Argali

This original painting was inspired by my travels to Northern India and Nepal some years ago.  My standing nude subject has horns upon her head from the Argali Sheep, a sacred animal in Nepal.  She also wears the traditional Nepalese head-dress of turquoise and gold and stands before a background inspired by the bright colours and beautiful designs of buddhist temple decorations in the Himalayan region.

Argali is professionally framed behind UV resistant glass with a square set burnished silver frame over a stone colored mat board. Please note the actual artwork is 31.5x25" (80x63cm). Including the frame it measures 40.5x32" (103x81cm).

Please Note: Due to the limitations and relative inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual product. I strive to make my colors as accurate as possible, but screen images are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct.

Image remains copyright of Laural Retz.
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Hello and welcome!

I grew up in the bush of Warrandyte in outer Melbourne which in the 70’s and 80’s was a heavily art-centric community. It was the perfect place to nurture my passion for art, wildlife and the natural environment, which has had a great impact upon what inspires my art today. Having drawn and painted since I was a small child, my subjects then included insects, budgies and horses. I admit that not much has changed, however in my 20’s I also developed a talent for life drawing and hence the female form features frequently in my work.

With a style that is colourful and bold, my paintings reflect my moods and thoughts. Most of my work is slightly quirky and a little surreal because I believe art should make us smile and feel good.

I achieved a Visual Arts Diploma from the Cooloola Sunshine Institute of Tafe in Noosaville in 2001 and since then have sold my paintings to art enthusiasts from all over the world. I’ve lived in some beautiful parts of the world like Noosa Heads, Goa and the island of Cebu in the Philippines, which I’m sure have all imparted their own unique influences upon my art.