Fun with Herbie

In this artwork, I wanted to emphasise the beautiful colours of the water and the fun that Herbie is having at the beach. I painted Herbie in my art studio, and the dog’s owner discusses that;
“Herbie found his home with me via Gumtree, as I needed a purpose outside of work, craving a clingy, excitable doggo. That is exactly what I got, he is also a very funny, gentle and loveable character, always saying “I love you” for any reward, whether it is a pat, treats, or to play with his ball. He loves all things chew toys (his mission to destroy them as fast as he can), playing with a ball, rope (tug of war), adores children and lives for the beach. He prances around like a happy staffy on walks and loves to learn new tricks. He’s very scared of the vet or any foreign object designed to groom. As mentioned, he lives for the beach and loves swimming in his shell pool, but screams during bath time. He loves people, although people at times fear him due to his muscular stature, but he provides people and me with so much joy! He’s my special boy who has given me a reason to smile whenever he’s around."

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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).