Amber - Print 60cm x 90cm

I have seen many documentaries on leopards and the big cats, and they have so inspired me to paint them. I saw this beautiful photo and then with some great graphics modified the background to compliment her gorgeous green eyes. I have named her "Amber" because of the colour of her fur. Leopards are shy, secretive and spend a lot of their time in trees, sleeping during the day. Hence the pose of "Amber" as she rests in the daylight hours. I want buyers to fall in love with my animals , as I have, and to respect how we need to look after our wild animals before they become extinct. I have airbrushed "Amber" with ink to show her personality, which I think comes through her eyes. Airbrushing also makes her fur seem real and touchable and I want buyers to appreciate the beauty which exists within all nature.

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I am an internationally renowned artist who specialises in Airbrushing Art. Eight years ago I decided to do an Airbrushing course and have now embarked on an amazing journey into the world of ink and air.

I have been doing art my whole life. My best days were spent in the forest looking for fairies with my grandparents and I gained a love of nature and animals.

I loved airbrushing cars and bikes and found that I was also starting to receive commissioned work – the majority being of pets. I needed more space to be able to paint without having to move pieces I was working on. So early 2016, my sister and I opened our art studio 2 Sisters where we paint our commissioned pieces as well.

I enjoy being able to paint and draw all different types of animals, women, landscapes and seascapes. My favourite subjects include gorillas, lions, snow leopards, dogs and many more. There is something so intriguing about trying to capture an animal’s spirit and I particularly love painting the furry kind. You can really get lost in the serenity of airbrushing and quite often I find that if I am painting I can easily zone out without noticing! The sound of the air and the repetition required to do details of fur in particular is so soothing and therapeutic too.

I am fortunate to have been published three times and have been a finalist in many Australian and International competitions and have exhibited at some of these. Later this year, will be my first special exhibition solely with my sister at Pine Ridge Gallery.