Creating Safety to Mess Up

May 30, 2016

I try to create safety for mistakes with all works in progress, in painting and with people...

'What the West Wind Saw' (after Debussy), Oil on Board, 60 x 60cm

Tragedy Necessitates Art

May 16, 2016

Tragic events happen all the time in our world. As an artist what can or should I do?

Musings from London

April 14, 2016

As I stood in London's Victoria and Albert Museum, I witnessed a touching moment between a father and daughter...

I Paint to Create a Connection With You

March 30, 2016

I believe great art enables us to connect with each other and sense our shared humanity...

The Marks of Love

March 14, 2016

Love can infuse everything we do, like a delightful aroma. This painting expresses tenderness and passion, reflecting the deep connection I experience in love.

Taking the Plunge

February 29, 2016

My 8 year old daughter recently reminded me how gutsy it is to strive for results and that reaching them isn't the most important outcome.

Inspiration and "The Abyss of Doom"

February 16, 2016

Do you, like me, sometimes wonder what will inspire you to keep working and following your passions?

A Blank Canvas

February 1, 2016

Like a protective mother, I nurture and love a new painting, till it matures and can stand alone.

Real Success

December 9, 2015

Where does real success come from?

The Nuance of Titles

November 23, 2015

Choosing a title is often the last part of creating a work. Read what some of my loyal blog readers titled this work and why.

Sea Change, Oil on Board, 40x40cm, Framed $700

The Thrill of Risking Change

November 9, 2015

Changing working methods can be uncomfortable, but mostly it's exciting and challenging!

Daring to Dance

November 2, 2015

What happens to us when we throw prudence to the wind and dance?

Born Lucky

October 19, 2015

I’m lucky to live in this lucky country, but more lucky than some… to the mainstream I’m an invisible immigrant.

Painting, Sensuality & Intimacy

October 12, 2015

Painting is essentially a sensual experience. Like intimacy, creativity requires passion, focus, sustained effort and tenderness.

Freewheeling to Joy

September 28, 2015

What do we gain when we give up our preconceived plans and goals, to freewheel into being present and curious?

Dec 19, 2023

A Nature Reboot for Head and Heart

As I reconnect with my values and sense of purpose I am reminded that I am and have enough and that I can rest. Anxious striving ceases…

Dec 1, 2023

Exhibition Opens Tomorrow - Realms and Ranges

If you’ve ever wondered what plein air or all prima painting technique is, have a look at this video and come along on the weekend to my new exhibition

Nov 28, 2023

Realms and Ranges Exhibition Opening this Saturday

Realms and Ranges Exhibition is on this weekend, 2-3 December in the lower Blue Mountains. Come along to meet Corinne, see her new work and studio.

Nov 17, 2023

What My Dogs Teach Me About Being and Painting

As I watched my puppies scampering in multiple directions, chasing scents and delights invisible to my human eyes, it occurred to me that I could learn a lot from them about being present and even painting.

Nov 1, 2023

Become my Patron as I go 'Into the Desert'

Become my patron as I travel to the Red Centre to make a series of plein-air paintings that invite Australian audiences to reconsider the desert’s mystical, sacred and environmental importance.

Oct 20, 2023

Realms and Ranges... New Paintings from the Capertee Valley

Following an intensive plein air painting trip, I’m excited to invite you to come and see the paintings I made.

Sep 18, 2023

Forthcoming Workshops and Plein Air Painting

Experience the joy of painting or plein air sketching with me, in Blaxland in the Blue Mountains or Capertee Valley.

On Painting, Creativity, Workshops and Life as an Artist