I've been working on a couple of commissions since before Christmas and both are now done and delivered. One was a large canvas for a private home, of Flanders Poppies with butterflies and birds and a powdery blue sky. The other,  a canvas of three much loved four-legged friends who are no longer with us, Jack, Jess and Ishy - a present from a family

I've just updated the calendar with four painting workshops I'll be taking over the next few months, at Three Stories Art Gallery and Crumbz Craft.   Keep an eye on the calendar as I'll be adding more dates through out the year.   Also, I teach regular painting classes at my studio here in Healesville, every Friday.   I can do Thursdays if preferred.   Usually

Yes, I'm afraid I did! In August, I entered my tawny frog mouth pastel 'Who, me?' into Warburton's inaugural art show 'Off the Wall'.  And was totally thrilled to hear that out of over 600 entries, judge Robert Knight awarded my entry 'Best in Show'.  So delighted was I, that I dropped my winning entry, smashing the frame and it's now currently at the framers!

I've been preparing content for an upcoming Beginner's Watercolour Class which will be running over two consecutive Sundays in the Yarra Valley, Healesville to be precise.  I'm really excited to be passing on my knowledge to all who are interested.  The course will be held at Crumbz in September, at Healesville.  We had a very enjoyable Pen & Watercolour for Original Cards class on 25th August 2013.  Email me if

I have been very busy in the studio preparing for an upcoming exhibition in late July at The Basement in Healesville.  Unfortunately the exhibition has permanently been put on hold.  It's a shame to lose such a wonderful art space in Healesville, however in its short time it was a great support to local artists.  Thanks Janice for the time and effort, we will miss you and

Hot off the press my 2013 calendar has been delivered! An A4 size wall calendar, it features a different glossy print of one of my original bird paintings each month. And it's available just in time for Christmas. A great pressie for overseas friends and family. The calendars are $26 each including postage. There's only a limited number available so get in quick! To order use the

Want a more personal touch to your cards this Christmas? I'm giving a workshop this weekend in how to make beautiful fabric covered Christmas Cards. You'll create your own cards during the session using some simple but stunning techniques that I'll teach you. This exclusive workshop is on at “Crumbz” in Healesville, a store specialising in gorgeous designer aprons, haberdashery, and household gifts. Only $35 including materials

Hi there, Thanks for visiting my website. I'm busy in my studio painting away and look forward to getting stuck into my blog, so come back soon! Denise.