I started Folk Art painting back in 1991 with a neighbour at the time. This quckly turned into a teaching opportunity at a local craft group and continued for over seven years. Doors opened to also teach from home during those years.
I had a break from my beloved craft for nearly ten years and one day there was an overwhelming aspiration to do folk art again.
So began the recollection of craft supplies began. This time around it was not a trip to your local craft store but searching my way around the internet.
With enough supplies and a small studio was built and the creation of painted items began.
Late 2018 I even conquered the nerves to do my first market in over 30years. I certaily felt like a new kid in the old craft playground.
The inspiration for my work comes from the wonderful ladies who etched the way in this craft to be accessible and enjoyable.
My pieces at times maybe very similar and others are my own creations. With most pieces I create I am to make them practicle for use.
I love painting on wood because it is so versatile and i also paint on material metal and ceramic.
As this craft was around before and in my quest to put my folk art and decorative painting book collection together again. I will also have books/magazines for sale.
The craft wheel of Folk Art/Decorative Painting is been around for sometime and I am not reinventing the craft just showcasing it's pleasures.
Many students used to tell me, they were told they could not draw or paint. Folk Art and Decorative Painting can change all that.
Or you can simply purchase my work for youself or a loved one.