ABOUT THE ARTIST
My interest in art has existed for as long as I can recall but my introduction to porcelain painting came in the early 1990s. I have been an enthusiastic china painter since that time.
The opportunity to both live and travel in remote outback regions of northern Australia has influenced my work and given me a great appreciation of Australian flora and fauna. Many years spent as an enthusiastic scuba diver also provided me with a wonderful opportunity to experience and explore the marine environment off the West Australian coast. I enjoy incorporating local reef scenes and fish into my designs.
Exhibiting mainly in Western Australia, I have been the recipient of several trophies and awards from the Perth Royal Show, the Porcelain Artists of Western Australia and local agricultural shows. I am a past president and life member of the Porcelain Artists of WA (formerly the WA Guild of China Painters) and member of the Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Association (WA Region). I regularly participate in china painting events, teach at workshops and judge at local shows.
In 2014, together with Kaye MacLean, I co-authored and published the book 'Golden Reflections - A Celebration of 50 Years'. The book traces the origins of china painting in Western Australia and follows the WA Guild of China Painters from its inception in 1964 to 2014. The book was launched as part of the 2014 Golden Anniversary celebrations of the Guild - read more.
The Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Association will hold their national convention and exhibition in Busselton WA in October 2026 where I will be a guest demonstrator - read more...
RECENT EVENTS:
May 2026 - National Trust's Heritage Month Festival guest demonstrator at the Heritage Craft display at Peninsula Farm (National Trust site) Maylands WA - read more.
February 2026 - Guest demonstrator at the Porcelain Artists of WA meeting demonstrating 'Blue Leschenaultia'. Read More..
January 2026 - Shown below, platter 'On the Reef' currently displayed in the Innovations Gallery, Perth Museum - Boola Bardip.
May 2025 - The Porcelain Artists of WA's annual exhibition held at the Pines in Subiaco. read more..
October 2024 - APAT National Convention, Cronulla NSW.
Featured Artist presenting a mini-workshop - Black on White / White on Black. see more information.
August/September 2023 - Trinity School for Seniors. Teaching Porcelain Art Class, Term 3. For more information about the Trinity School for Seniors (Perth City) visit their website
www.perthunitingchurch.org.au/trinity-school-for-seniors.
'On the Reef' shaped platter hand painted by Anne Blake
Currently on display at the WA Museum - Boola Bardip
