Paula Mackay

Biography

I am a self taught artist.  I live in Naarm (Melbourne). I have always been interested in the visual arts : I have a major in visual arts (BA) from Monash University.  I have always been creative and worked in theming events (as an Event Manager) in the corporate world.
My artwork is a collection of still life flowers.  I paint to emphasis the beauty of the flora around me.  The colours of native Australian flora and those seen in Australian gardens are full of energy, life and colour.  I embrace the positive influence on mental health.  Nature has been identified as a positive influence generating  positive emotions.   My paintings celebrate the power of the humble flower in nature.

In the couple of years that I have been painting I have exhibited in 18 groups shows at private galleries or art shows.  My art has sold at 17of those shows.  I won best in show last year at the Kyneton Daffodil art show and a finalist in the Feel Good Art Prize at Quadrant Gallery.