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When a landscape can feel more like a portrait
How creating a likeness in a landscape painting can be a very similar process to painting portraits

Jules
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Finalist for The Noosa Art Prize
Find out more about the inspiration behind this artwork that was a finalist in the Noosa Art Prize 2024

Jules
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Why I Don't Use A Stay-Wet Palette
The number one disadvantage to using acrylics is that they dry so fast it's hard to get a decent blend between two colours. On the other...

Jules
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Process Insight - the steps involved in making (my) art
1. Gather inspiration 🌟 daily, consciously, unconsciously, subliminally, deliberately… take photos, browse Pinterest, look at magazines,...

Jules
May 11, 20242 min read


Do you worry what people think of you?
Worrying about what other people think of you can affect how well you can create art

Jules
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Weatherboard as a sign of care and attention
I have an obsession with weatherboard buildings. There. I've said it. I don't know where it comes from really, perhaps it's from holidays...

Jules
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Finalist for Local Contemporary Art Prize, Sunshine Coast!
I'm thrilled to announce I've been selected as a finalist for the Local Contemporary Art Prize from Caloundra Regional Art Gallery. As...

Jules
Feb 29, 20241 min read


When Any Blue Won't Do
Changing the blue I used for the paintings from Prussian Blue to Primary Cyan really helped capture the atmosphere of FNQ

Jules
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Which acrylic varnish is best? Brush-on or Spray?
For many years now, I've been using brush-on varnish. Not because I'd tried a spray varnish before, but because I figured it would get...

Jules
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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