I’m a member of the Society
How everything begun
Since childhood I have always been fascinated by historical buildings. My playground was the world longest castle in Burghausen on the Austrian border in Bavaria, Germany.
And by the age of twelve, a castle in Schwaben actually became my home. Much restoration of our new home was required and at that age it became my mother and my responsibility to repaint in- and exterior of the castle with it's 60 rooms and courtyard!
“My upbringing equipped me with a diverse range of craftsmanship skills and the love to transform dull spaces into beautiful uplifting areas of living.”
This became the first of many painting restoration projects for my family and me, as we ventured in the real estate business for the next ten years. The painting style back in time was somehow different, I worked for the most part with lime paint that we tinted in diverse colours and we used only very big brushes (no rollers...).
“So began my dream: one day I will restore magnificent heritage buildings to their former glory.”
Many years were to pass before this dream was to become a reality.
I married, had children, travelled and worked in Guatemala, moved to a new country and got a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanitarian and Community Studies.
In 2010 I started again painting and acquired many new contemporary painting skills since. And finally I was able to bring it all together. I undertook the following courses and trainings.
Master Course in Gold Gilding, at the Art Gilding Pty.Ltd. in Sydney and ever since I have the pleasure to work for Art Gilding Pty.Ltd. on many of their bigger projects.
Colour Power Workshop with Coloraction International in Sydney in order to dive deeper into the psychological influence of colours on our wellbeing.
Stucco Application in Sydney. I have been very lucky to work for Hermosa Painting Finishes who taught me the art of stucco application.
Microcement workshop with Abel & Glen in Sydney.
Advanced Venetian Plaster Course with Spirito Libero in Melbourne.
Advanced Stucco & Venetian Plaster Course with Calce Company in Wollongong.
Special Wall Art Plaster Course with DM Applications in Wollongong
Bathroom Course with Calce Company, Wollongong
Marbling Advanced Technique with Spirito Libro, Melbourne
Verre Églomisé online Masterclass with Marybeth Ting, Toronto Canada
Glass Gilding online Class with David A. Smith, England
"Please have a look at the Gallery to see some of my previous work that which I believe will lead me and my associated professionals to many other exciting little and big projects."