Author Archives: Lynn

Unknown's avatar

About Lynn

Lynn is a visual artist and writer with over 40 years experience. She has a Master in Creative Arts degree from James Cook University.

The Power of Emotion

Humans like to think they operate mainly using reason but the truth is we don’t give anywhere near enough recognition to the primitive brain and its effects on our emotions. It’s a rare story that succeeds even though the characters … Continue reading

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lost Loved Ones

Suicides are such tragic affairs. The event causes a ripple that passes over many people. What are the parents thinking? Do they feel guilt; a belief that they could have helped somehow? Did they even know that their son, or … Continue reading

Posted in Journal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Swift Stream

It’s strange to hear on the news that Robert Hughes is dead. He has been making outrageous statements all my artistic life. The greater the number of people that die, who have impinged on my life, the faster life’s stream … Continue reading

Posted in Journal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Fantasy Writing as a Reflection on Character

Fantasy At its best, fantasy is a reflection on character. It is a vehicle for fundamental truths. It is an excellent tool for the author who seeks understanding of self and of society. It portrays humanity’s bigotry, racism, fanaticism, blindness, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fighting the Spell Checker

Yet again, the spell checker is fighting me with my attempt at discourse. In my desire to communicate, I am trying to use several big words that it knows I am unable to spell correctly. I know people whose lips … Continue reading

Posted in Journal | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Living in the Tropic 1

I don’t think those who live in countries such as England, Ireland, or Wales, understand the verdancy, vibrancy, or glamour of the greens, with which nature blesses us. When it hasn’t rained for three months and the landscape has turned … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Photography is simply a tool.

This gallery contains 4 photos.

In November 2012, thousands flocked to far north Queensland from all over the world to view the full eclipse. In Townsville, we knew there’d only be a partial eclipse, but still some of us thought this event important enough to … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Artists Market

I attended the Townsville Artists Market, Riverway on Sunday. With 65 stalls, it was a major event. Pinnacles Gallery staff and Townsville City Council are to be congratulated for providing this great opportunity for local artists. I also enjoyed the … Continue reading

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Survey This!

We attended the opening of David Rowe’s Survey This! at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on Friday night. He hasn’t let us down with this recent showing of his inimitably confronting work.

Posted in Visual Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Chatter

Breathe in deep, breathe in peace, breathe in silence as it were a sweet perfume born on the breeze. Continue reading

Posted in Journal | 1 Comment