Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder is a painting inspired by the beauty of nature in particular the rose, even when its beauty is fading and its petals begin to curl and drop of it is still incredibly interesting and beautiful. The colour of its petals change and the flower opens to reveal its stamens to the light. I have set the flowers against a dramatic background to heighten the sense of drama and change that mostly goes unnoticed. Using oil paint allows me to blend the colours and create an atmosphere that is totally imagined.

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Helen Mortimer
Helen was born in Wahroonga NSW, after living in the picturesque Blue Mountains Helen’s family moved to the Central Coast when she was 8 years old. She has continued to live on the Coast as she enjoys the relaxed lifestyle and the natural beauty of the Central Coast region. Helen attended Newcastle College of Advanced Education and gained a Diploma of Art in 1980. In 1993 she returned to Newcastle University and completed a Bachelor of Art Visual Arts. Helen is a member of The Art Studios Cooperative which was originally situated at North Gosford and now at Ettalong Beach as The Bay Gallery. As a member of an arts cooperative it has inspired Helen to become involved in community arts projects as well as exhibitions on the Central Coast and Newcastle. Helen also participates in exhibitions at The Bay Gallery. Helen also exhibits with the Art In Sync group, which she has been a member of since 2007. The Art In Sync Group hold regular exhibitions in Newcastle and on the Central Coast.
Helen paints in oils and aims to capture the mood of her subjects, her work involves a combination of realism and areas of atmospheric colour that is achieved through blending the paint. Subject matters vary but there is always a message behind the work. Helen’s paintings often cause an emotional response from the viewer which Helen says is the greatest achievement.