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Teaching

2017-current                 Home Studio 2 adult classes, 1 children’s class

2001-current                 Bruno Callori Mentorship, year 11 students

1995-current                 Geelong Artist Society; classes and workshops in oil and pastel

2004-2017                   Dabble ‘n’ Daub Studio/art@wintergarden adult, children classes

2001-2004                  Council of Adult Education; 2 adult classes and workshops

1991-1994                    Private Tutor Dabble ‘n’ Daub Studio, England

                                      2 adult classes, 1 children’s class workshops and demonstrations

1991-1994                    Sir Jonathon North Community College of Adult Education, adults                                             

1985-1986                    McClelland Guild of Realist Artists; 1adult class

                                       3 children’s classes

1983-1985                    Private Tutor  4 adult classes, 1 children’s 

1980                               Preston Artist class Society; children’s class                        

1979                                Hawthorn Artist Society; beginners class

1980                               Preston Artist class Society; children’s class                        

 

Workshops & Demonstrations

The Studio@54, Ocean Grove 

Pastel Society of Victoria

Geelong Art Society

Anglesea Art House

Warnnambool Art Society

Mt Gambier S.A. Art Club

Toorak College Fine Art Exhibition                                                                            

Camberwell Rotary Exhibition

Peninsula Art Society

Carlton Le Morland & District Art Group, England

Berigan Art Studio

Tocomwal Art Exhibition

McClelland Guild of Artists

Dandenong Artists Society

Preston Art Society

 

Membership of societies  

Victorian Artist Society, current                                                                                               

Pastel Society of Victoria, current

Geelong Artist Society, current, 

Liaison Officer Guest Speakers, 2002-2006   

Current Committee Member

Carlton-le- Moorland & District Art Group,

Past President, 1992-1993

 

Special Art Projects

Fyans Park Primary School Mural

Kids Plus playground project

Noah’s Ark, Different Strokes playground project

                              

Personal Statement

Painting is my true passion and remains my life’s work.

I work in oils and pastels, producing realist depictions of a variety of subjects. I have been fortunate to maintain an art practice most of my life: when living in England and here at home, whilst raising a young family and now. Advancement has been achieved by consistent time at the easel and the challenges of teaching, all the while exhibiting in solo shows, group shows and competitions, in commercial galleries and in my own studio/gallery. 

I was proprietor of art@wintergarden studio/gallery from 2004 to 2017 providing me with a fabulous studio space from which to work, teach, and exhibit. Running an annual program of 12 exhibitions a year with a strong local focus. Recently I have concentrated more on my own art practice and the teaching schedule.

Success has been achieved in several arenas including:

Finalist Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2020,

Gold Medallion Camberwell Rotary Art Show 1987,

Alice Bale Special Award 1989,

Hanging with The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries London 1990,

Painting Sir Weary Dunlop for College of Surgeons 1991, 2 College Presidents 1990,2016

Thirteen solo exhibitions and participation in many shows both in Australia and the U.K.                                                                                             

Community involvement is an important part of my life with some recognition:

Paul Harris Fellow 2016 Rotary Club of Drysdale recognition for contribution through the arts delivering an annual mentorship programme since 2011 to year 11 students

Outstanding Woman of the Year Award 2012 Zonta Club of Geelong recognition for contribution through the arts to International Women’s Day Celebrations since 2005

Best Micro Business 2011 Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards (1st arts based business to win this award)

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Publications

50 Australian Artists 

Portraits at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 

Australian Artist Magazine, articles published in 1996 and 2004