Peninsula Art Studio
Artist CV Bundaberg/Brisbane
Australian mixed media artist whose work is deeply rooted in the beauty of nature. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences in the Australian landscape, creating vibrant, layered artworks that celebrate the intricate textures and colours found in the natural world.
Utilising a variety of materials- such as paper, fabric, found objects, and acrylics- I create art that evokes a sense of playfulness and wonder. My creative process includes an element of the intuitive, allowing each artwork to become more than what I planned and reflect the spontaneity inherent in nature itself. As well as canvas and board art I also create art for projections, illuminations, textiles and murals amongst other forms.
Beyond creating, I am passionate about sharing the joy of art with others. I actively participate in exhibitions, art events, and workshops, and offer classes that explore themes of Australian nature through creative expression. These experiences not only enrich my practice but also foster a sense of community and connection among fellow art enthusiasts.
Through my art, I invite viewers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the magic in the world around them.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
2024 – 2025 Certificate III Visual Art
2019 - Certificate 111 Micro Business Operations
2017 - 2018 Graduate Certificate in Writing and Literature
2012 Diploma Tourism courses to complete Business Planning for Creatives Certificate, Edgeware
2012 Art Therapy
EXHIBITIONS
2025 Traffic Signal Box, Brisbane, Qld
2024 Redcliffe Flower and Art Festival, Qld
2024 Auslights on the River, Australia Day Festival, Adelaide, SA 2023 Bearded Dragon exhibition, SA
2023 Women’s Legal Centre Indigo Centre, Adelaide, SA 2023 Community Art Mural, SA
2019 Roma Show, Qld
2016 Hatters’ Tea House, NSW
2013 Tall Trees Art Exhibition, guest speaker on abstract art, Noosa, Qld 2013 Charity Art Auction, Qld
GRANTS / AWARDS
Awards at Noosa show in 2011, 2012 and 2013
COMMISSIONS
Red Tailed Black Cockatoos in She Oaks, NSW Auckland Harbour Lights, New Zealand Magpies at Umina Beach, NSW
Shake It Off – Canberra, ACT
Cuttlefish Shine Your Light, SA Hung Out to Dry, SA
Being, SA
Australian Bustard, Qld
Emu, SA
COLLECTIONS
Artworks in private collections Australia and International
WORK HISTORY
Current - artist and writer
2024 - 2025 art student and exhibitions, traffic signal box and other arts activities as opportunities arise.
2023 – 2024 Artist – Self Employed, Peninsula Art Studio - installation, projections, exhibitions and public art, festival and events. Australia Day, Elders Park Adelaide, projections and other featured art installations as part of the Connection to Country festival featuring marine wildlife, and art textiles as part of the Marine Maze exhibit.
Online NDIS art sessions, art tutor, community art Mural. Art provided for Women’s legal Centre, counselling rooms with inspirational book. Member Whyalla Writers group. Exhibition Redcliffe Flower and Art show artwork included. Bearded Dragon exhibition, Adelaide.
2021 – 2022 Artist - Self Employed, Peninsula Art School, working extensively through the Central Coast NSW and Eyre Peninsula SA including online NDIS therapeutic art, Regional Galleries, Holiday Resorts, youth arts centre, shopping malls, festivals, Therapeutic and Mindful Art classes for community and hospital ’My Time’ parents of ill children and Wellness Weekends events, HOPE suicide prevention program. Writing published in yearly book and member of Whyalla Writers Group.
2015 - 2021 Artist - Self Employed, Three Cats Design - including plethora of regional and outback art workshops, classes and events throughout the Maranoa area. Working with Council, Lifeline, Domestic Violence shelters, U3A and many festivals, events and galleries including Christmas Street Fair art activities, RU OK Days, in towns of Roma, Surat, Injune, Mitchell, Yuleba and Wallumbilla school holiday art programs. Art and poetry exhibited in the Roma show. Member of Roma Writers Group.
2008 – 2014 Textile Artist – Self Employed, Lillipilli Lane exhibition throughout Australia and International including Awards at Noosa show in 2012 and 2013. Based in Noosa Hinterland After school art activities and school under 8’s art sessions. Art Auction with all paintings sold for Charity. Member of local art group. Tall Trees art exhibition guest speaker and two abstract artworks exhibited. Exhibition of several artworks at the Glass Jewel, Caloundra. Gallery Assistant Cooroy Butterfactory (Volunteer role).
VOLUNTARY WORK
2020 Lifeline, school holiday art workshops
2012 – 2013 Gallery Assistant, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Qld
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Working with Children Check Qld, NSW and SA
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