Gwendolin Lewis

I completed a degree in Fine Art with a major in painting at Newcastle University in 2001. My artistic techniques and subject matter are quite diverse, reflecting my early training in commercial design. I draw inspiration from my love of trees and natural shapes when beginning a painting. Living in Newcastle, NSW, maritime themes have also been a major focus in my work. My art ranges from soft, impressionistic pastels to larger works featuring spontaneous mark-making. Having lived near the sea for the past 40 years, both natural environments have greatly influenced the subjects of my paintings. My Oil paintings are much bolder and often have abstract qualities.