Did you know that dragonflies fly! So when life finally takes a breath, I am my own woman once more and I do frivolous things. Yesterday I pootled down to the creek. It delights me.… The peaceful fascination of pootling down to the creek
I actually hate being rushed. Sometimes deadlines are the only way I keep moving though. This kiln load of pots were made on the ragged edge of my time and energy. I am so pleased… Phew – last minute firing = beautiful pots!
Possibly the cover of this calendar is my favourite painting this year. It felt like I improved as an artist. People are hard for me and i have never been able to ‘fill in the… Woohoo 2026 Calendar is here- I feel so proud!
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… The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne
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… Let the kids be in it
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… Quiet Blessings – peaceful winter waterhole
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… The Final Flourish- Signing my work
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… Betty Edwards “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”
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… Amy Wood – 2025 Calendar
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… Back in the Game