Di is an artist who thrives on variety and creative challenges involved in painting
different subjects. Her understanding of colour and form, and how these are
influenced by the effect of light is truly impressive
Her ability to capture light and movement show in her paintings, from Cattlemer
of the High Country, landscapes, seascapes, portraits and beautiful figurative
works. This versatility allows her to paint any subject fluently.
She has painted many celebrities including :- Hugh Jackman, Tommy Emmanuel
James Morrison, Rhonda Burchmore, Julie Anthony, Graeham Goble, Bruce

Rowland, Marina Prior and Peter Brocklehurst for a Charity Auction in 2005,
and Geoffrey Rush and Olivier Newton-John for "Chairs for Charity"
Di has exhibited in London, Paris and New York and had many solo and group

exhibitions. She has judged many art shows & conducted workshops &
demonstrations.
Among her many awards she has won :-
2019 Victor Harbor GOLD Aq Award RNI
2012 Victor Harbor PLATINUM AWARD
2011 MORTIMORE NATIONAL ART PRIZE
2011 Sir Arthur Streeton Award, Sherbrooke
2008 Australian Art Excellence Award
2003 BEST Australian Landscape to $3,000 Camberwell Rotary
Three times winner-ST. Kevins Art Show
Featured in International Pastel Artist & International Artist. Australian Artist.
Selected for publication in Troy Dann's "Outback Australia" 2000
Di is a past Councillor, editor and Signatory Fellow of the Australian Guild of
Realist Artists, Portrait Artists Australia and the American Portrait Society.