Nature has inspired Deirdre to paint her subjects closely, revealing the intricate detail and perfect forms that the eye sometimes misses. As science highlights the many threats to plant life, her interest has expanded to painting species of environmental importance and vulnerability, particularly the mangroves of Australia.
Biography
1960 Born Newcastle, Australia
1978 - 1979 University of Newcastle
1979 - 1985 Nursing, Royal Newcastle Hospital
1985 - 1987 Operating Theatre Nursing, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
1990 - 1994 Lived in Wales and England
1998 - Freelance botanical artist
2006 - Botanical art teacher (weekend workshops only) at Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery, Gymea
2006 - The Florilegium Society at the Botanic Gardens Sydney Honorary Secretary, then Public Officer since 2011
2007 - Curtin University. Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture)
2011 - Botanical art teacher (weekend workshops) at Art Gallery New South Wales, Sydney