Linda O'Toole

Born In Brisbane Australia 1957.Now living in Sydney married with 2 boys. working as an artist and have recorded a jazz album in 2011.I last exhibited at Gig Gallery Glebe, Sydney, Australia Nov 4-9 2008.with paintings Japanese geisha. The works are watercolour, gouache & mixed media on paper. I went to Japan for the cherry blossom festival, where I photographed & was entranced by Geishas in Kyoto. I have endeavoured to capture their serenity humility and beauty as well as the intricate detail in their kimonos, along with the perfectionism and attention to detail so prevalent in japanese culture. I'm very drawn to the softness and translucency of watercolours and feel it most expresses my personality. I have also used gouache and gold and silver paint and gold and platinum leaf. My latest painting "Opera Rose" is looser and more colorful, of an Opera Composer Chloe Charody.

I am a trained nurse but took up art when my children were little .I have attended many art classes and workshops over the years but am self taught in portraiture. ,

2006 "A Passion For Portraits" Mary Place Gallery Sydney.
2009 "Pretty Girls" joint show at Gig gallery.