Princess of Hearts - Framed

This artwork was exhibited at Montsalvat Australian artists' colony during 2016; and the theme was "Scarlet stories".

Working to the scarlet stories theme was achieved in the composition of a portrait with elements of the colour red jumping out; but essentially the scarlet stories are the life of a princess and her ongoing struggle with tabloid stories, being chased and those stories being shared around the world against her will.

The work portrays the stories of Princess Diana in an exquisitely lovely light, with subtle suggestion of her life which could have been viewed as somewhat circus like. Her love of Australia was incorporated by adding in the spray of red gum flowers from my garden in Melbourne Australia. She is framed in a dark contemporary timber frame.

I along with so many people around the world loved Diana; my sister was fortunate to meet her over 30 years ago at a paralympic sports competition opening in London, but back then didn't comprehend the measure of that experience until many years later.

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Over the years, and from a very young age, I have accomplished a passion for creating beautiful artwork and collecting nostalgic objects that capture the essence of youth. My art is inspired by my own childhood memories, and I use my talent to create unique and personalized pieces for my clients.

I offer a wide range of art pieces, including personalized portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Each piece is created with great care and attention to detail, ensuring that it is truly unique and reflects the personality and symbolism of its owner.

One of the key benefits of working with me, and something that I hold dearly is the personalized service that I offer. I take the time to get to know each of my clients, learning about their childhood memories and experiences to create a piece of art that truly captures their essence.

I do this because not every childhood is the same, and every childhood story has its own unique learnings, moments, special people and joys.

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