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Well,  here is the first painting l have done in my new studio. This represents my school and church where l first started school. This church l love,  but the black door represents the dark secrets that went on behind closed doors in the catholic church.


This next painting represents my love of the Murry River. Have started my 3rd so stay tuned. Cheers Blogger

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