Studio Journal

Painting What I Feel, Not Just What I See

Painting What I Feel, Not Just What I See

When I paint a landscape, I’m not interested in recording a place exactly as it appears. I’m drawn to atmosphere - the light, the mood, and the emotional imprint a...

Painting What I Feel, Not Just What I See

When I paint a landscape, I’m not interested in recording a place exactly as it appears. I’m drawn to atmosphere - the light, the mood, and the emotional imprint a...

Stack of original paintings in dappled light

Painting by the Light I Have

Motherhood definitely hit the brakes on my process, and I’ll admit, it was frustrating in the early days. But over time, this slowing has become a source of depth. Every...

Painting by the Light I Have

Motherhood definitely hit the brakes on my process, and I’ll admit, it was frustrating in the early days. But over time, this slowing has become a source of depth. Every...

Hand painted Christmas ceramic baubles by Australian artist Terri Madden

Dear Diary: fear and failure in new ideas

A November Studio Diary Entry on Hand-Painted Christmas Decorations, Courage, and Creative Chaos

Dear Diary: fear and failure in new ideas

A November Studio Diary Entry on Hand-Painted Christmas Decorations, Courage, and Creative Chaos

I’ve been thinking a lot about layers...

I’ve been thinking a lot about layers...

Homes (like families) are built one layer at a time. Not all at once. Not perfectly. But honestly. Tenderly. Over time.

I’ve been thinking a lot about layers...

Homes (like families) are built one layer at a time. Not all at once. Not perfectly. But honestly. Tenderly. Over time.

Commission Your Own Painting: A Guide to Custom Artworks

Commission Your Own Painting: A Guide to Custom...

Thinking about commissioning a painting but not sure where to start? Here’s how the process works - from choosing your colours to securing your spot in my commission calendar.

Commission Your Own Painting: A Guide to Custom...

Thinking about commissioning a painting but not sure where to start? Here’s how the process works - from choosing your colours to securing your spot in my commission calendar.

Personal - A birthday reflection

Personal - A birthday reflection

I'm turning 39, and this birthday feels different.

Personal - A birthday reflection

I'm turning 39, and this birthday feels different.