Come play with me

I wanted to capture those big brown puppy eyes looking up at you while creating an artwork that shows the playful side of the dog. I painted Charlie in my art studio from a photo supplied by the dog’s owner. The owner discusses the following about Charlie;
“Who found her home with me through an old work colleague who bred Labradors. I had been looking for a puppy for some time, but this was the first litter that really jumped out at me. I went to view the remaining puppies – two little girls and the pup in the pink collar melted my heart! Sure enough, the next afternoon, she was on her way home with me! Charlie is a very personable dog. She loves being around people and has no sense of personal space. She is very affectionate and loving and uses her wet nose and slobbery tongue to provide plenty of kisses. She is a smart pup and has been very easy to train as she just wants to please! Charlie loves to swim and play in the water. She also loves to test the patience of her big sister's beagle, who is ten years her senior, and who tolerates her admirably. She also loves walks and couch snuggles. Charlie doesn’t like to be alone too long, and she definitely doesn’t like to be told no when she wants to swim! Charlie has been a wonderful addition to my home, and she never fails to warm my heart, even when she’s acting like the teenager she is at the moment. She has a beautiful temperament and matches my outdoorsy interests".

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Marie Seeman is a Central Queensland artist who loves to paint. She developed a love of the country from her early upbringing in the bush, growing up on a cattle property near Comet (Queensland), before later travelling and experiencing life across Australia, and now lives on a farm. Marie holds a Certificate III in Visual Arts (2019) and has also studied Anthropology at various Australian universities.

Marie has dedicated extensive time to skills development and her creative practice since 2001. This includes recent tutoring by Lyn Diefenbach, Marlene Millard and Elena Churilova, and previously, volunteering at the Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery (2012-13).

Marie has most recently exhibited artwork collection at the Royal Oak Hotel Motel (Yaamba, 2024-2025) and held a solo exhibition, Canine Capers, at PnE Art and Bespoke Framing (Rockhampton, 2025).

Marie has exhibited in numerous group shows in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Biloela, including exhibitions at Latitude23, Yeppoon (2021, 2022, 2024), and with the Royal Queensland Art Society (Rockhampton Branch) on six occasions (2012-2018).

Marie’s passion for the arts is embedded in her work as a Recreation Officer with Queensland Health (2020-), where she provides arts and craft activities for patients, and she has also facilitated art workshops for clients as a disability support worker (2019-20).