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Hello! I’m Kerry, a portrait artist dedicated to breathing life into your cherished memories, transforming them into timeless portraits on paper or canvas.

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From a young age I have been enchanted with the ability to bring a face to life with just a pencil and paper. It felt like magic! The elation and fascination that I felt for creating realistic images on paper or canvas lead to creating portraits for family and friends to celebrate new family members or to capture a precious moment in family life. At other times it was for support, to give some small comfort when they were bereft and grieving the loss of a loved one. It would make them feel like a small part of their spirit still lived on. When I presented these pieces there would be a combination of tears and joy at having something special to remember them by.

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In 2010 I welcomed the opportunity to have my own studio space to work in, teach and begin to take my career as a portrait artist seriously. Adapting my painting skills to acrylics allowed me to step up to a position at luxury brand, Louis Vuitton as one of their customisation artists. For the past five years, my creative skills and expertise have helped bring to life client’s requests, in particular portraits of family and pets, painting on a wide range of Louis Vuitton hard sided trunks.

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Working in my garden studio I have created lifelike and emotionally resonant portraits for clients in both charcoal and oils. In addition to doing portrait commissions in the studio I am working on a series called  ‘A Portrait of Home’. My love of drawing is at the core of these artworks in charcoal and gold leaf that capture not only the beauty of my home on the Southern Gold Coast but also evoke the emotions and connections for people that make it so special to so many.

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For me the true joy of art lies in the emotional connections it forges. Whether it’s the thrill of bringing a portrait to life on paper or canvas for you or breathing new life into old memories by taking your personal images and creating bespoke classic black and white artwork that captures unforgettable memories. Or the profound impact it has on you when I present it. That is where I find fulfilment in the transformative power of art and I know you will too when your treasured artwork transports you back to that significant moment in your life. My experience and care, attention to detail and commitment to excellence will create a commission that you will treasure forever.

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When I am not creating in the studio I am exploring our local area with friends drawing - yes I am an art nerd - and finding a good place for coffee or tea and cake. Or swimming at one of our beautiful beaches!