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You Are The Artist and the Art B H. McGill

I have been drawing and painting all my life. My earliest recollection of my creativity was when at aged about 5, I won a drawing competition run by a Melbourne TV station.

After studying Graphic Design at Perth Technical College in James St, I made art my career in Perth, Western Australia as a graphic designer and jewellery artist, until a growing and active family kind of interrupted that for a few years.

Since 2004, when I took up my brushes and paints again I have enjoyed the journey in becoming a successful artist and I am grateful to the collectors throughout the world who have supported my practice.

So, here is my artist statement which explains how I see the world and my artistic interaction with it.

Artists Statement

My art practice is a simple reflection of my personality and as any artist, I am constantly inspired. I always think about art and the different ways I can deliver an interesting and consuming image. The simple joy of paint is the route that connects the viewer to my vision.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world I paint with colours to illustrate a vibrant and magical realm, representing the collision of our natural desires and empathy for our environment. I continue to develop a style which is authentic and instinctively sympathetic to the randomness of landscape.

The creative process of painting is uncomplicated for me, I don’t over-think it and yet the activity is essential to my wellbeing. I love things which are varied, challenging and beautiful. I don’t respond to uniformity and minimalism.

The combination of human judgement and technique is exciting and rewarding, so I aim to achieve layers of interest in my work through the use of colour and different media. My work constantly evolves. I am always willing to take the risks which I feel are necessary for growth and change.

Peta Garnaut

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