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The Fine Artist

Having grown up with influence from an artist mother, when a sketch book was perceived as a treasured essential item, now professional graphic designer and illustrator Kristy still enjoys time in the realm of fine art working in various mediums. As time avails itself more often recently, an explosion of energy is concentrated on interpretation of life – an observation of life.

Her work with oils and acrylic on canvas has been known for its energetic tone - her technique creating an illusion of realism, concentrating on elements from our natural and cultural heritage among other subjects. Kristy works very quickly, keeping the work fresh and energetic.

Although growing up in the mid north of South Australia has often influenced Kristy’s choice of subject matter, spending 10 years in the Northern Territory’s central and top end also continues to provide inspiration.

Currently residing in Queensland, the change in situation has promoted a shift at least in palate hues. Fertility of the country’s micro and macro environments, and social culture has manifested new subject matter.

Working as a graphic designer and illustrator specialising in natural history interpretation; and extensive Australian transcontinental travels has provided Kristy with much inspiration to choose subject matter that invoke positive messages about people and country.

Art training

  • Art and Craft Certificate, 1 year, Kingston College, SA – majored in ceramics, jewelry and lapidary. Also participated in design and drawing subjects under the late Bruce Willson, 1985.
  • Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate, 2 years, Croydon Park School of Advertising and Graphic Arts, SA, 1986-1987.

Awards and Prizes

  • Design and illustrate a Telecom (Mid North and Yorke Peninsula) phone book cover contest winner, 1979, age 11
  • Design a Australia Post National Stamp Week Poster Prize winner, 1980, age 11
  • Design a Australia Post National Stamp Week Stamp Prize winner, 1981, age 12
  • Champion of Show, Clare Valley, 1979, 1982
  • Ian Kidd Design High Achievement Award, 1986
  • 2nd Prize, Jamestown Art Prize, 2001
  • 2004 Portrait of a Senior Territorian, winner Government House Foundation Acquisition Award for portrait of the late Arrernte elder, Wenton Rubuntja. Prize & exhibition, Parliament House, Darwin, NT
  • Mareeba Art Prize, 2006, 3 x Judge’s High Commendations
  • Just Nudes, Ipswich Qld, 1 x Highly Commended, 2011

Exhibitions

  • 1983 Mother, Daughter exhibition, Mintaro (Clare Valley), SA
  • 2000 follow up “On Reflection” Mother, Daughter exhibition, Georges of Clare, Clare Valley, SA
  • 2006 The Coffee Works Exhibition (combined), Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands Qld
  • 2008 Community Art Exhibition, Bella Art Gallery, Springfield Lakes Qld
  • 2008 (Nov.) Solo exhibition, ‘West End Life' Art House Gallery, West End Qld
  • 2009 (March) Combined exhibition, 'Cross Roads', Ipswich Qld
  • 2011 (March) 'Just Nudes' exhibition, Ipswich Qld
  • 2011 (November) Naked Arts Gallery and Studio Opening Exhibition, Ipswich Qld

Client Testimonial

I have known Kristy for 40 plus years. At an early age, Kristy showed great talent for art and she has developed this talent into a successful career.

I have had business brochures and labels designed by Kristy over the past 17 years. The latest work was to design and build a website for me which has lifted the profile of my business immensely. Kristy's approach is professional and consultative, delivering optimal outcomes for the client.

Don Morrison

Australian & New Zealand Agent for Geomack

www.donamorrison.com

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