I love to paint in acrylics and did so exclusively for many years with a series of roses and landscapes. I also loved making the alphabet series and added some on the website, but for the last 20 plus years I have concentrated on printmaking using a press in my own studio. I focus more and more on the non-toxic forms of printmaking, drypoint and lino, to avoid the acids and chemicals of etching.

Since 2015 I have been able to share my passion and have taught printmaking both at home in my studio and at Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, where I am print tutor. 2025 will see the continuation of the Open Studio policy at Estuary Arts Centre where anyone can come to learn about printmaking on Friday in Studio 1 where I can teach from 9.30 - 12 and casuals can come to use the press and join with members of Hibiscus Coast Printmakers.

While I try to have a solo exhibition every year or so I also have organised many group shows for local Hibiscus printmakers and my students at Estuary Arts Centre (EAC). I have planned and curated many group exhibitions and attendant workshops featuring our declining wildlife. 2025 will see "Towards 2050, and not just for birds", a group show at both the Auckland Botanic Gardens (from August 16 to September 14th) and Estuary Arts Centre (from 23rd September to 27th). There will be workshops running in conjunction with the exhibition at both venues.

Early in 2025 I am taking part in another Arts Trail in the Orewa, Whangaparaoa area. February 14, 15 and 16 will see Kowhai Print Press open at 3 D'Oyly Drive, Stanmore Bay each day from 10 - 4pm. There will be works for sale, demonstrations and have-a-go sessions.
This time my husband photographer, Basil, will join and have his work on show and for sale.
Commissions are welcome.