Creative Adventurez and Findz

Flora is a series of paintings inspired by my life on the Sunshine Coast and the rich beauty of its forests. The word flora refers to the plant life of a particular region, and in Roman mythology, Flora is the goddess of flowers and spring, a symbol of love, beauty, and abundance. The forest is where I feel most connected and inspired. Walking the trails with my dog, Juno, my husband, or with family and friends through places such as Cliff Gilker Park, Hidden Grove, and Smugglers Cove, I am continually drawn to the timeless, healing presence of moss, ferns, and towering trees. Their calm energy and majesty spark both wonder and creativity. I often pause to photograph mushrooms, fungi, flowers, mosses, and ferns along these walks, gathering visual notes for my work. Most of the pieces in Flora are acrylic on canvas. While grounded in observation, the paintings are not bound to realism; instead, I play with colours such as soft pink backgrounds and unexpected hues to evoke the magi...

  Friendly Paddle 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas   Present Tense Exhibition is on June to the end of July. There are over 100 artists in many medias. So lucky to be part of such a creative community. My art work is dedicated to the Gibsons Outrigger Canoe Club. I have be learning to paddle with them for the past two years. I have not been paddling due to my vertigo and back pain. I miss it but I am  grateful of the great experience and know I will go when I am stronger. I enjoyed painting the background of the village of Gibsons with the colours. I struggled to get the figure in the outrigger boat.     There was an article in the Coast reporter that mentioned my work. I admit I was a bit insecure about this work. It was challenging for me and was not sure about it. So the positive feedback was much appreciated.