McCrae Painting – large realism

Hi, I’ve been flat out with the music and art – and I’ve had a break from online media, pretty much.  To get back into blogging, I’m planning to do some sort of… Continue reading →

and we’re back

Hi,  Well it’s been a while since my last post.  A belated Merry Christmas / happy holidays and Happy New Year to you. The last quarter of 2025, I made some big changes… Continue reading →

Canadian Bay Painting / Overview

Hi there, First up Art Show, this weekend ! I’ve finished a large painting of Canadian Bay, Mt Eliza. Along with my recent painting of Squeaky Beach , they’ll be in the…. Derinya Art… Continue reading →

McCrae Painting

You’ve heard about the saying ‘ you are exactly where you are meant to be, right now’? It’s written on a chalk board outside a cafe I drive past. I think it’s a… Continue reading →

Keeping A Sense Of Humour

Sure helps to keep the wheels rolling. Whether it’s dark humour to get through a dark hour, silly humour for the sake of it , measured humour to ease tension, we sure need… Continue reading →

Squeaky Beach Painting

The recent school holidays were good for me: a break from teaching piano, some time out – and some time to paint and record. Here’s some piano music to listen to as you… Continue reading →

Dawn Beside The Water

Hi. The theme of dawn by the water just sort of happened as I brought this post together. I love the way these things happen when you work creatively, out of the usual… Continue reading →

Pristine / Squeaky Beach

This word came to me this morning: pristine. It was a beautiful clear bright day. As we walked to the lesson, I asked my young piano student if she knew what the word… Continue reading →

Pathways / Roadblocks

There are 2 not so young people in my family off to university this year. Time sure flies. I delivered one to the bus stop this morning with a minute to spare (… Continue reading →

Getting Creative

Today, as I did the dishes (by hand – no dishwasher here – its me!), I listened to an episode from my podcast. I enjoy them. They surprise me.  I also enjoy listening… Continue reading →