by rochelleartist | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is part 3 of a three-blog series taking you through my processes of creating my monumental sized tree drawings. The trees are found along the Clarence River in the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl First Nations Country, within the Clarence Valley Council border...
by rochelleartist | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is the second of three blogs that takes you on a river journey, much like I do through my drawing processes which encompass the feelings, connections, and experiences with the River and Trees that I love. This blog is about the creative processes to make these...
by rochelleartist | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Embarking on the Journey Many people have asked me where I source my ideas from and what inspires me as an artist. This is one of three blogs that will take you on a river journey, much like I do through my drawings, feelings, connections, and experiences with the...
by rochelleartist | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
I skim low across the river’s surface and come upon a remnant stand of grand old trees. They are twisted and gnarled, shaped by powerful surges of the river in flood. I edge closer, manoeuvring around splayed, overhanging limbs to feel their living presence. I sit...
by rochelleartist | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
ON THE ROAD AGAIN Travel is being inspired, seeing different landscapes, and having new experiences. As an artist, travel experiences are a fun way to create new ideas for the studio. When my youngest son, Chris gifted me his kitted-out van for three weeks, it made...
by rochelleartist | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Image © Ladies Renovating Collective Congratulations, you’ve finished renovating! You’ve made it through the whirlwind of joys and struggles and finally, everything looks stylish including your lovely painted walls. Now what? With all that blank space, I believe...
