The satisfaction of growing my own food
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…
Pottery
“Butterfly Bliss” Handmade Stoneware “Dragon Fly” Handmade Stoneware “Zinnia Blue” Handmade Stoneware “The Depths” Handmade Stoneware “Seagulls” Once Fired Stoneware “Interwoven” Bowl- Once Fired Stoneware “Grevillea Blue” Once Fired Stoneware “Blue Twist” Once Fired Stoneware
Paintings
“Little Bright Spots” Winner – Goondiwindi Aspects Art Show Aquisiton Award $1650 Acrylic on Canvas 1250x 950cm “Autumn Delight” Oil on Canvas 45x45cm “Winter Retreat” Acrylic on Canvas 76x60cm “Early Start” Oil on Canvas 51…
Books for Life
Sometimes my world view narrows to whatever I am fretting over, whatever chaffing frustration is eating me. One of the strategies I use to zoom out again is to read stories that are bigger than…
Quiet Blessings – peaceful winter waterhole
Quiet Blessings My son ignored me when I suggested he go down the creek and throw rocks to let out his frustration. It was a day that took more than I had. Too restless to…
The Final Flourish- Signing my work
Signing my work. I used to sign my pots “Amy Slack- Gayndah” in large swirly brushwork on the bottom. When I started potting again I thought I would do as most people do and have…
Lenny – Generational Gifts
I remember my Grandad’s excitement. The gracefully draping Hakea tree in front of the local Bakery had flowered and set seed pods. Seeing Lenny’s triumph at finding a way to propagate a tree he admired…
Life Changing Lessons
Good teachers are life changing – at least in my life they are. I feel it’s about the encouragement yes. But a truly life changing teacher somehow has the ability to kick your ass when…
Little Things
It has been a very tough few weeks. While I wait for my troubles to find solutions I turn to work. It’s a way to channel my thoughts away from what I am stuck on.…
Regional Art Galleries
Manned largely by volunteers and often remote from larger centres I am surprised by the quality of exhibitions available in my local galleries. I would like to put in a little tribute to the contribution…