As a child, I was always creating underwater sea animal artwork to share with everyone. I’ve decided to embrace the inner child within me. In 2013, a lovely friend of mine, Stan, commissioned me to paint a turtle for his home. By this time, Stan had already collected a few of my pieces, so I was more than happy to add to his collection of my artwork.

I began painting straight away, using happy memories and the same gorgeous blue, aqua and turquoise colours that I enjoy so much, with the end results being “Shelby” and “Bubbles”. I included oodles of thick texture, as well as joy and fun in their eyes for Stan, and let him choose whichever one he liked… he chose both!

I have since created many more turtles to share, including “Under the Sea” and “Happy Together”, which have since gone to print. These look fantastic in so many mediums – my favourites being on canvas, matted print and, particularly, Acrylic Glass. It’s always exciting for me when I have customers throughout the world send me photos of their turtle art in their homes – some even match the artwork with their furniture and decor in their beach houses; ocean and beach themes with whitewashed and pretty blue accented furniture, throws and comfy cushions!