For the past fourteen years I have been fortunate to spend every winter, along with husband Denys, in warmer, more exotic climes. Every November we leave Bowen with a backpack each in search of new adventures. The majority of these trips have been to Asia – it's affordable, we enjoy the food and we get to experience life in a different culture. Countries visited include:

Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.

There is a wealth of sketching opportunities in these countries – in local markets, quiet streets and temple grounds. Countries with a colonial history provide particularly appealing architectural subjects. Sketching quickly suits my style, and warmer temperatures mean quick drying times for paintings. Back home again in March I use these sketches and Denys's photos as a starting point for my watercolours.

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My watercolours

Sketchbook pages

Link to journals from our travels