Olive the Cockatoo

'Olive' is of sweet nature. She is a cockatoo showing elegance and kindness. Olive is inspired by some of my friends who are both strong and beautiful, much the same as a majestic cockatoo. Her colours are of natural tone with olive greens on a negative background so the colour bursts off the black.

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I am a self taught Australian artist from Ipswich, QLD. I enjoy all aspects of art but am most passionate about natural and native flora and fauna. I love earthy tones and pops of colour. I also enjoy architectural drawings and adding character to everyday homes. I enjoy using all different mediums from acrylic on timber, to water paints. I was born and raised in Brisbane surrounded by my mothers artistic influence. I was free to try new things and encouraged to do so from an early age. Many aspects of life change but my love for art and expression has only developed. I have further grown my roots in the Ipswich area by building a home and career as a midwife. I continue to self teach and reflect on work I have done and learn what makes my heart happy. I paint my pieces in a dedicated art space in our home that is full of natural light and inspiration with gumtrees surrounding.