Paint in the Blood – The Jeff Morgan Journey

This engaging record of Jeff’s extraordinary journey is interspersed with beautifully presented colour artwork and family photographs, and the book begins with a Foreword by The Hon. Hieu Van Le AC (South Australia’s former Governor).

From the back cover:

How did a labourer, grader driver and house painter become a successful fine artist, a world-renowned panorama painter, and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal? How did a misfit kid from Wirrabara Forest Primary School end up building an extraordinary gallery in South Australia’s outback town of Hawker?

Jeff Morgan has now shared his story – including his secrets, his passions, and his obsession with rocks and cars. Jeff’s journey highlights his love for family, the bush and his creator; but most astonishing is the litany of close calls that threatened to finish him along the way. Jeff’s art is a gift and his life is nothing short of a miracle.

Author’s Note

Jeff read and loved my adventure mystery novel Winddance.

Miriam said Jeff’s whole life has been an adventure, and at times a mystery…
Would I consider writing his life’s story?

How could I say no!

And so began my interviews – many months with Jeff, then the extended family, loads of friends, and numerous acquaintances.

This is how Paint in the Blood was born.

To be delivered after Monday 30 September 2024