About

BecWinnel

If I couldn’t create art, I think I would curl up and die. I have always loved creating and sharing artwork. Image making is my therapy and life fuel!

I’m a self taught artist from a young age. My first exhibitions were in Nan’s kitchen on her fridge. My art practice has changed from a young girl, from drawing realistic horses over and over, to exploring digital art whilst studying graphic design, then back to traditional techniques for my work as a represented commercial illustrator, advocate with Element Eden and my personal fine art work. I’ve been exhibiting in group shows for the past five years with the aim to finally have a solo show.

My personal work, portraits of feminine beauty, has predominantly been created using pastel and colour pencil, this year I am exploring oil painting alongside by previous techniques.

2012 is my first year as a full time artist. Up until now I was creating my art and commercial illustrations part time whilst working as a full time graphic designer. 2012 has also brought about a change of scenery. Originally a country girl, moved to Melbourne for five years and have now made a new home in the Alpine Valley region of Victoria, where I can focus solely on my art and be surrounded and inspired by nature and the simple things in life.

Through my art, I hope to evoke a sensual connection to my subjects while creating an affection for classic beauty, nature and nostalgia.

FEATURES

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Advocate, Element Eden, 2011.
  • Winner, Holden Designer Spark competition, 2011. Prize – Barina Spark.
  • Finalist, 2010 Quantm DesktopCreateAwards, Illustration and Type category.
  • Guest artist, welcoming speech / exhibition opener, Exit 09 – Wangaratta Tafe graduating exhibition for Graphic Art, Fine Art and Jewelry Design students, Wangaratta Art Gallery
  • Winner, General Pants Co’s ‘The Bubble’ – Vic Illustration 08

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