“Painting is my way of exploring the world and appreciating what I see . All my paintings are inspired by life and I often do several studies directly from life before I begin working in imaginative
elements; whether it be a landscape with a dragon or a flower fairy. All my works are painted with love, as explorations of nature and imagination, and I hope that you find some magic and joy in your experience of them.”
Sandra Rose is a classically trained artist specializing in magic inspired oil paintings. From an early age, Sandra was captivated by nature and fairytales, often spending childhood days wandering through forests, and coming up with tales of the creatures who lived there. This lifelong fascination with
the mythical and the natural world has become the heart of Sandra’s artistic practice, where curiosity meets imagination, and exploration takes shape through drawing and painting.
Awards
2019 – Brett Whiteley Scholarship – Julian Ashton Art School
2019 – Jocelyn Maughan Drapery Award
2021 – William Fletcher Tertiary Scholarship
2022 – William Fletcher Development Award
Education
2017-2019: CG Spectrum College of Art and Animation
2018 – 2020: Julian Ashton Art School
2020 – 2022: Hamley Studio
2022 – Present: Academy of Fine Art, Germany
Exhibitions
2023 – Natural Light at Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore
2024 – Lloyd Rees Emerging Artist Exhibition at at Lane Cove Gallery, Sydney
2024 – Ways of Seeing at Wallarobba Arts & Cultural Centre, Sydney