Born in Bendigo, Central Victoria in 1961, Bernadette grew up surrounded by local bushland filled with an abundance of beautiful Australian flora and fauna. She was influenced by the rural setting of surrounding farmlands, the unique setting of gold mine poppet heads, mullock heaps, the many historic buildings in the area, and the beautiful Bendigo Cathedral.
In the early 1980’s she studied in Bendigo under the expertise & guidance of Jeanette Schultz. She worked with Schultz for several years learning the art of China Painting.
After the family moved to Brisbane, beaches, palm trees, city life, the scenery was a dramatic change to what she was used to. When her family was raised she decided to pick up the brushes again.
Through the freedom of acrylic paint and large canvases, Bernadette uses her love of painting and colour to represent Australian scenes, along with a variety of other subjects.
Artist Biography
Born in Bendigo, Central Victoria in 1961, Bernadette grew up surrounded by local bushland filled with an abundance of beautiful Australian flora and fauna. She was influenced by the rural setting of surrounding farmlands, the unique setting of gold mine poppet heads, mullock heaps, the many historic buildings in the area, and the beautiful Bendigo Cathedral.
In the early 1980’s she studied in Bendigo under the expertise & guidance of Jeanette Schultz. She worked with Schultz for several years learning the art of China Painting.
After the family moved to Brisbane, beaches, palm trees, city life, the scenery was a dramatic change to what she was used to. When her family was raised she decided to pick up the brushes again.
Through the freedom of acrylic paint and large canvases, Bernadette uses her love of painting and colour to represent Australian scenes, along with a variety of other subjects.