For the past year I have been working on a new collection of 24 works in preparation for an upcoming exhibition.NATURE CONNECTEDDate: 2nd - 18th September 2023Venue: The Studio Gallery, 7 Marrinup Rd, Yallingup, Western Australiahttps://thestudiogallery.com.au/Artists StatementThroughout my life, I have always had some kind of connection with nature. Starting my journey in remote parts of Africa surrounded by wildlife and the natural world, established an acute awareness of my environment.From big game and large raptors to the horses, sheep and dogs on the farm who all formed an integral part...
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Wednesday, 16 August, 2023
When I received a phone call from Duke Ingram asking me if I wanted to be a part of the second chapter of the BESUREIS SAY NO educational awareness campaign addressing animal experiments, there was no hesitation on my part. During this conversation the concept for my painting just “popped into my head” so to speak.https://www.besureisofficial.com/say-no-campaign.htmlThis campaign addresses the issue of vivisection in support of FLOE (For life on earth) and Betsy, the rescued laboratory Beagle.Betsy who was rescued and saved by Dog’s Trust is helping Ricky Gervais and...
Tuesday, 23 November, 2021
It is with great excitement that I announce that my TV Art Documentary, produced by Put Some Colour in Your Life, will be heading to the moon with SpaceX and NASA on their mission in 2024, to lie in perpetuity for future generations in a time capsule!I am especially thrilled as my episode highlighted the plight of the rhino and gave me a platform to draw attention to our endangered species and the fragility of the environment on planet earth. CIYL CEO Graeme Stevenson asked me if I could recreate the image of a painting which I had previously done titled ‘Tears of the rhino...
Saturday, 25 September, 2021
I was recently contacted by a couple desperately trying to Save the forested area that they have so vigorously defended to save the existing Samango Monkey (CERCOPITHECUS MITIS) in Mozambique. I agreed to donate two paintings to enable them to raise much needed funds.The first painting is a portrait of a Samango Monkey. The references for this painting were kindly supplied by Havard Rosenlund and O’D Pixley.The second painting is of the endangered orangutan and the reference material for this was kindly supplied by the Perth Zoo and Paul Green. If anyone wishes to make...
Friday, 15 May, 2020
Its not every day that ones gets to tick off the old bucket list!I had the good fortune of receiving an official invitation to attend the 2019 Roots and Shoots & Roots Awards event in London, UK in March last year.I was beyond thrilled and couldn't wait to meet this iconic Dr Jane Goodall in person.I managed to get a flight on the new Dreamliner non stop flight from Perth, Western Australia to Heathrow airport. Flying for just over 16 hours non stop one way was quite an experience in itself.The event was held from 10am - 4pm and I was beyond excited. I was invited by one of the...
Wednesday, 18 April, 2018
The Innovation interior decorating business invited me to attend their 40th year in business celebration in Perth, Western Australia.Having previously exhibted with them as a featured artist during the launch of their 'Africa themed' evening they sent me a personal invitation to attend the event. I was asked if I would donate a painting to be auctioned on the night of the 40th anniversary event celebration. The event was attended by honoured and invited guests only. The funds raised went to an organization of my choice 'Dr Jane Goodall Institute'Some of the special guests were...
Tuesday, 3 October, 2017
Sand, potholes, and donkeys cont…… My 12,000 klm raod trip through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, gathering photographic references and researching enangered species.Posted on October 3, 2017 artbypaulaDay 3 – 6/08/2017 Kruger National Park, South AfricaAfter a leisurely rise, Russell & Janice said they wanted to take us into the southern region of the Kruger National Park. We set off about midday and our entry point was the Phabeni Gate There was much anticipation as to what might unfold during the course of the afternoon.The day turned...
Monday, 26 September, 2016
While on a research trip recently to South Africa, together with a friend, we visited the Jane Goodall Institute ‘Chimp Eden’, situated in the Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit.Cissy and Paula at the entrance of Chimp EdenChimp Eden sanctuary was established in 2006 as part of the Jane Goodall Institute and was set up as a safe haven for chimpanzees that have been rescued from a life of unbelievable abuse and illegal trade.On arrival just as the tour was about to begin, we quickly paid our entrance fee and rushed outside eager not to miss a thing.There...
Monday, 11 May, 2015
I never dreamed that my painting ‘Tears of the rhino’ – hear my voice would indeed find such a powerful voice.All I have is my art but with such prominent people on board the RAGES ONE FIGHT UNITE SAY NO poster campaign maybe, just maybe change will eventuate.With so much happening in the world both environmentally, with the constant tragic loss of human life one might say why bother with the wildlife? Are we not all connected in some way? Linked by an invisible chain? Are we not charged with the responsibility of taking care of each other?...
Its not every day that ones gets to tick off the old bucket list!I had the good fortune of receiving an official invitation to attend the 2019 Roots & Shoots Awards event in London, UK in March last year.I was beyond thrilled and couldn't wait to meet this iconic Dr Jane Goodall in person.I managed to get a flight on the new Dreamliner non stop flight from Perth, Western Australia to Heathrow airport. Flying for just over 16 hours non stop one way was quite an experience in itself.The event was held from 10am - 4pm and I was beyond excited. I was invited by one of the organisers from...