Painting by Laural Retz 8 Artworks Sold

Strawberries Forever

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

80cm (W) x 80cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Arrives 19–21 Sep

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Artwork Description

Strawberries Forever by Laural Retz - I painted 'Strawberries Forever' shortly after giving up sugar.  I was a major sugar freak so when I gave it up I would look at pictures of sweets to get my fix instead!  And so from these withdrawals this pop-surreal artwork emerged.  Featuring the fabulous Marilyn Monroe adorned with a delicious assortment of strawberry delights on her skin like tattoos. These sweet treats were referenced from 1950's lifestyle magazines. The background was inspired by my grandmothers cross-stitched gingham tablecloths which works together to complete the mid-century theme in this painting.

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.

Artist Bio

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.

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Laural's studio is in Melbourne