Browse Artists
Edwards, Helen Hamilton, Catherine Hayes, Janet Jones, Micheline Mackay, Ming Ballamy McManus, Barbara Mellady, Lyn Muffet, Margaret Murray, Terrianne Owen, Faye Paleg, Grace Peberdy, Heather Rainey, Grace Sharp, Raelene Straford, Shirley Tavener, Gail Taylor, Anne Thurlby, Nancy Walker, Connie |
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Raelene Sharp
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I began my career as a Graphic Artist in a Publishing House. Working from 'the ground up' I gaining experience in all areas of printing and publishing and was an Art Room Manager for many years. I began Fine Art nine years ago and now work in he three main mediums, oil, pastel and watercolour.
In earlier years, I was tutored in watercolour but have had no training and I am completely self-taught in the other mediums. I live in Melbourne with my husband and four children.
I have received my share of prizes over the years including:
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Ringwood Art Society: Artist of the Year - 2000, 2001, and 2002.
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Australian Guild of Realist Artists': Winner of Seasonal Exhibitions - Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Spring 2003.
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Pastel Society of Victoria Annual Exhibition: Runner-up Best in Show - 2002, 2003.
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Australian Guild of Realist Artists': Signatory Fellowship.
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Australian Guild of Realist Artists': (Artist of the Year) Winner Australian Art Excellence Medallion Award 2003
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A.M.E. Bale Travel Grant: Finalist 2003.
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Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize: Finalist 2004
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Australian Artist Magazine: Featured 10 times - April 2002, February 2003, Article -April 2003, November 2003, Article - June 2004 and October 2004.
Website: http://raelenesharp.com
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