I completed my Bachelor of Visual Arts in 2009, specializing in painting with a minor in photography. Being in an educational environment was the best experience for a training artist. The opportunity to surround myself with practicing teachers and share a studio with groups of artists was a buzzing experience. The three years were very experimental, focussing on exercises, techniques, and different mediums.
My highlight and most influential experience during this time was my six-month exchange in 2008. I was awarded a travel grant which allowed me to study in upstate New York in Buffalo. Their teaching techniques and focus on the history of American art has been a huge influence on my work.
I chose to complete my Honours degree as I felt I was not ready to leave University. This was the hardest year to complete, trying to knuckle out ideas, write an exegesis and complete a body of work. Completing the year was most rewarding and satisfying, researching how my artwork sits within the contemporary art scene.
By this stage, I was starting to have my work recognized. I was becoming involved in group exhibitions, and planning my own solo exhibitions within Adelaide’s SALA Festival and the Adelaide Fringe in local pubs, restaurants, and cafes.
I soon learned being an artist is a full-time job! I was designing business cards, creating a website, planning exhibitions, creating a guest list, requesting sponsorship for exhibition openings as well as producing artwork to exhibit.
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Paints And Mediums
Here’s a summary of some of the fabulous products that are now available in Australia, with plenty of hints and tips.
Ellen Lee Osterfield: The Singing Artist
This multi-talented Australian lady has nurtured her love for art and music by travelling all over our magnificent country while promoting her creative work.
I Love Drawing
In Derek’s own words: “Drawing gives you freedom to roam. A pencil and pad is all you need, and you can lean against a wall, in a pub, on a train, you can always draw.”
Ludij Peden: Queen Of The Rusty Iron
Born in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and raised in Cairns in Far North Queensland, Ludij Peden has seen her share of contrasts during her life’s journey.
It's MY Turn
Being a teacher, mother, business woman and active community member wasn’t enough for this artist, who decided that she also needed to follow her artistic ambitions.
Thistle Patch – Freemans Reach
The reference photograph for this painting was selected because the artist really liked the light, the old sheds, and the interesting foreground with the thistles and weeds.
Drawn into Art
Not many people can claim that Woody Woodpecker inspired them into the world of art!
Sketching And Painting In Paradise
Paradise conjures up clear azure skies, white fluffy clouds bouncing along on a warm tropical breeze, swaying palm trees on white sandy beaches, and a serene and relaxing ambience.
The Vase of Flowers
The roses are beautifully brought to life in this painting.
My Creative Nature
An online ‘love affair’ with coloured pencil artworks was just the beginning. After developing a website to meet with similar minded people, this artist is now in the final stages of launching her first online coloured pencil classes.
