Vivid time again!

First night of Vivid and of course I am on the Harbour! The Opera House looked just brilliant. Love this design.

Painting birdcages!

I bought these small metal birdcages a few weeks ago as they inspired me to be creative. Next I had to decide what to actually do with them, as I don't keep birds! I painted a layer of red on the first one and quite like the outcome. Today I'll add a second layer and perhaps put a plant inside and hang on our front porch. Watch this space!

Feel inspired!

I thought it was time a posted a blog again. This painting I did a few months ago really inspires me to be creative. I just love absorbing the layers of colour....let me see....first yellow, then green, blue, red and lastly gold! Think I got that right! I simply used a flat sponge and made sure each layer had dried completely before I applied the next. Easy! Anyone can do this :)

Christmas Table Decorations

The Christmas table looked fabulous this year thanks to my very talented daughter. Red and white was the theme with an eclectic collection of trimmings including candles, painted cane balls, Christmas baubles, coloured twigs and glass jars. Complimented with fresh native Christmas bush, the table was ready!

Happy Christmas to all my readers!

Best Practice

Is this best practice? Is this the best way to achieve the outcomes? Is there a better way? What can I change to achieve best practice? I am always asking myself questions like these but also asking the students I teach! I rephrase the questions slightly and ask for feedback. I try to prioritise to make the time to recognise and record their thoughts on how they "best" learn. Allowing time for students to express thoughts about their learning also builds their self esteem. Students see that you sincerely value their thoughts and ideas. As an experienced teacher, I know that what has always "worked well" may not be "best practice"next time. I have high expectations for the students I teach so I constantly ask myself, "How can I achieve best practice?"
Enjoy this image I took recently from the burnt out remains of the observatory at Mt Stromlo, ACT.  Only the rounded walls and window frames remain. Devastating fires ravaged Canberra and surrounds in 2003.

Floriade in Canberra 2013

Amazing designs filled with a rhapsody of colour has to inspire any "budding" artist! This year's Floriade is truly inspirational.

Layer upon Layer

In watercolour and acrylic, these artworks simply bring joy. Inspired by the colours of spring, layer your colours for this "feel good" effect! Simple :)