Malveen has been experimenting with watercolour for over 20 years. Inspiration comes from memories — flowers from her mother's garden, and a country childhood. Although mostly self-taught, Malveen has benefited from classes and workshops over the years, most notably classes with Christine Clark in the early years, and recently, on a trip to Italy to do a workshop with Brazilian artist, Fabio Cembranelli. Some recent awards include:
2021 Digital Finalist Australian Watercolour Muster
2020 Online Finalist Lethbridge Small Paintings Art Competition
2018 First Prize First Snow Tunbridge Wells Kent Zonta/BRVA Art Exhibition
2018 Finalist in Rotary Art Spectacular Brisbane
2014 Third Prize Heroes 2 Watercolour Gympie Gold Rush Exhibition
2013 First Prize Heroes Watercolour Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
2012 Third Prize Diana The Village People – Head First Portrait Competition
2011 First Prize Watercolour In All Weathers Bundaberg Arts Festival
2010 First Prize Miniatures Truckies Bundaberg Arts Festival
2010 Best Painting in Show Watercolour Wisteria Montville Camellia Festival Art Competition
2009 Best Painting Camellia Pink Petticoats Acrylic Montville Camellia Festival Art Competition