I was lucky. I had a good variety of Dad. It’s Father’s Day this weekend in Oz. We are being encouraged to buy buy buy. Wearing our Covid-safe masks, we queue at acceptable distance out the door of the post … Continue reading
(at least for now) Wrap your arms around the heart 2. Plant your strong feet upon the earth 3. Sit down 4. Know that the moon is there behind you 5. Sing mournfully 6. If you can’t bring yourself to … Continue reading
the Nature of Nurture My Muse-in-Chief is my dear departed Dad, David Swain. He would have loved the ease of using a smartphone to photograph quirky
How lucky am I? My original muse was David Swain. He helped me find my niche. He helped me find my balance. He helped me find my footing. He helped me know home. My original muse, David Swain (1923 – 2010) would … Continue reading
Dad and me (and she) and creativity Do you have a muse? Many ongoing muses? Who or what inspires your creativity? My original muse was
Dad and me and creativity Do you have a muse? Many ongoing muses? Who or what inspires your creativity? My original muse was my Dad, David Swain. Dad made a life of writing, cartooning and mentoring other creative sparks. His … Continue reading
I was tired. I yearned to be in a quiet, dark place, but had to go into the city, to the dentist. Ergh. Trudge trudge drudge. I yearned and yawned. I dragged my feet along the pavement. Pound pound sludge. … Continue reading
Space Odditea. That’s what I called my 2013 exhibition at Beyond the Ordinary Teahouse. Surprise surprise – lots of teacups. Would you like to see the painting I called ‘Space Odditea’? It’s never before been seen by non-Sally eyes. If not now, … Continue reading
Art and Soul Space 