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 children and capturing their essence, attitude and the amazing translucence of their skin and eyes. I prefer to paint from life, but am happy to paint from photographs as is necessary and often the case with young, energetic children.
Portraits can be commissioned in pencil, charcoal, conte, pastel and of course, the most classic of all, oils.
My first solo exhibition in July 2005 included a nostalgic retrospective of 1950′s, 1960′s and 1970′s Australiana and the love of the Holden car. This collection was named “The Australian Icons Suite”. These paintings were simply fun … edgy and a little “campy”, playful and seductive.
Exhibitions have included:
The Balmain Art Show, Balmain November 2005 – 2008
FINALIST 2007 Lexus Mortimer Art Prize November 2007 ”Tim Freedman – The Whitlams”
HIGHLY COMMENDED Lane Cove Art Prize August 2008 ”Coffee @ Bertonis”
FINALIST 2008 Mortimer Art Prize October 2008 ”.. Tonight I’m playing Kate in Pirates of Penzance..”
JAAS Art Show,The Argyle Centre, The Rocks November 2003
Real Refuses, The Tap Gallery, Darlinghurst May 2005
Solo Exhibition, Iain Howells Gallery, Balmain July 2005
Artists on Norton, Parliament House, Sydney October 2005
The Balmain Art Show, Balmain November 2005
Portrait prices vary depending on size, complexity and number of subjects. I like to keep them affordable for all. “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, SMH 12 January 2006.