Open Studio, Castlemaine State Festival 2015
Posted: June 29th, 2015 by Liadaan.
CASTLEMAINE FESTIVAL March 2015 Open Studio
These are some of the paintings and sculptures from the Castlemaine State Festival open studio exhibition March 2015. Many paintings and a few sculptures found new homes. Some are still waiting for homes. More are being added to the collection.
Portrait of Tom McCathie, Australian actor
Posted: June 27th, 2015 by Liadaan.
TOM – oil on canvas – Private collection. This portrait is of Tom McCathie, talented Australian actor who appeared in the movie ‘Romulus my Father’ and many others. This reproduction of the oil painting on canvas was published in WWAB Important World Artists Vol. 1 California U.S. Tom is also a very patient model and sat totally still whilst he studied his lines for a Shakespearian play.
CARROUSEL DU PARIS, Paris, France – July ’15
Posted: June 26th, 2015 by Liadaan.
So very excited to have my work exhibited at the Carrousel Du Paris. A few lump in throat moments when my courier let me down. Thank you again Francesco and Salvatore Russo for your support.
Above: TESS – Oil – published in ‘Paris 015 La tea Arte in vendetta – EFFETTO ARTE, Italy
Below: BREAKFAST FOR TWO – Oil – published in EFETTO ARTE, Italy
BREAKFAST FOR TWO – Oil on Canvas – Exhibited at the Carrousel Du Louve, Paris, 2015. Thank you Francesco and Salvatore Russo and EFFETTO ARTE for this wonderful opportunity.
ROMA Imperial International Prize, Rome, Italy – June ’15
Posted: June 26th, 2015 by Liadaan.
MOTHER AND CHILD – Oil on canvas, appearing here in the EFFETTO ARTE Publication, ItalyMay/June 2015 . Thank you Salvatore and Francisco Russo. This is my friend Siddhi’s beautiful daughter Hannah and her baby girl Sasha. I painted her once before whilst she was with child [Sasha] with her little girl Rhiannon. This painting was exhibited in the “Circles of Women” exhibition in 2011. 
LOOKING BACK Florence Biennale, Italy 2013
Posted: June 26th, 2015 by Liadaan.
I am so enjoying exhibiting and being a part of the European art scene. This is where it all started at the Florence Biennale 2013. Above is the photo of my painting in the Florence Biennale publication.
And this is one of the photos that appeared in Tuscany’s newspaper LA NAZIONE December 2013. We had such a wonderful time with Liberty the fibreglass pig. Just love Italy and the Italian people. And thank you so much Kurt for your support and company.
HOME AGAIN [For now] 17/06/15
Posted: June 17th, 2015 by Liadaan.
I’m back home working in my studio. Winter is always a nice time to work in the studio. I have many sketches and lot’s of inspiration to work with. Also a good time to let go of things and move on. I decided to let these two unfinished terracotta heads go back to the earth in the rain! Yes, actual rain in Maldon.
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BACK TO THE EARTH – Terracotta – I decided not to finish these two heads so they are going back to the earth in the garden. They are going the way of all things.
18th July ’15 – One of the heads has completely disintegrated now. We have had more rain and the coldest winter for years.
TRIP TO AMERICA – April/May 2015
Posted: June 7th, 2015 by Liadaan.
PLAZA BLANCA – NEW MEXICO U.S. 2015 Gouache sketch on hand made paper
I have recently returned from America where I did an intensive ceramic sculpture workshop with Debra Fritts. I learnt a lot and I am now home in my studio trying to remember it all and put it into practice. I met some amazing people. New Mexico is wonderful. Abiquiu and Santa Fe will always remain in my heart along with my new friends. I also visited New York and did an 8 hour tour. Here is a photo of the Plaza Blanca [The White Place] as Georgia O’Keeffe called it. I visited the artists home which was most interesting. 
Magic Crepuscule – oil on canvas – SANDRO BOTTICELLI PRIZE, FLORENCE ITALY – March 2015
Posted: April 6th, 2015 by Liadaan.
Posted: April 5th, 2015 by Liadaan.
On the 1st of March I was awarded the Botticelli Prize in Florence, Italy. 
Organised by Francesco Saveiro Russo and Salvatore Russo. I am honoured to have received this award. It was a wonderful evening and an equally wonderful trip. I did lots of sketches of the Arno River again plus more of the Italian country side which is very beautiful. The day tour of Tuscany was memorable and amazing. And thank you so much to the very special person who made my trip to Florence to pick up this prize a reality. You know who you are. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
News post 1
Posted: March 31st, 2015 by Liadaan.
A recent photo at the start of a day painting plein air in North Central Victoria.
Well, here we are! This is my new web site which has just gone live today 31st March, 2015. I am looking forward to sharing news and photographs of my latest paintings and sculptures along with other exciting art events with you all. For me life is art and art is life….And may it be a wonderful, exciting adventure for each and every one of us! It will take a while to load much of my work as I am a prolific artist. And there are still a few teething problems understandably. But feeling confident it will all work out!
This is a photo of one of the most special nights of my life in Firenze, Italy, being awarded the Botticelli Prize at the beginning of this month, March 1st 2015. And thank you to a very special person for making this dream trip a reality for me.
