Let's Talk Art Blog

Should I be goal setting? It seems to be the time of year where talk abounds about goal setting for growth, diving into crisp shiny new planners, well-organised routines and planning for the year ahead........

Amidst a festive flurry of activity I wonder to myself.....am I making progress? That pesky little signpost called 'productivity' usually pops up in my mind when I ask myself this question. What do I actually have to show for my time in the studio this week? How many paintings have I started or finished?

This month sees the start of a new body of work, so I've been contemplating exploring new pathways to creating, beginning with materials, processes and a fresh perspective. Should I be following a straight line? If I was a representational painter doing a traditional perspective drawing maybe, or if I was an architect and wanted to avoid wonky buildings! But I've been thinking lately about straight lines in the context of the 'artist's path.'

As Noosa Open Studios wraps up for another year, I'm sharing answers to some of this year's great visitor questions and already I'm thinking about what comes next! What a buzz! What a wonderful 9 days it's been, catching up with lots of lovely visitors from last year and meeting new art lovers, collectors and Instagram followers.

I'm so looking forward to welcoming art lovers and collectors into my studio over the coming 10 days, to share my latest exhibitions and talk all things art! Check out my special edition of Studio News to find out what's on show this year, opening times and more about booking a private viewing on Wednesday 5th October.

When did you last go for a wander? I'm not talking about an amble down the beach or a stroll down the street....