The Tweed region is known as the ‘Valley of Contrasts’ It offers an assortment of visuals to those inspired by nature… from oceans to forests, to the mountains and the river. With such an array of views to paint, sketch, or write about, it is no wonder that a great many artistic folk call it home. It’s a crisp June afternoon as I take the delightful drive along the Tweed Valley Way on my way to interview Murwillumbah artist Barb Suttie. Cruising beside the Tweed, I notice the silver ripples of a high tide gently […]
By Yvonne Rose Here in the northern rivers I have met so many creative people. A good percentage of these are would-be authors like myself, who spend large tracks of time beavering away at their next piece, dreaming of having their work read and appreciated one day. The beauty of writing is that its a one way communication for the writer, however when people do read your work you hope they can hear you and ‘really get’ what you are trying to convey. However, it happens that, converting the images in our heads, and […]