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I'm thrilled to have you here, a place were art meets empowerment! Here, I pay homage to the strong and courageous individuals, especially women, who bravely navigate their journeys to reclaim their confidence, self-esteem, and true selves. My creations celebrate our resilience and the profound courage we possess. Thank you for taking the time to explore my work; it means so much to me.
I’m drawn to painting things of beauty. Not perfect beauty, but beauty that allows for feeling, movement, and a bit of chaos. Life isn’t neat or linear, and I like that truth to be present in the work. After experiences that left me feeling deeply worthless, I learned to notice and hold onto small moments of beauty — a walk in nature, watching water roll onto the beach, a scene in a movie that made me pause or maybe just light catching something ordinary. On difficult days, these moments offered a brief sense of relief and reminded me that meaning and beauty still existed. That instinct to notice, hold, and let beauty linger continues to shape the way I make art today.
I’ve often been told I’m too emotional. Over time, I’ve come to see that as a strength. Painting lets me use that sensitivity to create work that is intuitive, deeply felt, and alive rather than overly explained. My work develops in layers, reflecting life’s complexity, inviting viewers to discover hidden depths—just as we uncover our own resilience beneath protective layers. Meaning matters to me. Much of my work begins with something personal — a feeling, a memory, or a moment that carries weight. I don’t aim to recreate these exactly as they were, but to honour how they felt, leaving space for symbolism, abstraction, and individual story.
At its core, my work is about slowing things down. Letting beauty linger. Making space for emotion, connection, and complexity—and trusting that these are things worth holding onto.
Hailing from a small rural town in Queensland, Australia, my artistic journey began in the humble setting of a local artist's garage, where unbeknownst to me, these after-school art classes would lay the foundation for my creative future. Following university studies, I embarked on a career as an Occupational Therapist while simultaneously pursuing my passion for professional ballroom dancing. This led me to relocate to the United Kingdom in 2002, where I travelled the world competing, enjoying many successes and titles on the world-class stage.
After retiring competitively, I established and directed a successful dance business in London for the following 10 years. During a challenging period dealing with fertility issues, I found solace in art. This was the first time I turned to art amidst emotional hardship. It gave me sacred time, where I forgot the negative thoughts and obsession around my inability to conceive.
After a long 5 years trying to conceive, my beautiful identical twin girls arrived. This was the happiest period of my life and yet coincided with the beginnings of my greatest challenge yet. As a new mum with twins, and covid impacting the world, I was victimised by a trusted loved one with years of emotional bullying and manipulation. I am grateful though, as it has made me stronger, more driven and led me to pursue the life I love and live today.
