“Little Bright Spots” Winner – Goondiwindi Aspects Art Show Aquisiton Award $1650 2025 Acrylic on Canvas 1250x950cm “Gathering Storm” Winner – Goondiwindi Aspects Art Show Allen’s Pharmacy Acquisition Award 2026 Acrylic on canvas 950×1250 cm…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
I have been searching for ways to improve my drawing and competently express the stories I see around me. Being limited to painstakingly replicating reference photos annoys me. Betty Edwards book ‘Drawing on the right…
Many years ago I attended a workshop taught by Canadian potter Robin Hopper. He was an artist who gave a lot of thought to the design and function of his pots. I remember Robin holding…