Born Francisca Blom in the Netherlands 1948, "Sisca" migrated to Australia in 1956.
1971 Illustrated for Fashion House 'Franke Stuart'. Sketches regularly appeared in Australian Vogue and Australian bridal magazines.
1973 whilst living in Port Moresby won First prize in Portraiture, judged by Leonard French.
Exhibited extensively in Europe and Asia, South America and Africa, where she lived for long periods of time.
1980's Illustrated several children’s books. Had 9 independent exhibitions and took part in several group shows in Melbourne, the Philippines and Indonesia.
1986 Attended Monash and Melbourne Universities, gaining degrees in Politics and Social Work