Lizzy Newcomb

18 October - 8 December 2019

Lizzy Newcomb discovered her love of drawing and colour by watching her Dad at his desk creating wonderful Architectural plans, he coloured all his work by hand using vibrant watercolour.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Lizzy has been influenced further by the colours of her country and the brilliance of everyday life in Sydney. As a child Lizzy spent much of her time in the bushland near her home, discovering the sights, smells and sounds that the bush holds.

Being self-taught Lizzy says there are no rules or inhibitions, she can just tap into the child within and use the memories of seeing amusing sights and sounds throughout her life. People going about everyday life are a great source of inspiration. They all end up in her work somewhere. Lizzy says that sometimes the work just appears on the canvas as if put there by someone else, you look at the clock and realize you have been painting for hours.

Her artwork has led her to illustrate her first children’s book called My name is Lizzie Flynn in 2015 and her second book called Backyard in 2018.

Lizzy’s exhibition for Hawkesbury regional Gallery, Small Tales depicts the small tales of an interesting life. Those little moments that make us smile, reflect and remember.

A number of the artworks in the exhibition are for sale and you can purchase Lizzy's books Backyard and My Name is Lizzie Flynn shop.

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