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…
Betty Edwards “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”
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…
The Best Cuppa
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…
Favourite Music
Music has been my friend through every phase of my life. My kids don’t know that most Mums play wiggles songs in the car instead of AC/DC and Paul Kelly. My art leans on music…
Amy Wood – 2025 Calendar
The Stories behind the paintings January ‘ The Juggle Is Real’ – Winner People’s Choice and Packers prize 2023 South Burnett Regional Council October Art Comp. I felt straight away that I wanted to paint…
Back in the Game
I am back in the game 😊 My pottery kiln is installed and I have actually made and fired some pots. I am excited about making the decoration part of the pot as I create…
Muster Mum
Auntie Amy! Auntie Amy! Look at my painting Auntie Amy! As I look down at the masterpiece my 3 year old niece Annie is waving under my nose, I search my brain for a response.…