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…
Amy Wood
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
Triptych- “A place to be present” New Work- Acrylic on canvas 3 Panels – each 120cm x 60 cm “Little Bright Spots” Winner – Goondiwindi Aspects Art Show Aquisiton Award $1650 2025 Acrylic on Canvas…
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…