ABOUT THE ARTIST |
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Born 1989 in Auckland, New Zealand. I am very blessed to have been born into a family with a successful artistic heritage. Since I am a third generation artist, I have grown up being thoroughly immersed in the world of art since childhood. I have had the privilege of studying fine art and it's creation from the atelier. Ivan Clarke is a renowned New Zealand artist, and being his apprentice has been an invaluable part of my artistic studies. I often find myself in awe of nature and the diverse colours that can be found therein - I feel that nothing can compare to the beauty of nature that is left at it's purest. Specialising in textured oils on large canvases, I have a deep appreciation for rich colour palettes, ambient light, and a variation of textures. I now live among the beautiful Southern Lakes of New Zealand and work from my studio within the Queenstown Arts Centre. |
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Career History
In 2007 I began working for Ivan Clarke as his apprentice. In July 2009 I went to Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia. There I studied in the "Worship and Creative Arts" stream. In 2011 I began painting full-time as a professional artist. In 2015 I completed a "Diploma in Appreciating Art" with The Australian Art Institute. Awards & Exhibitions 2013 - Guest artist at Riversdale Art Exhibition, and also awarded with the "People's Choice" award. 2014 -"Best Landscape" during the Aspiring Art Prize competition. 2014 -"Emerging Artist" award and "People's Choice" award during the Autumn Festival Art Exhibition. 2016 - "Viewer's Choice Award" at the Queenstown Arts Centre Art Awards. 2018 - "The Secret Place" solo exhibition at Artbay Gallery. 2020 - "Best Contemporary Artwork" at the Queenstown Arts Centre Art Awards. |
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