Stephenie Bester
Painter (Cromer Heights, NSW)

Having been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively, Stephenie's work is influenced by not only the colours, but also by the mood of a number of nations. This brings a worldly aspect to her work, travel and its influences are evident in the varied themes running through her paintings.

Her style is generally of a serene nature. However, the other side of Stephenie's work is certainly not left unexplored as can be seen in her wide range of styles.

Stephenie was born and raised in country New South Wales and has lived for many years on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The delicate mix of country and city is reflected in the blend of earthy and Australian colours.

Artists Statement:

"My love of colour and creativity has taken centre stage. When I’m painting, time disappears and I’m in a space within time itself. The wonderful feeling of creativity, to watch a canvas come alive, even the fight with the canvas itself (to quote Brett Whitely “art is the art of difficult pleasure”) makes it incredibly rewarding. A ombination of these things and an ongoing respect for my Mentors is immensely satisfying for me.”

Arts Studies, Qualifications & Exhibitions:

2006 Exhibition Tallawanta Lodge Hunter Valley.
2005 Exhibition “sixcircles” Artfocus Gallery Sydney
2003 – 2006 Lynn Hammond & Ann Bourne Artfocus Gallery Sydney
1996 – 1997 Watercolour Lyn Buchart Studio Art Gallery Sydney
1993 – 1996 Watercolour Mignon Parker Sydney

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