Recognition for achievements include:
2017
Selected as a Semi Finalist for the DOUG MORAN NATIONAL PORTRAIT PRIZE
2016
Selection as a Finalist for the National EMSLA Awards - Coffs Harbour Regional for 'Overflow' -(Acrylic)
2015
1st PRIZE - STILL LIFE - 'Lemon with a Twist' (Acrylic / collage) Kenilworth Arts Comp
1ST PRIZE - WATERSCAPE -'A Promise of Spring' (Pastel) Sunshine Coast Art Comp
1ST PRIZE - PORTRAIT - 'To Kokoda and Back' (Acrylic /collage) Mary Valley Arts Fest
2012
1ST PRIZE – STILL LIFE –‘More Than Enough’ (Acrylic /collage)-Matthew Flinders Art Comp
HIGHLY COMMENDED – STILL LIFE “ “ “ (Acrylic /collage)
1st PRIZE – PASTEL –‘Shimmer’ – Sunshine Coast Art Comp
2 HIGHLY COMMENDED –STILL LIFE “ “ “ (Acrylic /collage)
2011
2ND PRIZE – STILL LIFE – ‘God of the Cup & Planet’ (Acrylic/collage)
2010
1ST PRIZE for Open Section for 'Man of the Earth' portrait
2009
2 Pieces purchased for the Catholic University Collection held in Canberra from ACU Exhibition, Brisbane
2008
- Invited as tutor at Inaugral Kenilworth Art Festival Workshops
-BOOK LAUNCH –‘Touched by Adoption’ -Samford Hotel, Double Bay, Sydney
1st PRIZE – Wildlife Section at Mary Valley Art Festival
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD – ‘Weight of the World’-Acrylic/collage –
Maleny Art Show (To be published into a book as part of the ‘Stations of the Cross’ collection now touring churches throughout Queensland.)
Participated in Sulman Art Prize – NSW Art Gallery
2007
-BEST OF SHOW – ‘Released’ – Acrylic figurative – Faith in Art Show
2nd PRIZE – ‘Landscape of Light’ – Acrylic – Faith in Art Show
1st PRIZE – ‘Frilled Fire’ – Wildlife pastel – Mary Valley Show
COMMISSIONS
2012- 2 full size portraits in acrylic glazing
2011 - Illustrations for Catholic Adult Eduction 'Lenten Series'
2009 - 2 portrait commissions /various pet portraits
2008 - Concept to finished stage for Commemorative Wall for local area.
2007 - Collaborative design for mosaic wall with Lions Womens Shelter.
2006 - Portraiture commissions from private clients.
2005 - Mural for external wall of local playgroup.
2004 - Several Private commissions for mosaic work.
2003 - Mosaic design working with Albany Creek High School for local skate park. Commission by Pine
Rivers Shire with ‘Catalyst & Youth & Disability Services’ of public art Lemke Park Skate Bowl at Albany Creek, Brisbane—working alongside local high school students.
2002 - Mosaic in pavement for Leslie Patrick Park, Arana Hills, Brisbane. From design concept to finished installation.
GRANTS
2014 - RADF Grant for Encaustic Workshop with Jenny Sage at Byron Bay Hinterland with Art Workshops Aust.
2005 - RADF Grant given by Maroochy Shire Council for second stage of Adoption Journeys work - completion of paintings basd on themes from previous research to final exhibition in August at Pacific Gallery, Currimundi & following exhibition at Little Morgue Winery. Book has also been published as a result of this initial work=
2003 - RADF Grant from Pine Rivers Shire to research work on adoption issues, interviewing adoptees, gathering information for common themes for basis of
collection of paintings for future exhibitions.
Work represented by Secrets on the Lake -Montville
Associate Member of Portrait Artists of Australia, Sydney / Exhibiting member of Visionaries , Brisbane
Arts Connect / Coolum Art Collective
Selected as a Semi Finalist for the DOUG MORAN NATIONAL PORTRAIT PRIZE
2016
Selection as a Finalist for the National EMSLA Awards - Coffs Harbour Regional for 'Overflow' -(Acrylic)
2015
1st PRIZE - STILL LIFE - 'Lemon with a Twist' (Acrylic / collage) Kenilworth Arts Comp
1ST PRIZE - WATERSCAPE -'A Promise of Spring' (Pastel) Sunshine Coast Art Comp
1ST PRIZE - PORTRAIT - 'To Kokoda and Back' (Acrylic /collage) Mary Valley Arts Fest
2012
1ST PRIZE – STILL LIFE –‘More Than Enough’ (Acrylic /collage)-Matthew Flinders Art Comp
HIGHLY COMMENDED – STILL LIFE “ “ “ (Acrylic /collage)
1st PRIZE – PASTEL –‘Shimmer’ – Sunshine Coast Art Comp
2 HIGHLY COMMENDED –STILL LIFE “ “ “ (Acrylic /collage)
2011
2ND PRIZE – STILL LIFE – ‘God of the Cup & Planet’ (Acrylic/collage)
2010
1ST PRIZE for Open Section for 'Man of the Earth' portrait
2009
2 Pieces purchased for the Catholic University Collection held in Canberra from ACU Exhibition, Brisbane
2008
- Invited as tutor at Inaugral Kenilworth Art Festival Workshops
-BOOK LAUNCH –‘Touched by Adoption’ -Samford Hotel, Double Bay, Sydney
1st PRIZE – Wildlife Section at Mary Valley Art Festival
HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD – ‘Weight of the World’-Acrylic/collage –
Maleny Art Show (To be published into a book as part of the ‘Stations of the Cross’ collection now touring churches throughout Queensland.)
Participated in Sulman Art Prize – NSW Art Gallery
2007
-BEST OF SHOW – ‘Released’ – Acrylic figurative – Faith in Art Show
2nd PRIZE – ‘Landscape of Light’ – Acrylic – Faith in Art Show
1st PRIZE – ‘Frilled Fire’ – Wildlife pastel – Mary Valley Show
COMMISSIONS
2012- 2 full size portraits in acrylic glazing
2011 - Illustrations for Catholic Adult Eduction 'Lenten Series'
2009 - 2 portrait commissions /various pet portraits
2008 - Concept to finished stage for Commemorative Wall for local area.
2007 - Collaborative design for mosaic wall with Lions Womens Shelter.
2006 - Portraiture commissions from private clients.
2005 - Mural for external wall of local playgroup.
2004 - Several Private commissions for mosaic work.
2003 - Mosaic design working with Albany Creek High School for local skate park. Commission by Pine
Rivers Shire with ‘Catalyst & Youth & Disability Services’ of public art Lemke Park Skate Bowl at Albany Creek, Brisbane—working alongside local high school students.
2002 - Mosaic in pavement for Leslie Patrick Park, Arana Hills, Brisbane. From design concept to finished installation.
GRANTS
2014 - RADF Grant for Encaustic Workshop with Jenny Sage at Byron Bay Hinterland with Art Workshops Aust.
2005 - RADF Grant given by Maroochy Shire Council for second stage of Adoption Journeys work - completion of paintings basd on themes from previous research to final exhibition in August at Pacific Gallery, Currimundi & following exhibition at Little Morgue Winery. Book has also been published as a result of this initial work=
2003 - RADF Grant from Pine Rivers Shire to research work on adoption issues, interviewing adoptees, gathering information for common themes for basis of
collection of paintings for future exhibitions.
Work represented by Secrets on the Lake -Montville
Associate Member of Portrait Artists of Australia, Sydney / Exhibiting member of Visionaries , Brisbane
Arts Connect / Coolum Art Collective
'TEA WITH A TWIST' -1st Prize at Kenilworth 2015 for 'Still Life'
(from Through the Looking Glass series)
Acrylic on canvas. Canvas and perspex prints available to order.
(from Through the Looking Glass series)
Acrylic on canvas. Canvas and perspex prints available to order.
'MUSIC & TEACUPS' series Unframed Original collage/ watercolours for sale at $40 per piece or 3 for $80
Measurements:180mm square on white matt. (In white square frames $100 each)
Measurements:180mm square on white matt. (In white square frames $100 each)
'FLY BY' -Encaustic on paper- SOLD Print / cards available to order (No larger than 15cms before quality affected)
'PODS' - Charcoal/ Graphite on paper
Original for sale: 297mm x 410mm unframed A$80
'A SHADOW OF FORMER THINGS' (Transformations Exhibition"
SIGNED PRINT NOW FOR SALE: 40cm x 50cmx 2cm -$80 (PLUS POST)
'MELANCHOLY SONG' - Transformations Exhibition
SIGNED PRINT NOW FOR SALE: 40cm x 50cmx 2cm -$80 (PLUS POST)
what is victoria's vision?
I love to tell a story through developing layers of colour, detail and richness through each painting...my focus of interest mainly being people, spirituality, place and identity and looking at the ordinary things of life in a different way.
Welcome to this site and have a look around..
Visit my 'TUTORING PAGE' where I will share some tips on how I do my work and the 'EVENTS' page for any exciting exhibitions or workshops that are coming up.
I also have a book recently published that features my work alongside a fascinating collection of stories written by those affected by past adoption practices. Check out my 'BOOK' page and links relating to adoption groups I am involved with.
Look forward to meeting you on my blog 'COMMENTS' page. Feel free to leave your details if you would like regular updates.
Welcome to this site and have a look around..
Visit my 'TUTORING PAGE' where I will share some tips on how I do my work and the 'EVENTS' page for any exciting exhibitions or workshops that are coming up.
I also have a book recently published that features my work alongside a fascinating collection of stories written by those affected by past adoption practices. Check out my 'BOOK' page and links relating to adoption groups I am involved with.
Look forward to meeting you on my blog 'COMMENTS' page. Feel free to leave your details if you would like regular updates.