Born in the small country town of Ouyen in Victoria, Australia, I was one of 12 children. Childhood was a place where I could run free and wild, creating imaginary worlds and dreaming uncurbed futures. Creative since the beginning, art is my form of expression, a conduit for emotional release and healing. Psychology was seen as my 'real' job. In 2002, I moved to the Blue Mountains. Being surrounded by the inspiring environment, my desire to create became unquenchable.I enrolled in a Diploma of Fine Art at Nepean Tafe to refine technical skills and further the passion. I received the top student awards, and created when ever I could snatch a moment away from raising my two beautiful children. My art practice slowed during motherhood but now is the sole focus of my life. I strive to connect with my authentic self and express the ideas I am passionate about, the human condition and our relationship to nature. I paint in oils, acrylic and mixed media in a very experimental style. I also enjoy working in clay, hand building figurative forms to express emotions and concepts about what it is to be human.