Naomi Charles

Naomi Charles

Biography
I have always loved drawing. One of my earliest memories relating to art is experiencing the dreamy feeling of ‘getting lost’ in my colouring-in at school at the age of 8.

Studying for Diploma in Fashion Design at the Whitehouse Institute of Design, I truly connected with a few of the subjects – colour theory, art history, fashion illustration and textile design. These subjects brought out the artist within me. In my final year I represented NSW as a finalist in the Witchery Design Award.

After studying, I travelled the world. I visited galleries and loved experiencing the amazing exhibitions and great works of art that have been produced over time. Reading artists’ biographies continues to inspire me, discovering their unique paths and passion for their works. I returned to Sydney inspired and began drawing and painting ever since.

Education
2016 Drawing your Visual Language, Oil Painting from Life – Short Courses. National Art School, Sydney.
1998 Diploma Fashion Design, Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sydney.
(Witchery Design Award, NSW Finalist)
1991 Life Drawing, Calligraphy – Short Courses. Waverley Woollahra Art School, Sydney.

Solo Exhibition
2018 Colour Whisper, Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney.

Group Exhibitions
2017 Eclectic, Artshine Gallery, Sydney.
2016 Group Show, Tap Gallery, Sydney.
2007-Current Ongoing Show, Luxury Boutiques, Sydney.
1998 Sydney Airport Art Award, Finalist, Sydney Airport, Sydney.