award winning portrait artist
winner 2012 archibald prize packers prize
winner 2006 shirley hannan national portrait prize
John and Raelene in front of her portrait at the Gallery of New South Wales Archibald Exhibition
raelene sharp - portrait artist
Raelene Sharp has always been fascinated with light, and the way in which it falls across an object or view. The use of light is one of the most compelling qualities of a painting. Raelene tries to use light as a tool not only for effect, but also as a significant addition to the piece, leading the viewer through the painting toward the focal point. Rembrandt, Vermeer and Streeton who consistently used light to help tell their magnificent stories have inspired her. She feels light should not just illuminate a scene it should be a dynamic part of the drama. Raelene has painted many successful paintings following this approach and when painting portraiture and figurative works uses this method to its best advantage to achieve a most satisfactory result.
Welcome to Raelene Sharp.com. Please enjoy some of Raelene Sharp's most recent works.
Welcome to Raelene Sharp.com. Please enjoy some of Raelene Sharp's most recent works.
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