My name is Richelle and largely self-taught, I have been an artist all of my life or at least since I could first hold a pencil in my left hand. As a youngster I worked mainly in charcoal and graphite and primarily drew portraits of my favourite pop stars and also family members. I continue to draw up until I was in my late 20s when being a wife and mother took over, although I did continue to do other crafty things in my spare time like ceramics, beading and a few other things. I took up photography a number of years back to follow in my father and great uncle's footsteps. My Great Uncle, JB Eaton, was a renowned photographer of the early part of the 20th century and was known as the Poet of the Australian Landscape. In February this year (2011) I was house bound for a couple of weeks with a back injury and was bored out of my mind, and so, after 20 plus years since my last drawing I picked up my pencils again and went about drawing some of my great uncles black and white landscape photography. I really caught the drawing bug again. Then once I was up and about and well again I decided to add some colour in my world and discovered pastels...and now I am hooked! I love painting with pastel and I even love their mess. It blows me away the works I have created this year, from landscapes to creatures to portraits and I feel blessed to have re-discovered my talent of painting and drawing again. I just love it. So all of the traditional art you will see in my profile have been created since...enjoy :-)
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rishylou (Richelle) :
Hi everyone! This is the first time I have logged on to FAR for quite some time, I have not been well, nothing serious, and I have kinda lost my mogo for art...but now with only 3 weeks to go before my new grandchild comes into our world, I will be hopefully getting back on track with some new art and photography and some reviewing of your pieces of work...I hope you are all well, I hope to post something new soon. love and happiness to you all! Richelle
rishylou (Richelle) :
Thank you everyone!!! I have just logged on and was pleasently surprise to see all your kinds comments on my contest win...I appreciate them all!
FanArtReview wrote to rishylou (Richelle) :
Congratulations! In Reflection won the contest "Human Form Art Contest"
rishylou (Richelle) : WOW how exciting!!! my first win on FAR...thanks you so much FAR!!! :-D
April 2 at 5:32AM
chrissie. : Many congratulations on your win!
April 2 at 12:06PM
fila4 : Congratulations!
April 2 at 12:36PM
adr1an : hearty congrats richelle, at least i got second-phew!
April 2 at 1:10PM
ducilla : A very nice artwork! Congratulations...dennis
April 2 at 1:30PM
JjMayfield : Congratulations on the win
April 2 at 5:08PM
Echo7 : Not quite sure how you managed to draw me so realistically....but you aced it. Seriousley good. Saves me looking in the mirror for the rest of the day . Congrats
April 3 at 11:10AM
rishylou (Richelle) :
Well today is the day that I branch out to another medium other than pastels! I am spending an art afternoon with a relative and am going to attempt acrylics! depending on the results will depend on whether I post or not!
Shakeadog : Im sure your talent will shine throw no matter what you use !
January 28 at 7:27AM
rishylou (Richelle) : hmmm not so sure...not a very successful day, but that's ok, I shall persevere :-)
January 30 at 3:21AM
rishylou (Richelle) :
Well the weather forecast for Canberra today is 35C (95F)and is currently 28.3 at midday with the UV index 'Extreme'. Summer has had a slow start but now is here with avengeance!...ewe! so, doors and windows shut and air con on...a day for in doors and a new piece of artwork!
donkeyoatey : Trade you..freezing to death with a high of 16, and that is WARM for this time of year!
January 1 at 9:36PM
rishylou (Richelle) : If you are talking 16 celsius, I would be happy to trade...if you mean 16 fahrenheit, you can keep it :-D
January 1 at 10:06PM
Flight_of_Raven : I was outside this evening digging through my trunk when I started getting pelted in the face by snow/hail traveling basically horizontally. I, also, will offer you a trade!
January 1 at 11:05PM
Shakeadog : yes barmy and 32 here today in Newcastle :)
January 3 at 6:46AM
rishylou (Richelle) :
Back to work tomorrow after a 3 week break, less time for art :(((
corrinas creations : thats harsh, just think of the Christmas break, can squeeze some in then :)
December 1 at 4:47PM
rishylou (Richelle) :
Thank you to everyone who have reviewed my first 2 posts. Although I joined this site in July last year I have only just begun to post so have a great deal to learn. I have so many more of my works I would like to share with you and will in time.
corrinas creations : Looking forward to seeing more, Im hooked! Your work is an inspiration, please keep it up :)
November 28 at 1:28PM
sandysartstudio : Morning 35 for Toowoomba. That is going to be hot for the mountains. I have job to do outside so will be heading out now to do them before I cook. Sandy
January 8 at 5:04PM
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