11 canvasses and a great big handful of watercolours are now on display at

Waverley Homestead in the glorious village of Willunga, 45 mins. south of Adelaide.

The ladies and gentlemen who curate the space welcome everyone with

old-fashioned love and hospitality, truly putting a smile your face.

The town itself boasts organic cafes, a farmers market on Saturdays and a magnificent

golf course…… and I can vouch for the food and service at the ‘middle’ pub,

The Willunga Hotel where the staff bent over backwards to feed and entertain us

late in the evening.

Opening night with Camille Maple

On a warm Summer morning I climbed The Hill.

After a couple of failed attempts to find a pathway, I followed two

ladies in their gym gear who looked like they knew where they were going.

As they powered off ahead of me, my mind took in the raw landscape, peppered with

olive trees and pines. The path was well-worn, red and crunchy underfoot.

Remember, I had been painting this hill  for over 12 months and felt as though I

knew it well.

How little I did!

As the tree came into sight, I had a little bounce of elation.

Smaller than I thought. . . . .not quite on the ridge. . . . .a healthy Aussie gum tree

casting a purple shadow. . . . .and covered in the markings of others.

‘Roaring Sunlight’, ‘Winter Wash’, ‘Beyond The Hill’

Some of the new paintings in the ELEMENTS EXHIBITION

Opening Sat June 2nd, 2012 at Waverley Homestead, Willunga S.A

Otherwise. . . . . have a look right here on the website.