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.