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Hello! I’m Kerry, I create realistic paintings and drawings and what I love most about art is the ability to evoke meaningful emotional connections.

 

Currently I am working on a series called ‘A Portrait of Home’ - realist portraits of people, place and objects that evoke memory and a sense of belonging; drawings and paintings in charcoal and oils with traces of gold leaf. I grew up by the water and learned early that ordinary days become our most cherished archives.  This series gathers those fragments to make artworks that hold the fleeting moments that make a life. 

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I work in realism because attention is a form of care; charcoal keeps me grounded in the tactile, the layers of oil paint allow the moment to develop, and gold leaf traces the filament of memory that runs through us. The Gold Coast changes fast; the ocean’s rhythm steadies & anchors us. In these artworks I want to 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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From a young age I have been enchanted with the ability to bring a drawing to life, particularly faces, 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 garden studio space to work in, teach and begin to take my career as a visual artist seriously. Adapting my painting skills to acrylics allowed me to step up to a position at Louis Vuitton as one of their customisation artists. For the past six 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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In my studio I have created lifelike and emotionally resonant portraits for clients in both charcoal and oils and crafted commissioned landscapes and seascapes that capture the spirit and beauty of the places my clients call home. Whether it’s the thrill of bringing a portrait to life on paper or canvas for you or creating a treasured familiar landscape to reflect your story or the profound impact it has on you when I present it; for me, the true joy of art lies in the emotional connections it forges. 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 an artwork 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!