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Fine Art Career So Far  1996 - 2009  13 years of creative evolving by Roseanne Jones

1996 is when my journey begain creating art full-time, as far back as I can remember I have always done art. As a child I use to enter all the colouring in competitions & won most of them. I loved Disney characters and use to draw donald duck. Art was my best subject at school and it was all I was ever intested in. I believe I was born to be an artist and I have dedicated my life to it. I am a strong supporter of other visual artists also and have recently started my own art collection. If you are an artist and maybe interested in doing a trade, I would love to hear from you! I love all types of visual art.

Sit back with a cuppa and read through my creative progress as a practising visual artist from where it all begain to where I am today.

Paper Cut-Outs, Kiwiana Stylized Nature  1996 - 1998

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I started my art career creating paper collage, cut-out works. My method was drawing the image, painting with acrylic paints on the reverse side then cutting out once dry and gluing selected un shaded pieces on to a black piece of paper. I created stylized landscapes, wildlife designs, geometrical abstract and koru designs. I used fluro and vibrant acrylic paint & glue sticks to glue the work together. Later on these designs became best selling print designs I sold on Gift Cards and as Framed Prints.
Koru Seascape Collection >>>>>
Abstract Koru Print Collection >>>>>

Artist in Residence Positions

1998 Shirley Intermediate School. Part-time -12months
2001OSCAR Network. Full time -six months 

Canvas Cut-Outs, Abstracts  1999 - 2000

Looking for a change from paper, I moved on to canvas. I started with the same technique then I started layering the canvas and building up more texture. I liked to use gold and other metallic colour paints in these works. I started added nylon thread and pieces of fabric for added texture when yust plain canvas turned a little boring. The canvas cut-out were glued onto a canvas support for presentation and selling.

Fabric Collages, Gothic Punk Fashion  2001 - Present

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After working sometimes with fabric on the canvas collages, I started taking a keen interest in fabric. My first fabric collage was inspired by Art Deco, it was silver, black & white diamond checkers. Not to long after creating my first fabric work I took an interest in alternative sub cultures and their fashion styles such as Gothic, Lolita, Punk and the Biker Scene. I decided I would sacrifice my old leather biker jacket to make an abstract collage, it turned out to be the start and inspiration of works to come. I then created a few Gothic styled collages using a layered effect with lace & velvet and sometimes mixing with black acrylic paint. Moving onto Gothic Lolita I added lace and frills. Having explored the Gothic theme I decided to create some Punk Rock Abstract works, these works were great to work on, I added plaid, studs, digital print transfers, safety pins, zips and leather.
Gothic Fabric Collages >>>>>
Punk Fabric Collages >>>>>>

Digital Art, Gothic Punk Graphics  2001 - Present

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During the time creating the fabric collages I was also designing graphics on the computer. My digital art is created from the same inspiration as the fabric collages - youth subculture fashion & style. Cartoon skulls, love hearts & stars + crosses, bats & typography are the main subject matter. My digital art is available to purchase as fine art print collections through this website +  via POD sites for a wide range of fashion accessories & clothing.
Skull & Robot Collection >>>
Deathrock Skull Collection >>
Emo Heart & Skull Collection >
Gothic Skull Collection >>>>>
Fetish Kink Collection >>>>>
Modern Nude Collection >>>
Girly Skull Collection >>>>>>

Digital Photography  2001 - Present

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After starting computer art I bought a digital camera. Once I started taking photos, mainly landscapes I realized I had a natural ability to capture a great composition. I love trees, pathways, park benches and architecture. I am lucky to have been born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. The scenery is gorgeous! A majority of my photography is b&w as I like to just focus on the composition of the shot. Black & white also works into the Gothic feel and solitude I like to capture. I have a few collections available to purchase though this site.
Christchurch City Collection>>>>
Tree & Pathway Collection >>>>
Also a couple of collections that are mixed photography;
Grunge Skull Collection >>>>>>
Urban Landscape >>>>>>>>>>

Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionism  2008-2009

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Wanting a break from messing around with glueing fabric, I decided to paint on canvas supports - just paint no cut-outs of canvas or fabric glued on. Always being more of a abstract artist, I decided to work on this subject. I wanted my work to be more meaningful though not just decorative so I decided to add some words and not just any words, words that meant something to me and maybe others. My style and inner voice is – Text Expressionism, a form of Abstract Expressionism. I use my own personal hand writing, creating a contemporary, modern feel. My contrasts include textured / smooth, controlled / loose, light / dark. I use a limited color palette 2 – 3 in each piece. I use a range of painting tools including a palette knife, different size paint brushes, rollers & occasionally I get stuck in with my hands, there’s nothing like feeling like a child again! 

Read more & view paintings available to purchase >>>>

Plush Toys, Furry Gothic Punk Critters  2008-2009

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Fuzzmos started from playing - experimenting with fabric (a fluffy waistcoat I had cut - up) I created one and then it multiplied - and not like Gremlins!! I created a Mum & Dad then made a litter of small ones. The whole litter sold out!! I found myself out of fabric, the waist coat was only enough for 8 so I had to buy a similar fabric by the metre. This year I will be selling my cute one of a king handsewn critters at The Arts Centre of Christchurch, every Saturday (art on the railings) direct to the public - starting 3rd October.

Fuzzmo's available to purchase >>>>>

Art Exhibitions 1998 - 2009   (Christchurch, New Zealand)

1998End of residency Art Exhibition. Shirley Intermediate
1999 Fifteen –Group Art Exhibition, Space Gallery
2000Seascape Solo Art Exhibitions. Eastside Gallery 
Wildlife Solo Art Exhibitions. Eastside Gallery 
Romance on Canvas, Celebrity Art Auction. The Arts Centre of Christchurch
2001 Illumination –Group Art Exhibition. Creation 
Abstraction Art Exhibition. Cloisters Gallery
End of residency Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Mixed Media Group Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
2002 Diversity –Group Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery 
Art Beat –Open Studio Weekend. Creation
2003Art Beat –Open Studio Weekend. Creation
2004 Rebel. Art Works –Christchurch Arts Centre 
Artamatik Mixed Media.Dux de Lux
Jubilee –Art Exhibition. COCA
2005 Art Beat –Open Studio Weekend. Creation
 Gothic Punk Group Art Exhibition
2006 Art Beat- Open Studio Weekend. Creation
Gothic Punk Group Art Exhibition
2007Gothic Punk Group Art Exhibition
2008Gothic Punk Group Art Exhibition
2009 Self-Expression- Solo Art Exhibition, The Art Department, Christchurch Arts Centre