A Life Shaped by Creativity

Creativity has been part of Dianne's life for many years.

Long before painting became her main creative outlet, she was a potter, shaping raw clay into functional pieces of art.
As the family business grew, pottery became too demanding to continue. During her final years in the business, Dianne began painting instead.
What started as a more flexible creative outlet quickly became something much more important.

Inspired by the World Outside

Around ten years later, painting is now a deeply enjoyable part of everyday life.
Nature provides most of the inspiration.
The bushland and gardens surrounding our Mundaring home offer peace, colour and space, while regular time in Jurien Bay brings the ocean and coastline into the picture.
These two environments appear again and again in Dianne's work.
Painting offers a chance to slow down, observe and recreate the beauty found in everyday surroundings.

Vernon's Journey

Although Vernon is newer to fine art, he has spent much of his life working with a brush.
As a traditionally trained signwriter, he developed strong brush control and worked creatively with paint for many years.
Painting alongside Dianne has opened a new chapter, giving him the freedom to take those skills in a different direction.
His collection reflects a journey that is still evolving.