Paparver Painting

Born in South African, Shalanda is now based in Geelong Australia, she began to create art seriously four years ago. Most of her work is in Acrylics, she also enjoys printmaking and sketching. She holds a Certificate IV in Visual Arts from the Gordon Tafe Australia, but is mostly self-taught. Shalanda has a great affinity for children and the elderly, and is presently a part-time nanny, which allows her the flexibility to focus on her art. The principle theme in her work is nature and the human body, and how these two connect. Both these elements are reflected in her paintings and printmaking. Her art depicts past natural healing and spiritual growth, which have molded her into the artist she is today. She continues to experiment with different mediums and styles to try and capture the soul of the subject, and how nature is part of who we are and can be. Her paintings reflect the pain of everyday life overcome through having a deep connection to God from where she draws her inspiration and strength. What follows is beautiful and breathtaking, like a new branch bearing fruit from an old root.