I express myself through Art and Writing, I am also a self-employed artist, and author, who loves to share her creative skills between Australia and Bali.Author of ‘The Woman in the Distance’ reflections of un-settled seasons has been recognized for showing my dedication, leadership, and excellence as a painter and literati.‘The Woman in the Distance’ is a perfect example of an artist’s stream of consciousness.This incredible story takes the reader on a creative journey.It is passionate, tortured, erotic, and it easefully takes the reader on a world tour before settling in the Australian outback.This true story is a saga, and an emotional roller coaster ride of tears, laughter, isolation, and loneliness.‘Freedom within has finally been found, and this is a personal accomplishment.The necessary journey to find myself was colossal, although given a second opportunity my life would be lived exactly the same way.I find it easy to be honest in the art studio, but to be honest, in real life takes enormous effort’.It is my hope that my honesty will entice one more person to create their own imagination, daydreams, whimsical ideas, and with that also understand that a mental illness can be a hidden treasure rather than something to fear.However, although my creative mind attempts to speak with insight, it is done with shameless emotions attached.I believe a painting should bring beauty into our lives.‘It should enhance and evoke the best of emotions within us.Simplicity needs to be taught in the information age, it is a great shame that people are led to believe that daydreaming is somewhat “uncool.” It is through daydreaming that our own humanity can be located; a crucial tool in creativity’.Today, I escort painting and writing groups around the islands of Bali with Amanda Zsebik.