About Studio Yellow

Last week I was interviewed, over the phone, by @lifelineaustralia because they want to share my story as part of their Spring marketing campaign in September. Afterwards I had to send them some pictures that will be published alongside the article they write! They requested images of my husband and I, when we first met, family photos of the 4 of us with our 2 children, and pictures that show the hobbies I have now… my love of art and dancing! It’s still not easy to look at photos of my old life!! 🥲 I included this pic…a canvas I painted in 2016, that hangs in my office. I look at it everyday…it includes the quote “ Always continue to grow. It is possible to achieve what you wish, if you take the time to learn who you are,and willing to be who you were meant to be.” 🌼. My life was devastated by the loss of my husband in 2009. Since that day I’ve taken baby steps forward, basically trying to learn how to adult on my own (we met just after I graduated from high school). As the years go by I continue to seek out information about mental health, suicide and how to take care of my own wellbeing. I’ve also learned, from scratch, how to create and manage a business, after almost thirty years as a wage earner…I know I’m a #lifelonglearner 📝 My wish????… to live long, be a ‘good’ mum/grandma, help others enjoy life, and never lose my own sense of wonder and joy. What’s your wish… and are you taking baby steps towards achieving your desires? #dreambig #prosper #growthmindset #findingmeaning #sharingiscaring❤️ #treepainting #suicideprevention #lifeline💕

How do feel about Mondays?? Energetic or lethargic? Do you dread facing the workload of the week ahead?? Take a deep breath the say…” I release the tension in my body and relax”. Then make a commitment to doing something (even if only for 10 minutes) that will take your mind off your worries and responsibilities, to give you a moment to recharge your batteries. If you’re hesitant to use art as a relaxation tool, but you like the idea of it, we need to talk!!! Contact me to arrange a time to chat 📞 I’m available to discuss the many options available to ANYONE, even those who can’t even draw a stick figure 😂😂👍🏻#colouringin #drawingandsketching #observingnature #painting🎨 #artisgoodforyou #artisgoodforthesoul #mentalhealthmatters

It’s Mother’s Day today and I’m feeling so grateful!!! I have my wonderful mum, and two gorgeous adult children who make me very proud! I am also a #dogmummy and today happens to be Billy’s birthday! He’s 7 years old today and without doubt, the best pet I’ve ever owned #cavoodlelove 💛 He has some new toys to enjoy when he wakes up!! 🍍🍍🍍I know that today can be joyous for some and difficult for others, so I’d like to invite everyone to focus on gratitude…whatever your personal circumstances, you can at least be grateful for being born. It is a miracle in itself! ✨✨💫 (If you want to wish Billy a happy birthday, please leave a comment and I promise to pass them on to him.) 👍🏻🐾

I have the answer to your prayers!! If you want to surprise some special this Mother’s Day, with a gift that will potentially bring them joy for the rest of their lives, you’re just a few clicks away from purchasing a Gift Voucher for a creative experience with me at #studioyellow 🎉🌼🍍Jump onto my website and go to the ‘classes’ page for an instant delivery to your inbox. #soeasy #lastminutegifts #makeherday #giftvouchers #motherdaughtertime #mothersontime #giftsforgrandma

Portraits are fun!!! These are some hypothetical faces from a recent #artmentoringprogram session where the focus was on the art element ’TONE’. The first 3 are student works… all new to drawing faces. The last pic, with the black eyes, is the demo drawing I did during the class #lookingcranky 😂. If you’re interested in portraits… I have a Saturday afternoon workshop coming up on May 18. Limited places are still available. Book now via my website for a colour-filled, 3 hour session that will also expand your ability to work with mixed-media. #faceseverywhere #portraitdrawing #artisfun #mixedmedia