"How wonderful it is to be an artist and to have the ability to capture the beauty, drama, atmosphere and light in the subjects I love to paint. Boats and water can keep me mesmerized as I observe the wonderful reflections, play of light, temperature and time of day; often with sails open ready to catch the next breeze or at rest, and the activity of people and birds that give further energy and life to my paintings."

 

 

Initially boats were mans first form of transport and used to earn one's livelihood. Although this tradition still continues, in today's society the sailing boats popularity is in its use to explore our vast continents; or the challenge of a race; or simply to enjoy the pleasures that a days sailing can bring with family and friends. It is these moments that Regina aims to capture in her work. She strives to give all her work that special something; a masterful touch which makes each painting a memorable work of art and tells the viewer something about what it is she is painting.

 

In embracing boats, other elements come into play when Regina composes her paintings - the primary one being water. As the world faces a shortage of this precious resource, Regina draws our attention to its beauty, power and strength and often combines these elements to describe her intentions in her work. She aims to show a way of seeing that is thoughtful and imaginative, and to allow the viewer to feel her subject is accessible; where they can also enter.

 

Regina paints in the oil and soft pastel mediums and each medium brings with it, its unique characteristics. She credits the discipline instilled in her during her first few years in studying classical tonal realism as allowed her to progress to the quality paintings she produces today. In understanding the rigid rhythm of commands often associated with what appeared like laborious exercises, Regina feels it has given her the solid foundation from which to then experiment and 'break the rules'. Her pastels and oils show a vigor and movement in brush strokes and application that add to the drama and texture that she seeks. It is this perseverance in the two mediums that has allowed her to capture and master the effects that she strives for. 

 

Married with two adult children that have now left the family home, Regina is able to enjoy the freedom and solitude in her studio and her environment when painting outdoors.  This allows her to focus on her vision and direction and brings with it new struggles, inspiration and growth as an artist.  Although Regina still conducts a few workshops within her home state of Victoria and interstate, her primary focus is that of being a painter and as such, through her explorations to grow as an artist.