Koondrook Reflections Painting

Gaye Sutherland grew up and was educated in Geelong, a southern port town in mainland Australia. Life was good with access to coast, bush, farming and city. Art always attracted Gaye and so she completed a 4 year art course at the Gordon Institute of Technology , Geelong, majoring in Textile Design. Work experience consisted of a short time in the fashion industry as a freelance illustrator and designer. Gaye completed a Diploma of Education becoming a Secondary Art Teacher . Over a 25 year teaching span, Gaye worked in both Government and Private Schools in and around Melbourne , Victoria. Travel has also been a great part of Gaye's life and Inspiration for her work . Gaye moved to Tasmania in 2016 with her partner and two dogs. Gaye Sutherland works in oils on canvas. Enjoy the harsh but breathtakingly, unique part of this world, Australia and the images that she has caught on canvas