This is what happens when you go to the mall to buy your daughters sneakers because even though it's lockdown and we have nowhere to go, their feet are still growing. Right across from the sneaker shop there was an art shop. With a sale. Fifty percent of EVERYTHING! Sorry... Read more →

This is the first book I made from Tangle Journey: Exploring the Far Reaches if Tangle Drawing, From Simple Strokes to Colour and Mixed Media by Beckah Krahula. She calls it a sketch folio. It has nifty little pockets in which you can store paper as well as a notebook... Read more →

One of the wonderful things about being a craft hoarder and book collector is having a stash of materials to draw upon. I can't remember when I bought this drawing book but I'm so glad I did. Funnily enough I was actually looking for a different book on tangled drawing... Read more →

One of things I'm enjoying about enforced social isolation and the resultant slowing down is having time to draw and make cards. When my girls were little life seemed to move at a slower pace and we always had time to make cards for birthdays and special occasions. In recent... Read more →

I am so pleased with this drawing I did of an apple. I had no idea I could draw something so beautiful. I'm in love with all the gorgeous shading, texture and depth. But I can't really claim credit for the drawing as I had an excellent teacher who took... Read more →

I've been sending a lot of letters lately. Now that I don't have to drive all over Melbourne taking the kids to their various classes and activities I have a whole lot more time on my hands. Time to write letters and to dream up new projects. My latest idea... Read more →

I started these cards on Sunday to encourage us to venture out into nature each day. They are designed to be gentle invitations or a way to set an intention. It's all too easy to get stuck in the house and forget all the plants, trees, birds and insects out... Read more →

Whenever I travel I like to visit art galleries. It's so inspiring and uplifting to be surrounded by beautiful works of art. Even though I'm a poet who paints pictures with words, I'm a visual person who draws strength and inspiration from seeing beautiful objects such as rocks, trees, paintings... Read more →

When I was in Canberra I made some time to stop off at the Portrait Gallery. Years ago when I lived there it was located in old Parliament House. It now has it very own, purpose built building squished in next to and in front of the High Court of... Read more →

My daughters and I recently met up with some new friends at the William Ricketts Sanctuary in the Dandenongs. I remember going there as a child, wandering through the trees and gazing with wonder at all the sculptures on display. I even had the opportunity to meet William Ricketts himself... Read more →