Virtual Exhibition - Portraits
Open to Women Artists
Ends On 7th July, 2026
Lenny Pelling creates highly detailed pencil drawings that blend wildlife observation with storytelling, transforming Australian animals into memorable characters filled with personality, humour, and emotional depth. After leaving a corporate career in 2016 to pursue art full-time, she developed a distinctive practice that combines meticulous draftsmanship with a deep love for Australia’s unique wildlife. Rather than portraying animals as static subjects, Lenny imagines them living rich, relatable lives, whether it’s skinks sharing conversations, birds navigating daily adventures, or wombats going about their routines. Her work balances playful visual narratives with a…
Michelle Dumas transforms forgotten thrift-store paintings into dazzling contemporary artworks using thousands of individually applied sequins, breathing new life into vintage florals, landscapes, portraits, and found treasures. Rooted in a love of thrifting, upcycling, and creative reinvention, her practice challenges traditional ideas about value, beauty, and permanence by rescuing discarded artworks and turning them into vibrant, light-filled pieces that constantly shift with their surroundings. Working through an intensely time-consuming process, Michelle carefully builds layers of colour, texture, shimmer, and pattern that invite viewers to slow down and experience the work from…
Natalie Jane Parker creates highly detailed wildlife paintings that celebrate the beauty, personality, and diversity of Australia’s native animals and birds. Inspired by a childhood spent exploring bushland filled with possums, reptiles, birds, and towering eucalyptus trees, her work reflects a lifelong connection to nature and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Working primarily in acrylic on clay-coated board, Natalie carefully captures every feather, fur texture, water droplet, spider web, and habitat detail with extraordinary precision while maintaining a strong sense of warmth and life within each composition. Her paintings…
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