When we moved to Australia 22 years ago I began my creative journey when I became interested in folk art. I joined a group and found I loved the structured format and the glowing colours. Here are some of the pieces I produced all that time ago. As you can see I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant glow of yellow….
Over the years I have tried many different styles. Here are a couple of examples of my looser, water colour paintings that I did recently.
When we moved into our house in 1998 every wall was painted beige. We very quickly changed that. Now the lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom and hall way are all in shades of yellow. Makes me feel happy just looking at them. And along the hallway we have created a mini art gallery of both Jack’s and my paintings. Quite a talking point.
I’m enjoying Jude’s new challenge. Already into the second month. Take a look at Jude’s rules for this challenge, very simple, and the colour choice will be changing each month.
Living in Paradise... 
Our bedroom is painted a pale yellow, with white and blue curtains and blue linen on the bed. It looks lovely and is always bright and cheery.
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Blue and yellow are a lovely combination so fresh looking
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We love it.
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I can see you in your happy yellow home, and how lovely to be able to use your own artwork, Pauline. A beautiful home to go with your beautiful garden 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo, I enjoy the creative process of both the garden and art, very satisfying.
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🤗💕
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Wonderful, Pauline!
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Thanks Sue
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😊😊
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I love your beach scene. My living room is decorated in soft yellow with accents of leaf green. Very peaceful!
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Lovely colour combo Margaret. I imagine you have lots of your art displayed too.
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Not as much as you might think. Your art exhibition looks great!
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Thanks
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Your art work is such a joy to view. I love the idea of your own exhibition. With all the art you two produce you can ring the changes often. I have decorated using various shades of yellow, but in the northern light you have to be careful with the tone as it can look sickly.
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It’s interesting to see how my styles have evolved over the years. I cringe when I look at some of my earlier pieces, but they do encourage me to keep trying new things.
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I think that can be said about photography or any creative pursuits. Although I was probably a much better knitter back in the day than I would be now.
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As the saying goes “ practice makes progress” maybe you don’t do so much knitting now Jude
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I don’t knit at all now, haven’t done for years! 😂 Once the children got big I gave up.
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Me too, same with dress making
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Pauline your home is looking lovely. I am glad you have been able to put your stamp on it with creations of your own. I live in a Seniors studio-housing commission. Apart from the bathroom all the walls are brick the same as the external walls. I have been putting up family photos and paintings of mine, gradually getting there.
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Our downstairs flat/rumpus was all red brick walls when we moved in. We had it rendered and, guess what…. we painted it yellow… 🤗
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Brilliant idea. The brick walls here are red/brown brick. I have permission to drill holes to hang pictures, they just putty them up when people leave. I believe some people have painted their walls but you do have to ask for permission which could be decided. 🙂
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Our bricks were red/brown too
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I sometimes think about getting a quote to get a feature wall in the main living area, at least it would brighten it up. I would then have to send a request with quotes from the tradesman to housing commission. Of course it would be at my expense which I accept. I am saving for a 5 day holiday to Cairns in June, so maybe after that 🙂.
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Made a big difference to our granny flat, brightened it up. Cairns will be good in june
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It will make it brighter and maybe look bigger. Cooler in Cairns in June. I plan to go up to Kuranda and maybe out to a reef.
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Have you been there before?
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Yes I have. I am using my concession vouchers on the Spirit of Queensland Train.
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What a good idea, I haven’t used them for a long time now
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I love that you and Jack have a gallery of your works. And that you have yellow walls 🙂
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Thanks Tish. Makes me feel happy too 🎨🤗
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I love a yellow and blue combination and of course your artwork always gets kudos from me. Yellow and blue remind me of Provence, where my s-i-l and b-i-l used to live. Good memories of markets, food, wine, lavender, and fun.
janet
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Travel does leave such good memories. I think we were lucky we could travel so freely back then and have photos and memories to look back on
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How wonderful that you and Jack have a gallery of your work.
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Like to change the display every now and again too
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Lovely work, Pauline! Good for you for immediately repainting those beige walls & having your own art gallery!
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Painting all the rooms was a big job back then Del, but 22 years later I am still so happy we changed to yellow.
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My ex really liked beige. As soon as we divorced I repainted the internal walls sunflower yellow and budgie green. Colour has always made me happy:) Your mini art gallery is just delightful and is both calming and fascinating at the same time. Love it!
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I agree, the colour you surround yourself with does make a big difference. Beige is rather “blah” 🙄
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You are a gifted artist and far too modest. I love it when you share your art and whatever medium you choose to undertake, you are good at them all. Hope you and Jack are doing well. Take care.
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Thanks Renee, always a bit hesitant to show case my art. But I love the creative activity, and love the challenge of different mediums
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As I say, you are modest, and I for one enjoy seeing your art each time you present it on your site. I’m sure many would be in agreement with me. Take care.
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Thanks Renee
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These are gorgeous! What kind of bird is that on the green one in the first picture? It’s so vibrant!
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Thank you. That is a pale headed rosella, they actually have the lovely yellow head and back but more of a blue breast, but I took a bit of artistic licence…🎨🤭
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It’s lovely!
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