Artist Bio - Christine Davis

                                       CHRISTINE DAVIS ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Utilizing my favorite medium of oil paint, I desire to capture the beautiful seascapes and landscapes of South Australia. When it comes to seascapes, I am drawn to the contrast of the light weathered wooden jetties and the ocean's blues and greens, expressing calmness and a sense of peace and hope of being on the beach. In landscapes, I love to showcase our rugged countryside, including the sculptural shape of the gum tree. My paintings have a calming influence on the viewer, bringing nature before their eyes. I am known for my seascapes, especially my skill in depicting water.  I began learning how to paint water from many hours fishing off jetties, mesmerised by the movement and reflections of its surface. Since childhood, I've had the passion and desire to recreate what I see and experience onto paper or canvas. Both my father and grandma were landscape oil painters. I remember watching my grandma paint landscapes of the Flinders Ranges including old stone buildings, gum trees, hills and grass. Once my children were at school I decided to follow my passion to be an artist. This journey began with mixed media and drawing classes at the Victorian Artist Society in Melbourne. Here, I was inspired by my instructor, who when watching how I paint, said, 'I think you are an oil painter'.  Later during further study at Victoria University, I was introduced to oil painting. Here I grew to love how rich and versatile this medium is. Since graduating with a Diploma of Visual Arts, I have concentrated on expanding my skills and my art-work portfolio.  My current focus is developing my own unique style, bordering between realism and impressionism. This draws out the natural beauty of the environments captured. I sell my artworks online and in exhibitions and galleries across South Australia.

My Artshow Awards

		Artshow: Victorian Artist Society Student exhibition Title: Gardenia Award: Highly commended Sponsor: Windsor and Newton Prize: Watercolor set
		Artshow: Watershed Art Prize Title: Escalator To Jungle Award: Finalist Sponsor: Salisbury Council, South Australia
		Artshow: Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize Title: Gum Tree Award: Finalist
		Artshow: Watershed Art Prize Title: Koala Award: Finalist Sponsor: Salisbury Council, South Australia
		Artshow: Adelaide Art Society Autumn show Title: Autumn Path Award: Peoples choice Sponsor: Adelaide Art Society Prize: 200
		Artshow: Watershed Art Prize Title: Second Waterfall At Waterfall Gully Award: Short listed Sponsor: Salisbury Council, South Australia
		Artshow: Light Space Time seascapes exhibition 2023 Title: Glenelg Jetty At Sunset Award: Honorary Mention Sponsor: Light, Space, Time
		Artshow: Fusion waterscapes art exhibition Title: Crystal Clear Waters Award: Finalist Sponsor: Fusion online gallery
		Artshow: Fusion waterscapes art exhibition Title: Steps To Water Award: Honorary Mention Sponsor: Fusion online gallery
		Artshow: Royal Adelaide Show Title: Waves Over Marino Rocks Award: First Sponsor: Art to Art Prize: $200 voucher
		Artshow: Royal Adelaide Show Title: Waves Over Marino Rocks Award: First Sponsor: Port Community Arts Centre Prize: $50
		Artshow: Royal Adelaide Show Title: Waves Over Marino Rocks Award: Merit Sponsor: Royal Adelaide Show
		Artshow: Blue Koi Gallery Water theme art competition Title: Waves Over Marino Rocks Award: 2nd Place Sponsor: Blue Koi Gallery Prize: $115
		Artshow: Port Community Arts Centre members exhibition. 'Six of the Best' Title: Mary River, Maryborough Award: Highly commended Sponsor: Port Community Arts Centre Prize: 150