Purple Paradise

Traci is driven by the desire to capture life's expression in her art forms. Her creativity is sparked by feelings of inspiration from nature, her surroundings, people, and Godly inclinations.

During a period of prolonged illness as a child, Traci found comfort in drawing and colour. High school was her first encounter in art studies, learning elements of portraiture and fine arts. Some 20 years later, Traci reconnected with her almost-forgotten desire to draw after attending a community course by Betty Edwards titled, 'Drawing on the right side of the brain'. 

Traci's art practice gives her a sense of worth, accomplishment, and great healing from life's hardships. She finds it truly gratifying when others appreciate and connect her work.

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I felt a deep sense of peace while looking out over the water at this site and endeavoured to capture that serenity in this painting. As daylight fades, a magnificent full moon rises over Sandgate. A purple haze permeates the sky, layering through the clouds and gently spreading across the water, while seagulls play at the edges of the lapping waves. The scene is alive with tranquility, as dusk transforms its colours, mesmerisingly drawing you in.