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Macalister River
The Macalister River near Licola in the Gippsland Region of Victoria. A serene oasis! There's always a story behind the inspiration for a painting. This piece depicts the Macalister River, which I would describe as an oasis in the middle of nowhere, tucked away in Victoria's Gippsland region. While traveling through Victoria, we often relied on Google Maps, which led us down a rugged dirt road and eventually to a tiny micro-town of just five residents, with a bridge spanning


Skool is in.....
Just in case you’ve been wondering why I’ve been so quiet these past few months—no new paintings, no posts, nothing at all—I’ve been busy teaching on both YouTube and SKOOL. Skool is a platform where you can learn anything, from finance and cooking to gardening and, of course, painting. Through it, I’ve built an incredible community of like-minded artists—wonderful people with whom I share the joy of using watercolor to create artwork that truly resonates and brings happines


"Adaminaby Plains"
# Simple Tricks to Make Your Landscape Trees Look Realistic ## The Story Behind This Painting Why I Painted Adaminaby Plains The rolling hills and scattered trees of this NSW landscape were perfect for showing how linear, tonal, and temperature perspective all work together. The tutorial video isn’t just a lesson—it’s the result of years of experimenting with atmospheric depth. I painted this piece to show that making trees look realistic doesn’t have to be complicated. It’


WINGED WONDERS Learn to Simplify BIRD WINGS and FEATHERS
In this article, I'll share my journey in understanding bird wings through simple anatomy and drawing techniques. It’s fascinating to...


Paint easy bird silhouettes in 60 seconds
Painting silhouettes can be a fun and creative way to enhance your artwork. I’m excited to share with you how easy it can be to create...


Revive OLD Brushes into POWERFUL Painting Tools
As I dive into the world of art, I find that there are many hidden gems all around us, just waiting to be discovered. Often, we overlook...


CLEANING and CARING for your Watercolour BRUSHES
Taking care of your brushes is essential for maintaining their quality and longevity. Simple habits can help you protect your tools and...


The MAGIC of a Mop Brush and Palette Knife on a Christmas Poinsettia
I am excited to share my experience using a new "Polina Bright" Mop Brush to create a vibrant Christmas Poinsettia. This versatile brush...


Draw a CUTE Koala with the Number 8
Creating a cute Christmas koala is a fun way to bring joy to children and families. I’ll show you how to draw this adorable koala with a...


Captivated by Bermagui
I love it when my husband comes up with an impromptu idea of getting away for a few days! This time he decided on Bermagui. Bermagui is a...


Christmas is just around the corner
Christmas is just around the corner, you're frantically running round getting everything right, why not spoil yourself as well! 25% sale on


Your Opinion Matters
I'm really excited that this website has finally had a decent makeover, even though there is still a lot for me to do in tidying up my...


Contemplating Magpie
Contemplating Magpie Magpies, you either love them or you don’t! I know that as a child I often feared they would swoop and carry me...
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Using Arches Paper
I experimented with different types of Arches paper and this is what I found: Arches Rough 300gsm: As a result of making a mistake when...
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