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There is nothing like the Mountains and Msasa Trees of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
Oil on Canvas 30cm x 40cm
Love the Umbrellas on the way home. Seen on a rainy windy day in Mosman
Oil on Canvas 40cm x 48cm
The Parisien Lady and her dogs. The women of Paris of elegant and self assured. She is fashionable as her dogs
Watercolour on Paper - 30cm x 40cm
Waiting for the Catch - Fishhoek Beach, Cape Town. The fishermen of the Cape Province, launch their boats off the beach, pushing them down and into the waves. This fisherman in his green sou'wester looked amazing against the sands.
Oil on Canvas 90cm x 70cm
Rhodesian Colours - The colour of Rhodesia and the Msasa trees are mind blowing. It was a pleasure to paint this painting, so many memories.
Commissioned Painting
Oils on Canvas
Possum Passion - This lovely possum is part of the Taronga Zoo experience, a Canadian/Rhodesian friend was visiting us and I took her on a tour of the background of the Zoo. Great tour to do, so don't miss out - Pastel on paper - Size 36cm x 36cm
Lion - I love Lions. This particular boy was very lazily lying in the sun. Seeming to ignore us. My husband had not seen him in the shade and slightly stood up to see another lion. The lion was instantly alert and the guide whispered, sit. Phew
Watercolour on paper 56cm x 76cm
Boomerang - Sailing the Hawkesbury at dusk. This painting is also an imagination of what could have happened in the past. Boomerang is owned by the Sydney Heritage Fleet. Built in 1903 in Lavender Bay, NSW, a timber planked a wooden auxilliary schooner. I never saw her there, but would like to imagine her there. Coming out from behind a peninsular of land
Acrylic on Canvas Size 120cm x 90cm
Moon Rising - Cottage Point. Cottage Point is one of the most wonderful places on Cowan Creek. Those who live there, live in a little bit of paradise.
Commissioned painting
Oil on Canvas 86cm x 76cm
Sofia, gorgeous little girl - Commissioned painting
Oil on Canvas 40cm x 48cm
The difference between Men and Boys is the size of their Toys. I saw the yacht scene in the bay at New Caledonia and the painting came to a dream of boys and their toys and how they grow in size.
Oil on Canvas - Size 82cm x 85cm
Abstracts and reflections from Hong Kong Buildings. is part of 16 canvases created 16 artists of Artist Abroad an art society. Of the Hong Kong sky line. We each had a canvas and painted it in our chosen medium and in our chosen way. The canvases were then hung on the wall as one big picture.
Oil on Canvas - Size 40cm x 48cm
Australian Landscapes. Loved the colours, the flow of the land
Acrylics on Canvas 120cm x 90cm
George Street - Reflections Apple Offices. Driving up Bridge Street to George Street along time ago, I glimpsed this scene. Managed to capture an essence through the car windscreen. That is what is so gorgeous about windows and buildings. Capture old and new in an seemingly abstract way.
Oil on Canvas - Size 40cm x 48cm
Eggbert - Came to us after a storm in Cape Town. He was a tiny chick, he adopted us and we took on the role of parents and taught him to fly by running down the lawn. He swam in the pool and jumped on the trampoline with the children. Gave great hugs and kisses. Visited the neighbours for daily chats and to watch them on their exercise bikes. He lived with three German Shepherds a cat, a chicken, two miniature ducks and children, 25 budgies, two rabbits and helped foster 6 more Egyptian Geese. Egbert was the major guard dog to the children opening his wings and running off other childen who he thought were too boisterous. Watercolour on Pastel Paper
Patonga Beach- sunshine and lazy days, sparkling waters, seagull and pelicans -
Pastel
Lazing Leopard, love the relaxed 'I am the King' attitude and the eyes warning do not come any closer - Pastel
Lord of the Night - 58cm x 71cm Oil on Board. I wanted to tell a story of this beautiful creature. My favorite African Animal
Lord of the Day - Oil on Board 58cm x 71cm.
Leaving the Louvre I love the chiaroscuro of this image. A beautiful summers day in Paris. The beautiful architecture and history, surrounding some of the best paintings in the world.
Watercolour 56cm x 76cm
Precious Dragon. In 1997 five Brits, who had built the junk in the traditional Chinese way sailed her to London and after six month sailed under the Tower Bridge, to mark the handover from Britain to China of Hong Kong. Sadly on its way back Precious Dragon sank off Sri Lanka. I has lucky enough to see her off Lama Island and to create this painting -
Oil on Canvas Size 120cm x 90cm
Hong Kong Island at Sunset - Commission.
Oil on Board - 100cm x 40cm
Cadman's Cottage - Circular Quay. When we first arrived in Sydney to live in Australia, we were learning about of new city and past this window cleaner cleaning window panes on a house that was bui;t in 1816.
Oil on Canvas - 30cm x 30cm
Southern Swan - A labour of love. This painting took ages, but worth it. Oil on Canvas 76cm x 85cm
James Craig - Part of the Sydney Heritage Fleet Tall ships. She is a restored 19th century barque. Being a member of the Australian Society of Marine Artists, 10 of us had 3 months artists in residence with the Fleet in Sydney, roaming the Fleet yard, climbing all over the old ferries, tugs, tall ships and sailing boats. At the end we were part of an exhibition held on the James Craig in Darling Harbour -
Oil on Canvas 102cm x 76cm
Kanangra Ferry built in Woolwich, launched in 1912 - Another the Sydney Heritage Fleet restoration. Kanangra used to collect passengers from Cremorne before the bridge was built and bring them across the harbour to Circular Quay. She went out out of service in 1985. Watercolour on paper - part of the James Craig exhibition 
Smiths Lakes - High days and Holidays. A view of the sunset through the trees.
Watercolour on paper - Size 56cm x 76cm
Refuge Bay, Hawkesbury River. A waterfall which constantly runs, enough to stand under. But in the rainy season the water thunders over with piercing strength
Oil on Canvas - Size - 30cm x 40cm
Safe Refuge - America's Bay, Hawkesbury River. As the sunsets the yachts slowly swing on their moorings, blueing off in the evening light
Oil on Canvas 51cm x 91cm
A River Runs through it. Stroud, New South Wales, Australia. I loved the reflections and greens and blues. The Kayaker, was asked if he minded having his photograph being taken. 'Thats alright, Mate'. Thank you a great painting to paint
Oil on Canvas - Size - 96cm x 76cm
Spencer Fishermen - Once again I love the changing face of the Hawkesbury. A boaters paradise.
Oil on Canvas - Size 102cm x 76cm
Wahroonga Flower Seller - Sadly the shop is no longer there. Passing by, the fragrance of the flowers was lovely.
Watercolour on paper - Size - 30cm x 40cm
The Ghost of James Craig - I wanted to imagine what is was like for these tall ships when they arrived in Australia. Exploring Botany Bay, Sydney Harbour is was to become, and the Hawkesbury River
Acrylic on Canvas - 102cm x 76cm
Wild Dogs - Twittering, playful, extremely good hunters, pack orientated and beautiful to look at.
Conte on paper - Size
Pinky a cobbler who plied his trade on The Peak, on Hong Kong Island. When I asked him if I could paint his portrait he said 'No time to stop'. A man standing next to me translated, explaining that I did not want him to stop. His replay was 'He would be honoured'. Consequently, when the leaving expats saw the painting, I had to paint three more.
Watercolour paper. Size - 30cm x 40cm
Paris in the Rain - Iconic bridge and lights, beautiful colours.
Watercolour on paper - Size - 56cm x 76cm
Catching the Bus in the rain in New York
Watercolour on paper - Size - 76cm x 56cm
The Horn Blower - Cheung Chau Island. Part of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, colour noise, a great experience.
Watercolour on paper - Size - 51cm x 76cm
Painted Duck. Loved the colours
Watercolour on paper - Size 50cm x 60cm
I wish you Good Luck - Children of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival- Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
Watercolour - Size 30cm x 40cm
Flower Girls of Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Watercolour
Zebra - Graphite on Paper - Size 40cm x 70cm
Grannies Pride 2 - Commissioned painting
Watercolour on Paper
Grannies Pride 1 - Commissioned painting
Watercolour on paper
Beckett and the Hat. We adopted Beckett when we moved to Hong Kong. He was the ruler of the roost, Dogs avoiding eye contact at all costs. Unfortunately, he thought he could take on the wild dogs that roamed in Chung Hom Kok. He was a real character.
Oil on Canvas 40cm x 30cm
