Unravel a tale of serendipity with me. Discover how an unexpected package unveiled the story behind a remarkable antique Japanese glass fishing float, sparking inspiration for my latest art project.
I'm included in a fascinating article "Protecting Nayaano Nibiimaang Gichigamiin" written by Canadian Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth. It's about the Great Lakes watershed and highlights the journey along the lakes and its influence on the people living near it! I'm so fortunate to be able to enjoy the great lakes on and under the water.
There are so many reasons to become a scuba diver. If you love discovering new places, meeting people from all walks of life, want to experience the rewards of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, want to strengthen yourself mentally and physically, enjoy the connection to nature and the sense of community, diving is an incredible activity to achieve all of this and more.
Announcing the official opening of the Shark Trust UK's exhibition, "Oceanic 31" at Trebah Gardens in Falmouth UK! The work of 31 artists including mine, will be on display there as its first stop in this travelling exhibition.
Come along with me to the Unesco World Heritage site of Bikini Atoll - site of post WW2 U.S. nuclear testing and now home to a graveyard of WW2 shipwrecks that have become stunning artificial reefs.
For y-e-a-r-s now I've been dreaming of applying to an artist residency abroad and making art in a completely different country. So I applied - and my proposal to explore, then paint the caves of the Lot region, as my subject matter was accepted!
Experiencing the Sea of Cortez above and below the waterline has brought the fire back to my painting practice. Waking up every day and bathing in the beauty of each pink and coral coloured sunrise while staring at the incredible geology of the rugged coast of the Baja peninsula glowing in the growing light was a blessing and it spurred the creation of so many new paintings!
Google the best shore diving in the world and it's a given that Bonaire will be in the top five of all those lists and for good reason - the reef that surrounds the entire island is one of the healthiest unbroken strips of coral reef I've ever seen and when I got home, I had plenty of inspiration for more paintings!
