Welcome. My drawings and paintings are an intimate connecting between beauty and strength in nature.
I work from observation, in my home studio, in a variety of mediums. Often the subject matter is feminine and tender, which I capture with intense colour and bold marks. I apply paint in broad brush strokes, building texture and layers in my paintings. The Protea is often central in my work. This robust plant is native to South Africa and thrives in Australia. I was born in South Africa in 1973 and immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, in 2007. I studied commercial art and design in Cape Town, which led to a career as an art director in advertising in London. I have travelled extensively in Europe and Asia. My career as a freelance illustrator started in Melbourne in 2008 when I chose to work for myself from home around my children and family.
My illustration work has been published and produced in Australia and internationally. I have developed my painting and drawing practise through various art courses and have been fortunate enough to exhibit my work in Melbourne. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Art at the University of Victoria, majoring in sociology.
18 comments:
Beautiful - I love the layering in it.
Lovely linework and gorgeous texture.
love the soft feel from the layering. very soothing to look at.
eBeth
This looks like a cd cover! Great piece Paula!
Lovely-- she seems to be conjuring a bed of red flowers to surround & comfort her.
Lovely transparent effect to this. Like looking through a window!
Love this! Its so peaceful, great choice of colours too.
Beautiful work and great style :)
i love it!
You have beautifully depicted an intimate moment with this illustration. Very beautiful!
oh this is nice.. great colors and textures and lots of mood :)
This is so lovely! The expression is gorgeous, as is the color! Wonderful job!
this a really lovely and relaxing illustration
Great textures and line!
beautiful illustration!
oh, this is a breathtaking drawing. how talented you are! i can just feel myself detaching by looking at it!
lovely picture of your workspace - i really like that blue mexican oilcloth tablecover! :)
Lovely illo, you have such as great style.
thanks for all the lovely comments - it's it is wonderful to receive all the encouragement and support.
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