Murray WinnTHE author's early years growing up on "Hardway Farm", east of Collie in Western Australia shaped his love of the bush and outdoors. He attended the University of Western Australia, obtaining Honours in Pathology, then travelled overland from Australa to England, experiencing a multitude of cultures. A twist of fate saw him managing pubs in London, before returning to Australia and a career in medical science.Years later, he helped transform research biobanking at a university hospital in Sweden but never lost the love of wide, wild landscapes which have been an essential part of his artistic focus. Nature is a requisite part of the Australian experience, and throughout life, he nurtured a desire to depict the outdoors in a passionate pursuit of Plein Aire art using pastels and watercolour. His motto is "making mistakes, one line or colour at a time," and he now devotes equal time to painting, writing, and meditation. Read More Read Less