Artist profile
Liz
Lovell
Liz's artworks are composed to capture a sense of overall intentional contrast and harmony with use of texture, colours and lines in portraying the natural world and beauty in the asymmetry or symmetry as it were.
Previously an investment banker with a Masters in Commerce from UNSW, Liz has a Diploma of Visual Arts from Northbridge Art School 2015 and attended National Art School, Julian Ashton and Art Est art courses amongst others art courses in Sydney. Liz underwent training as a volunteer art guide with Art Gallery of NSW, an experience that certainly enhanced her artistic education. As always precious time in her art studio is a main priority along with a small family with a boisterous pet bordoodle dog and other work commitments that keep her busy.
Career Highlights
- Exhibitor The Other Art Fair
- Exhibitions with White Rhino Artspace, St Leonards
- Art workshop teacher with Bustle Studios, Surry Hills
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
Oil and Watercolour. The abilities of both mediums provide a lovely spectrum of colours, tones and hues.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
A main subject or concept comes to mind from observation of surroundings, natural environment or topical news items that piques Liz's initial inspiration that forms the basis of the creation. Also drawing on classical artworks where the idea provides is another aspect to her artwork.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
Brushes, Brushes and more brushes. Plants on the window still, natural light and easels with paintings in various drying stages with of course a tray of shelves with lots of oil painting tubes ordered by colour.
