A glimpse at past creations, finished and in progress. They have all had a part to play, in getting me to where I am now. The good, the frustrating and the embarrassing. I am grateful to them all. They can sit here together and have a chat in their retirement. Nodding along in encouragement. Smiling. They know.

A pencil sketch of a woman in profile with detailed hair styled in a braided updo, wearing an earring and a necklace with circular beads, and a dress with a patterned design.
A watercolor botanical garden illustration with various plants and flowers, including purple flowers on the left, green leaves in the center, and red-orange flowers on the right, enclosed within a wooden frame.
Black and white linocut titled 'Valley' depicting tall flowers with thin stems and round blooms, set against a mountainous landscape with stylized clouds or mist.
A line drawing of a woman sitting on a chair, reading a book, with small birds on her head, shoulders, and a bird perched on her head, all illustrated in a simple outline style.
A colorful painting with two figures, one with pink hair and the other with blonde hair, standing, and the words "I will fly" written above.
A collage of abstract art featuring a black and white wheel and cut-out paper figures of people holding hands, with colorful painted backgrounds and textured patterns.
Color wheel with painted swatches and cutouts of black-and-white patterned paper, along with various fabric and paper scraps in different colors and textures.
A colorful abstract painting depicting a woman with long grey hair overlooking a man with grey hair in a c with eyes closed, holding an umbrella. The background has soft pastel colors with trees and sky, and a child with glasses sitting at the table.
Abstract artwork featuring orange lines and black hand-drawn hearts on a textured background
A drawing of two women on textured paper, one with long braided hair, drawn with ink and colored with soft tones.
A yellow leaf skeleton print on a white textured background.
A collection of various fern leaves laid out on a white surface, with a transparent sheet displaying grayscale fern leaf patterns placed over some of the leaves.
A drawing of multiple daisies with slender stems on a textured, aged paper background.
Hand-drawn architectural illustration of a modern house with garden elements, brick and wooden features, and greenery surrounding the structure.
A wooden room divider with fabric artwork hanging on it, set up inside a room with large windows covered by white curtains, a bookshelf with framed photos, and a patterned area rug.
Collection of paper sample sheets with nature-themed prints and drawings, including botanical illustrations of plants and flowers in various shades of green, white, and dark backgrounds.
Artwork of two women, in a natural setting with large leaves in the background.
Colorful, hand-drawn illustration of a woven basket filled with various colored socks.
A hand-drawn illustration of a tea set, including a teapot and two teacups, on a tray with some shadowing and outlined in thin black lines, with soft brown coloring for the teapot and cups.
A pencil sketch of a woman's face with curly hair and expressive eyes.
Silhouette of a fern leaf with detailed fronds on a black background.
Black and white illustration of a bicycle inside a room with a window, books, bottles, and a helmet hanging on the wall.
Hand-drawn sketch of a single-story house with a brown shingle roof, brick chimney, front porch, surrounded by bushes, trees, and a curved driveway.
Painting of a man with closed eyes, a beard, and wearing a jacket against a dark background with blue water drops.
Close-up of a hand with an extended index finger reaching out toward a small figurine with a backpack, set against a dark background with leaves.
A pencil sketch of a person wearing glasses, sitting with hands in lap, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, on a torn piece of paper placed on a wooden surface.
Top-down view of a swimming pool with four people, including two children swimming, a towel on the edge, and two people standing on the poolside, casting shadows.
Top-down view of a person sitting on a bench, wearing a red shirt, black pants, and a bright blue hat, with their shadow cast on the ground.
A mural of a woman in a green swimsuit and purple hat sitting on a dock, with her feet in the water.
Illustration of a single-story house with a brick facade, front yard with a wide walkway, and a large tree on the right. A dog is lying down on the lawn on the right side. The house has a small porch and fenced yard, with the street labeled 'Elliott
Abstract painting with overlapping circles and ovals in warm colors like brown, orange, beige, and hints of blue and white, with vertical dark lines dividing the composition.
A childlike drawing of a girl holding the hand of a woman, with women in the background.
A painting of a person on a dock leaning over to touch the nose of a large whale near the water's surface, with the whale's massive tail visible below.
Sketch of three women sitting on stools, viewed from different angles, wearing casual clothing and shoes.
Line drawing of several flowers and leaves with some shaded areas.
A watercolor painting of various green and yellow plant leaves with brown stems against a background of blue, gray, black, and green areas.
Abstract artwork featuring colorful stylized trees with outlined leaves and flowing lines, using warm and earthy tones.
A watercolor illustration of a house with brick and stone walls, surrounded by trees, overlooking a body of water with hills in the background. There are two dogs playing on a pathway near a fence.
A paper craft scene showing a blue house with two windows, a white figure with a red scarf on the left, a person visible through the window, and a background decorated with green pine tree branches and a large gold star.
Black and white abstract illustration of flowers with round petals and stems, surrounded by curved lines and patterns.
A minimalist line drawing of two people holding hands. One person holds a chocolate bar, and the scene is titled 'The finer things'.
A shadow of a house on fabric.
Painting of a small house with a wooden porch, surrounded by grass, a large tree, and a fence, with a scenic beach and ocean in the background.
Line drawing of chopsticks resting on a decorative plate with leaves, set on a wooden surface.
Two red fish illustrations facing each other on a white background, surrounded by a black pattern resembling waves or scales.
A framed artwork depicting a round black plate filled with sliced s, with a background of white and green leaves on a red backdrop, also including a small black dish with green food and a partially visible black and white patterned bowl or container.
A painting of several stylized birds with black and white bodies and red eyes, some with beaks open or touching each other, on a gray background.
A watercolor illustration of a house with a deck next to a creek, surrounded by trees, with mountains in the background and a dog on the grass.
Abstract painting of a house with a white roof, set against a dark sky with orange and yellow hues, and a large white sun or moon.
Photograph of pressed leaves with visible veins, arranged on a light background.
A nude woman with red hair lying on a green surface, with one arm raised above her head and one leg bent.
Painting of a potted pink and white orchid plant on a blue table next to a small decorative vase.
A painting of a coastal landscape with a house, trees, a fence, a path, and the ocean in the background.
A simple black and white drawing of a person fishing from a dock with a fishing pole. A snail is sitting on the person's head, and the fishing line has a fish hanging from the hook. The person is sitting cross-legged, with water beneath and a dock in
Black and white abstract drawing of a figure with a small head, abstract facial features, large wide legs, and simple arms, standing against a textured dark background.
A framed illustration of a person reading a book, seated on a chair in a room with a large window showing a forest scene with birds, and a vase of white flowers on a wooden surface next to the frame.
An abstract painting with colorful circular shapes, lines, and house-like structures, featuring a large oval central shape with radiating patterns around it.
Close-up of a fabric lampshade with light shining through it, revealing the weave pattern and black seam lines.
A drawing of a small house with white wooden siding and a brick foundation, featuring a window with multiple panes, under a blue sky.
Sketch of a house with detailed front and side views, some parts colored, surrounded by other objects, and art supplies on the table.
A watercolor painting of a seaside scene with a hot air balloon, fish in the water, and a couple walking near a restaurant that has a sign saying 'EAT ME'.
A painting of a woman and man sitting at a dining table, sharing a meal and laughing, with a view of a balcony and trees outside in the background.
The image shows a craft project on a wooden table, consisting of various pressed leaves and botanical specimens arranged on a glass or acrylic sheet with a wooden frame. Surrounding the project are craft supplies including scissors, glue, paper, and
A table covered with torn and cut pieces of artwork, mostly in blue and green hues, some organized on a wooden frame and others scattered on the table and floor. Various art supplies are also visible in the background.
A pencil sketch of two women, one with wings, reaching out to each other inside a house with a ladder.
A scrapbook page with a small beige heart and a black and red swallow illustration, labeled "daisy chains."
A wooden upright piano with a painting on top, decorated with various small objects. To the right, a tall plant in a white pot, with wall decor including a circular mirror, a candelabra, and large decorative flowers made of woven material on the wall
A collection of illustrated cards laid out on a patterned carpet, each showing a different figure or scene, with some images including people, animals, and various settings.
Collection of illustrated cards with handwritten text, depicting whimsical scenes with characters, animals, and nature in sepia tones.
A drawing of a person on a boat with sails. The person's spine resembles a ship's mast.
A drawing of a person with a halo-like circle around their head, surrounded by stars, with a handwritten note below that says "Your head is like the moon in the night sky."
A simple drawing of a person sitting cross-legged on a cloud in the sky, surrounded by other clouds and a few clouds on the horizon, with a quote at the bottom asking, "Does your body feel light like a cloud?"
A drawing of a person submerged in water with their hair rising like seaweed, surrounded by fish and flowing water lines. Handwritten text reads: 'Does your body feel soft like water? See your body in the deep ocean. Hair rising up like seaweed. Let
Drawing of a person looking at a sunset over the water with rays radiating from the sun, accompanied by the handwritten quote 'Let your heart have a better good view.'
A simple line drawing of a person standing on a large semi-circular rock in a forest with tall, leafless trees and a sun high in the sky. The person holds a stick, and dotted lines swirl around them, indicating movement or energy. The ground has a te
Concrete stairs with a diamond-shaped patterned shadow cast on them, indicating sunlight from the side.
Concrete stairs with shadows cast by a zigzag-patterned railing or fence.
Close-up of a beige curtain with small geometric cutouts in the shape of rectangles and semi-arches.
An artist's workspace with watercolor supplies, a sketch of a house on paper, a color palette, water glasses, a magnifying glass, and a laptop on a wooden table.
Colorful painting of a green hillside with a beach and ocean in the background, a vase with orange flowers and greenery on a white surface, and two small birds in the foreground.
Painting of a child fishing on a beach with blue ocean waves in the background and green grass in the foreground.
Partial drawing of flowers on paper with some flowers carved in white relief and others sketched with pencil.
Black and white sketch of a bicycle on a table with a window and plants in the background.
Linocut of a family holding hands outdoors, with trees and a house in the background, on a green background with carving tools and shavings in front.
Shadow of a spiral-shaped metal structure cast on snow.
Shadow of a metal rack cast on snow.
Shadow of a black metal fence creating wavy striped shadow patterns on snow
Painting of a person in a waterproof suit with a helmet standing with arms crossed, reflected in water.
A small art gallery with four paintings on white walls, a black cushioned bench, and a white table displaying black sculptures.
A pencil sketch of two people sitting indoors. One person is playing an acoustic guitar and reading music from a stand, while the other person is sitting on a chair, listening attentively.
An elderly woman and man sitting at a dining table, sharing a meal and smiling at each other, with a view of a balcony and trees outside.
A black and white sketch of a woman lying on a bed with a pillow, looking at the viewer, with one arm resting on her side and one leg bent.
Close-up of a fabric lampshade with lace and embroidered details, illuminated from inside.
Four pieces of paper with an etching of grass or hair in reddish-brown ink, arranged in a 2x2 grid, on a wooden surface.
Six cartoon-style illustrations of different creatures, each in a small square frame, arranged in two columns and three rows. The creatures include a bug, a fish, a snail, an octopus, a cat, and a mushroom, with initials and age markers in the botto
Close-up view of green leaves with a textured pattern, seen from underneath, with sunlight filtering through.
Artwork of a guitar with branches and leaves growing from it, with the words "MOTHER PLUCKERS" incorporated into the design.
A blackboard with handwritten text about the Mother Pluckers, surrounded by white outlines of various footprints.
Illustration of ghost figures in decorative picture frames with names underneath, including Jenny & Jen, Anat, Patricia, Lee, Louise, Elaine, Rhonda, Jack, Jill, Lilian, and Aoife & Marie, against a black background.
A whimsical drawing of a creature with a peanut-shaped body, two dots for eyes, and bird-like feet, holding a dark blue guitar, standing among white outline flowers and leaves on a black background. A large orange and pink sun with rays reaches acros
A drawing of a character with a cardboard body, small eyes, and feet, facing a tower of colorful, hand-drawn oven illustrations connected by squiggly lines, with text that reads 'Jack faces the task ahead with grim determination.'
A drawing of a person listening to a concert in their living room, imagining a band of personified musical notes playing instruments, with a handwritten note about recalling a first concert and remembering someone named Monkey.
A drawing of a person with a guitar-shaped body and stick legs. The person has five speech bubbles saying "beg!", "sit", "stay", and "roll over!". There are four computer monitors, and a caption below reads "Jen always catches up at ukulele no matter
Drawing of a creature with a paper bag head and stick legs, sitting at a table with ripped paper pieces, glue, and scissors, with a guitar on the floor nearby. The text reads: 'A certain Mother Plucker doesn't know when to stop.'
Doodle-style drawing on a dark chalkboard background of a kitchen, with a stove, cabinet, and window on the left. A broom leans against the stove. In the center is a simple character with a ghost-like shape, two eyes, and stick-figure arms and feet.
A child reaching up to an old fashioned post box with a note reading 'M Young Dapto' attached to it.
Black and white photographs of bicycles hanging on a clothesline with small clothespins inside a room.
Abstract painting depicting various kitchen utensils such as pots, pans, and bottles in shades of white, red, black, and blue, with loose and expressive lines.
Wall with a blue clock, abstract painting, two black wall decorations, framed art, kitchen timer, bar clamp lamp, small hanging decoration, and various kitchen knives.
Sunlight casting intricate lace shadow patterns on a light-colored wooden table near a window with lace curtains. The window sill holds various decorative vases and containers, including a plant with dried flowers.
Close-up of a burning candle viewed through a black lace curtain, creating a pattern of light and shadow.
Table lamp with a lace-patterned fabric lampshade emitting warm light, placed on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a window screen with a fire burning behind it, showing flames and darkened areas of burnt material.
Close-up of a patchwork textile with various stitched fabric pieces, including embroidery and rough stitching.
A watercolor painting of a person in a green checkered dress standing under large green and red trees, with a red house with windows in the background.
A drawing of a man with wings flying over a landscape with houses and trees, wearing a red cape and yellow clothing.
A handwritten note on crumpled paper with a drawing of an apple and a small apple illustration at the bottom, laying on a wooden surface.
Handwritten story about a wizard, apples, and a curly design in the center on crumpled paper.
A collection of buttons of various sizes, colors, and shapes on a wooden surface. Some buttons are in a round container, and others are spread out on the table. There are also small metal fasteners, a zipper pull, and a few tags among the buttons.
A yellow butterfly perched on top of a small glass jar filled with buttons, on a dark surface with a plain wall background.
Close-up of printed banksia leaves.
A cluttered workspace with art supplies and paper, including a partially finished botanical painting of green leaves, scissors, paintbrushes, paints, and various cut-out papers and scraps.
Painting of a vintage white car with green accents and orange window panels.
Painting of a park with tall trees, winding pathways, a small circular section of gravestones, and two wooden structures, all rendered in a loose, impressionistic style.
Painting of a farm scene with large trees, a wooden barn, a fence, and grazing goats.