On April the 26th 2024 I began a 12month residency at Dunmoochin in Cottles Bridge, the creation and home of renowned Australian painter Clifton Pugh. The Foundation is run by a number of board members including Clifton Pugh’s son Shane and grandson Lucas Pugh. It is made up of a number of residential dwellings and studios, and is set in the bush. I am in the character filled, historic Cottage, and have a studio to paint in. it feels nurturingly familiar with such a daily life connection to nature and the elements.
It was as though the stars aligned 4 weeks ago, and suddenly here I am living in Dunmoochin amongst other artists and writers, already inspired to get some extended painting time in the studio. More updates with pictures of this peaceful and nature embude place to come.
April view looking across to Cottles Bridge from Panton Hill