Welcome to the Carmen Delprat Art Blog: Featuring work in progress.

Welcome Art Lovers!

Art is not just a form of expression; it’s a way of life. It’s a journey into visions, intuition, and the unknown, blending creativity with technique to explore the depths of human experience. For me, being an artist is a profound commitment to understanding the world, connecting with nature, and unveiling the beauty and mystery of our existence through art.

We live in a culturally rich and diverse world where art serves as a universal language of connection and intuition. It bridges gaps, fosters understanding, and reaffirms what is truly valuable and significant.

My goal as an artist is to craft compositions that are not only strong and bold but also beautiful and original. I aim to create allegories of the natural world that weave together pictorial elements with a touch of fantasy, capturing the essence of our experiences and inviting viewers to question, contemplate, and connect.

Art is woven into my very being. Growing up in a creatively vibrant family nurtured my resourcefulness and artistic expression. From renovating spaces to building harpsichords and exploring novel writing, my upbringing was a testament to the belief that with dedication and hard work, one’s vision can become reality. Music and art were integral to my childhood—playing the piano and alto saxophone and performing in local bands, all shaped my artistic journey. It is only now, as I consider the value of my time, that art holds my full attention. (For a bit of family history, my father, Carl Delprat, built harpsichords in the 1970s and later wrote 16 adventurous novels.)

The drive to create is relentless and exhilarating. It propels me out of bed with new ideas and directions, no matter the hour.

From a young age, I knew art would be a significant part of my life. After high school, I pursued degrees at the University of Newcastle, which set the stage for my artistic career. A chance opportunity in Sydney—babysitting a friend's kitten—led to my involvement with "A Couple of Cowboys," a production and promotion company. This serendipitous moment marked the beginning of my professional journey, where I illustrated over 1,000 images for the award-winning video board game "Atmosfear."

My work with the company took me to England, where I learned that having an idea is just the start; executing that vision is where artists truly shine. This experience deepened my understanding of the creative process.

After working with various production companies and freelancing in Sydney, I felt a stronger pull towards creating my own work. I pursued a Masters in Fine Art at Newcastle University, dedicating two transformative years to exploring artistic concepts and honing my craft. Despite returning to Newcastle and initially pursuing teaching—a path suggested by my parents—I found great value and joy in it over the years. However, teaching came with its own set of challenges, including administrative burdens and emotional highs and lows. Art became my sanctuary, a way to find balance and share techniques with my students.

Yet, my story doesn’t end there. I am a teacher by day and an artist every other waking moment. I’ve been producing art throughout my teaching career, but it wasn’t until 2019 that I truly began to take myself seriously as an artist. Building my website and developing a line of designer art scarves marked a new chapter in my creative journey.

I invite you to explore the behind-the-scenes of my work. While some artists prefer to keep their process private until the final product is ready, I enjoy sharing the full experience. Art is a blend of experimentation, curiosity, vision, joy, and technique. Over the years, I’ve developed a unique style and technique, experimenting across mediums from illustration to oil painting.

Creating art is a rewarding endeavor that demands time and solitude. Even though I work alone, I never feel isolated. My imagination drives me to bring ideas to life, and I hope to share this journey with you through videos and updates. Ultimately, I want my art to touch people and enrich their lives by bringing beauty into their homes.

I hope you enjoy these glimpses into my creative process as much as I enjoy sharing them. Feel free to explore the finished pieces in the art shop and share your thoughts.

Thank you for joining me on this artistic adventure!

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