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Pastels are immediate, colourful & responsive ... that is why they are the preferred medium for artist Carolyn Sheather. Whether she is stalking animals on local farms, studying life models, or making beautiful mess in her studio, she uses Pastels like an extension of her hand, and mind. Her latest series called ’Free Range’ came about after a 3yr stint in the retail world, where she utilised her talents working for an Australian Icon in ways that were not satisfying her creative spirit. After leaving her job and reconnecting to rural life a seed was planted, an idea grew and the series began to emerge. She is admired for her confidence and knowledge in both making those first marvellous marks, and keeping them, critical to the life, liveliness and sense of form, without losing the quality of surface. It’s a pure joy!

Carolyn’s work is only available on her web site because whatever she finishes and frames usually sells on presentation. As soon as the ‘Free Range’ series is finished she will be holding her first solo exhibition. Her intention is to produce stationery with her ‘Free Range’ images so they can be enjoyed in everyday situations. Prior to her sojourn away from her art she was represented at Regional Galleries in Tamworth and Caloundra, and Private Galleries in & Maleny and Montville, Hervey Bay and Maryborough. Some astute Investors have seen her potential and she now has works in private collections in Europe and South America.

Carolyn’s affair with the Masters began when she was a child so it was only natural that when her family had outgrown her, she would travel to the heart of fine art, Europe. She was in love with the architecture, craftsmanship and imagination wherever she went. She said she could” hear the Masters whispering” to her from ancient stones and streets. I think I can smell another series brewing ...

Largely self taught, Carolyn did win a couple of College awards for Life Drawing while studying for her Qualifications. A few years later she decided to enter an art show to “see if she had something to give” and she won her section, so she entered another and won again ... you get the picture.

One of 11 children bought up on a dairy farm that developed into an Angus Stud she was constantly surrounded with images of rural inspirations and animals. Her first studio was a creek bed and her first paints were made from grinding stones into pigments. She loved horses with a passion and all her spare time was devoted to playing, riding and just being with her beloved steeds. Her daytime dream of droving was her reality, and still to this day she still loves to be surrounded by the sights and sounds country life. She was lured to town many years ago to pursue her career and although has never lived in a city, she has lived in many rural communities, as she does today. Located in a little country town on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland where she can walk to local farms and draw characters for current series, she has a supportive, creative household, a small studio and a huge place in her heart filled.