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Amy Wood Artist

Celebrating our local paper

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I love the way our independent local paper connects the community. It’s a welcome treat for me to sit down with a cuppa and catch up on what’s news. Somehow Tiffany and her team of… 

A stall at the local market

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I felt rather old and jaded about having a market stall. There’s the packing, the unpacking, the sitting, the wondering will I sell anything. This video is of the first stall I had after 20… 

The inspirational paintings of Criss Canning

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Another book! I can’t help myself! This one is so exciting! ‘The paintings of Criss Canning’ – The house and garden at Lambley is a book I only came across by accident. My son and… 

The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne

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In 2026 I will be part of a joint exhibition at Surat on Balonne Art Gallery. The other artists in the show, Kathy Ellem and Catherine Clark Dowden, both have a lot more brush miles… 

Indespensible plain cake recipe

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Here is the other indispensable recipe in my baking repertoire. Once again it is one recipe that makes many different cakes. This particular time, it was a banana cake, as our homegrown bananas got a… 

Let the kids be in it

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There is something about collaborating with children that I find a lot of fun. I think it’s their enthusiasm and engagement. This video is of painting a backdrop for my sister with her children and… 

Mind Blown- women painters paving the way

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I didn’t know I needed female heroes until I found some. These days I live in the bush. The city is a place I visit for my son’s medical appointments. I am usually to exhausted… 

Delicious go to recipe for biccies

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I am a huge believer in comfort food. I am only skinny when I am really stressed so skinny is not something I aspire to – comfort is! My mother and sister effortlessly throw together… 

My house isn’t clean

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The last couple of days I have felt pretty flat and been cracking the sads. This morning I realized its mostly just frustration and impatience. My life isn’t moving as fast towards my goals as… 

The satisfaction of growing my own food

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Growing my own food is always a thrill. My garden is often beset by lack of rain and surplus of grubs. When it produces something I can eat, even just spinach, I enjoy cooking and…