REBECCA CARTER

I was born in a small hospital in Lilydale and raised in Victoria's oldest wine area, famous for being the resting place of Dame Nellie Melba.

When I was a little youngster, it all began with a sketching pad and grey lead. Drawing portraits was fun for me, especially drawing faces. Later, as I became more appreciative of the beauty of the countryside, I developed a passion in watercolour landscape painting, which allowed me to use my work to travel to various imagined dream realms.

I kept experimenting with new textures, media, and styles because I was constantly looking for new challenges and ways to push myself. I was fascinated by new scientific laws, new forms of art and architecture, and new religious and political views. Eventually, I fell in love with Renaissance art.

I've triumphed over numerous severe setbacks, such as heart failure. But I firmly think that "you can either choose to sink or swim," and I will always make the decision to swim rather than let these harrowing events shape my destiny. If anything, it's inspired me even more to realise my artistic ambitions.

Then came the creation of my business 'abstractsbyrebeccacarter' in 2021, focusing on modern and contemporary abstract art.
I create artwork using modern mediums including alcohol ink, acrylic ink and creamy chalks. My focus is on texture, movement, colortheory, and symbolic meaning. It is intended to create values and raise awareness for mental health and other issues closest to my heart.

"I think it's important to release my artwork into the cosmos with the intention that it would make people happy and enhance their lives. Since life is brief, why not surround yourself with cheery hues?”