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"Life for me right now is like a thick fog... This whole experience has been bitter sweet. It has not been easy but we have learnt some lifelong lessons we’ll never forget."
"There are layers to life at the moment; layers of grief, of hope, of heartache. Grief has certainly ebbed and flowed this year - cancer has taken two dearly loved people from me, but there’s also the shared heartache of watching all of the heartbreaking impacts that covid-19 has had on people around the world."
"I’ve always found painting somewhat of a cathartic release, as a naturally anxious person my studio has always been a space where I can go and not have to think about the restraints of time, or the stresses of everyday life, somewhere I can go and tap into an area of my brain that is not used for anything else."
"Life for me right now is full! Full of more painting than ever before & an exciting energy that comes from constantly creating. More time to paint & yet never enough. On the flip side, the pandemic has also torn holes in aspects of my life. With our entire family living interstate, border closures have kept me from loved ones at times when I have ached to be with them. "
"Lockdown forced me to slow down, catch my breath and re evaluate what was important and what I wanted my work/life balance to look like. I decided to close my small business and now I use that time much more effectively doing something that I love - painting. My creativity has blossomed and I cannot wait for my studio days where I really escape to my happy place."
"Life has become a very introspective time for me. I have spent time observing nature up close, taking photos, sketching, making collages and painting my observations."
"On a une chance inouie - (we have incredible luck) – to be in the position we are personally and working as much as we are."
"My little treetop studio is an airy, sun-shiney space - my happy sanctuary where all the world disappears. Here is where I can think, paint, play and most definitely escape"
"Being able to collaborate remotely on artworks with Andrew has been a real boost for me." (Tommy)
"During this pandemic we have seen both the positive and negative material affects our dependency on social media brings to our lives." (Andrew)
"I believe there is always a positive to every situation and although I am troubled by the current health crisis and really feel for those in more populated areas I also think it has been a good period of reflection for us on what’s important."
"Life for me right now has been a lot of staying in and trying to stay sane. Drawing, listening to music and painting helps express confinement moods and lightens up the physical space of my apartment."
"The simple things in life are often the best."
"My life of late has been an intense marriage of hectic and mellow as well as a significant learning phase with numerous curveballs thrown head on. Making time to create new work has given me purpose and drive."
"If we can’t be escaping somewhere, or sitting around a table with our friends and family, sharing a bottle and some good food, the next best thing must be painting and imagining it. I’m so grateful that I can connect with people from afar through my art."
Olympic gold medallist, TV presenter, Author, Commentator, Mother, Animal Lover & Colour Obsessed!
Monty is a fresh, fun, outspoken and individual voice on national radio, TV and on-line.
"This whole year, my saviour has been my art. In February, just before finishing my treatment for breast cancer, I quit my ‘day job’ to focus on my art. Having time to pour my focus into my creative output has turned into a rich and rewarding experience. Each morning I wake up grateful that this is my ‘work’."
"My Life is happy, chaotic, busy, challenging and rewarding. I have experienced pain and trauma in recent years but have allowed time to heal me. My daughters and parents, my partner, 3 sisters, family and friends are what I treasure most. "
"Life in 2020 has given me the opportunity to focus more time on painting and hopefully have a positive impact on people through my art. I hope my works make people happy."
"I feel lucky that during this crazy time I can continue to do what I love most while my kids play around me and paint with me. To have the ability to express my creativity keeps me grounded and feeling secure - it gives me a sense of normality in an otherwise abnormal world. "
"When you live far from family, that you only see once every few years, I think you live very differently. I’m rather independent, never leave things unsaid and try to cease the moment as much as I can. Life can be taken quickly, even without a pandemic!"
"My artwork has been a great source of comfort during this pandemic. Not only has it kept me sane and busy during lockdown but it has allowed me to embrace slower living and appreciate the importance of home and taking walks in my beautiful neighbourhood by the sea."
"Like nearly everyone, the early months of 2020 was a rude shock. Work dipped off straight away and I sat in a bit of fear on how to earn money. What it did lead to was me reassessing exactly what I wanted to do with my career and figuring out different paths for myself. I started a new business, I really explored my creative options and am now feeling more fulfilled in work more than ever. On a personal note, thanks to the new normal of video calls, I was connecting with my sister who lives overseas, chatting with her every week as opposed to brief catch ups every now and again. It’s been a tough year but there have been some amazing silver linings that have come from it!"
"Never has there been more of a time to appreciate the little moments that mean so much, including being able to express myself creatively. To overcome the fear and anxiety, the self doubt.. to push that all aside and live in the now"
"My life is happy and messy. With a husband working-from-home, two kids remote learning and a pet bunny, life is busy and chaotic but also fun and rewarding. For me, weaving is me time. My creative space. My break away from the daily humdrum. My self-care."
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