Black and White at Aspire Gallery, Paddington Brisbane

There's something very appealing about the simplicity of black and white - the strong contrasts catch the eye. Working in ink with a fine pen is meditative. You can loose yourself in the repetition of the lines, building up delicate cross-hatching, gradually darkening the values.

Teacup with Cherries - ink on Zeta paper - Framed 230 mm x 230 mm 

These two ink drawings are part of the Exhibition Black and White currently on at Aspire Gallery, 53 Kennedy Terrace, Paddington until the 22nd July. There's a wide variety of work being shown - paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and a fabric installation as well.

Porcelain with Tomatoes - ink on Zeta paper - Framed 230 mm x 230 mm

My drawings hanging in the Gallery. 

The Good Hatt at Paddington Antique Centre

On Friday afternoon I met up with Lindy Hatt in Paddington. She and her friend Martha Good have opened The Good Hatt, a store within Paddington Antique Centre. 

 The Good Hatt at Paddington Antique Centre

Lindy says…”We love to stock "Items of Enchantment" in particular artwork, American Indian jewellery, porcelain, shells, fossils and beautiful objects.”


I am honoured to have some of my miniature paintings and ink drawings available in the shop. These are framed in special miniature frames, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition of miniature art. 

Two miniatures: Porcelain & Tomatoes and Artichokes

Through the Arch - Belgium  -watercolour size: 65mm x 75mm

Shadows Bokkidick Farm Cornwall - watercolour Framed Size: 120mm x 105mm

All the paintings and drawings being exhibited at The Good Hatt can be found on the Exhibitions page here on my blog.

You can connect with The Good Hatt on their Facebook Page and Instagram - thegoodhatt

Do yourself a favour and pay a visit - there will be plenty to tempt you.