Born in Sydney, I began training formally at the Julian Ashton Art School, The Rocks in 1996. Receiving a Diploma in Fine Art in 2003, I have since been painting private commissions, specialising in portraiture, especially children and young people. It is a constant challenge observing people and capturing their essence, attitude and the amazing translucence of their skin and eyes.
However, occasionally I tend to veer off into the world of whimsy and paint whatever takes my fancy – whether it be urban scenes or vintage cars!
Awards/exhibitions have included:
WINNER – Traditional Oils & Acrylics
2010 LANE COVE ART EXHIBITION “Fiore” August 2010
FINALIST – 2010 Mortimer Art Prize “White Shoes White Ribbon” & “Fiore” Oct-Feb 2010/11
FINALIST – 2008 Mortimer Art Prize October 2008
“..Tonight I’m playing Kate in Pirates of Penzance ..”
HIGHLY COMMENDED – LANE COVE ART EXHIBITION August 2008
“Coffee @ Bertoni’s”
FINALIST – 2007 Lexus Mortimer Art Prize
“Tim Freedman – The Whitlams” November 2007
“The Artist’s Muse”, The Arthouse Hotel Sydney October 2010
“Face Off”, MLC Gallery Ultimo March 2010
The Balmain Art Show Balmain Nov 2005 – 2010
“Best Friend” Exhibition, The Arthouse Hotel Sydney November 2007
Artists on Norton, Parliament House Sydney October 2005
Solo Exhibition, Balmain July 2005
Real Refuses, The Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst May 2005
JAAS Art Show,The Argyle Centre, The Rocks Sydney November 2003
Member – Portrait Artists Australia
Regular Contributor – “Fine Art and Decorative Painting” Magazine
“Fedele believes art should be accessible to everyone, not just the rich and famous….It’s for everyone. My aim is to paint an heirloom people can hand down to their kids, from generation to generation …”
Sarah Sheridan, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 January 2006
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