It is that time of year! The local insect population decided to ‘help’ me with the first layer of this sketch and have enhanced this section it by adding themselves to the paint - see the black dots. Perhaps they thought it needed some wildlife 😂. My top tip is to wait for it to dry before dealing with them.

Back in the studio today following a week at Nationals with the Queensland and NSW juniors. I am delighted to share that I have been awarded a Highly Commended for my painting - A cup of tea and a chat, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night via Zoom on Friday. I am very grateful to Callinan Chambers for organising this art prize, and for being recognised for my endeavours. A huge congratulations to the winner for her beautiful drawing.

Last week was very busy, on Wednesday I had the great pleasure of a lovely afternoon out, delivering a limited edition reproduction of The Fig Tree to one of my lovely collectors, it was fabulous to meet her.
I followed this by a trip to @Redlandartgallery to see the #RedlandArtAwards2024 finalists and I must say it was a superbly presented exhibition! Here I am beside my painting, I got to see my friend @Sarahmufford `s gorgeous geometric abstract painting `Kashan`, the show is definitely worth a visit - it is open until the 28th of January.
I rounded off the afternoon with a lovely catch up over a cuppa with my friend @leighlynham.
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On Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending my graduation where I was awarded the degree of Master of Visual arts with Distinction - a busy but rewarding day! I am grateful to all the staff at QCAD Griffith University and the friends I have made particularly @stuartmeyerplath who I shared classes with and who put up with me for three and a half of the four years I was studying - thank you!
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Only one day until this collections becomes available to everyone in my online store! Look out for it at 4pm tomorrow! Wednesday 27th, www.juliecane.com.
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I hope you are having a great Monday. I am delighted to be back in the studio today, getting back to a little painting this morning after my exhibition and sitting in the gallery for the last couple of weeks. Back to some admin this afternoon!
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