Beauty Isn't Skin Deep

I started to create two intuitive layered bases during the morning of a full day 's Life Drawing & Painting Workshop at the Gasworks Arts Park, Melbourne.

I kept to the same limited colour palette on both bases as well as when I was developing both paintings later.

I've only participated in Zoom sessions previously therefore creating and painting with 17 other artists was something very different for me and very special too.

In the second part of the day our delightful model held two long poses which gave participants the opportunity to embed, or start to embed, her pose within our layered bases rather than just sketch or paint her over the top of them.

Beauty Isn't Skin Deep developed rather quickly and the essence of Aurora's yoga pose emerged with ease. Title given to her was a statement I had written within the base layers earlier.

I had to move on to my other canvas and our models second pose, therefore I finished her during the following week at home.

I enjoyed working with the limited colour palette I had spontaneously chosen for both pieces.

Starting with my two similar intuitive bases I wouldn't have imagined how different Beauty Isn't Skin Deep and Spread Your Wings & Fly would look from each other however there is still a cohesiveness between the two.

Sides of the canvas painted crisp white.

As always, please check artwork dimensions as in situ artwork gallery photos are for display purposes only and may not be to scale.

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Rosemary’s artistic journey is a delightful adventure that showcases the power of creativity. From a young age, she found joy in artistic pursuits, but it wasn’t until her retirement, amid the quiet of countless cover lockdowns, that she truly reconnected with her passion for art.

With an eclectic style that celebrates whimsy, Rosemary’s paintings are a vibrant reflection of her playful spirit. Rather than sticking to a rigid plan, she lets her creativity flow, allowing each piece to reveal itself organically. As she layers colors and textures, her work takes on a life of its own, resulting in captivating pieces that invite viewers into her imaginative world.

Originally working solely with acrylics on canvas, Rosemary has since embraced an exciting variety of materials. Now, her mixed media artworks bring together paint, ink, soft pastels, oil sticks, and collage, transforming her creations into multidimensional expressions of her vision.

At the heart of Rosemary’s art is a simple yet powerful motivation: it makes her happy! The joy she feels while painting shines through in every piece she creates, and sharing that joy with others has ignited her passion even further. With numerous pieces sold and a growing audience, Rosemary is driven to continue creating and sharing her artwork, ensuring that her vibrant imagination remains a central part of her life for years to come.