Blue Jeans & Rubber Boots

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I have always enjoyed writing. As a kid in high school, I would get quite excited when we were given a writing assignment, and I would get it done well before the deadline. I know it's weird. In those days, we put pen to paper for the draft and used a typewriter for the final version. There was no AI to correct the spelling, only white correction tape. I still enjoy hand handwriting when I can.

In my blogs, I will write about topics I am passionate about: art, painting, mini Aussies, gardening, baking, travelling, and living a happy and creative life. Enjoy.

2025-01-31

My art students often ask me, "Where do you get your inspiration?" I usually respond with a list of various sources—my surroundings, walks on the beach, my garden, travel, and more—essentially, everything I encounter each day.

For instance, when I take my dog for a walk and notice the peeling paint on a neighbour’s fence, which shows years of wear and different layers of colour, that...