Talking of her work and inspirations,
Bec Winnel is a guest speaker at the Semi Permanent Creative Conference
in Sydney on the 10th and 11th of May 2012. Bec says of her work:
"If I couldn’t create art, I think I would curl up and die. I have
always loved creating and sharing artwork. Image making is my therapy
and life fuel!
I’m a self taught artist from a young age. My first exhibitions were in
Nan’s kitchen on her fridge. My art practice has changed from a young
girl, from drawing realistic horses over and over, to exploring digital
art whilst studying graphic design, then back to traditional techniques
for my work as a represented commercial illustrator, advocate with
Element Eden and my personal fine art work. I’ve been exhibiting in
group shows for the past five years with the aim to finally have a solo
show.
My personal work, portraits of feminine beauty, has predominantly been
created using pastel and colour pencil, this year I am exploring oil
painting alongside by previous techniques.
2012 is my first year as a full time artist. Up until now I was creating
my art and commercial illustrations part time whilst working as a full
time graphic designer. 2012 has also brought about a change of scenery.
Originally a country girl, moved to Melbourne for five years and have
now made a new home in the Alpine Valley region of Victoria, where I can
focus solely on my art and be surrounded and inspired by nature and the
simple things in life.
Through my art, I hope to evoke a sensual connection to my subjects
while creating an affection for classic beauty, nature and nostalgia."
