Meaghan Coles - VISUAL ARTIST

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ASPIRE MAGAZINE FEATURE

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RAW Visual artist of the year 2014 FEATURE in this months ASPIRE MAGAZINE

June/July 2015, Pg 78-79

Words by Sky Harrison featuring artwork
'In her eyes, 102x76cm, oil, spray enamel & resin on canvas

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http://aspiremagazine.com.au/read-the-mag/?start_page=40#magazine-pages

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It's been exactly a year since my last exhibition. Since then let's just say life has been a little crazy, i had to pack up my studio to moved house, my photography business has taken off which has all made it difficult to get any painting done. This week I unpacked all my works in storage, making me miss what I spent 4 years training to do. Don't get me wrong everything I have learnt I use everyday within my photography world @meaghan_coles_photography But nothing is the same as mixing skin tones, exploring colour pallets and putting paint to surface. . . @meaghan_coles_artist . . #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

FRAGMENTS II Oil, spray enamel & resin on board 37 x 42cm @meaghan_coles_artist #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

Spring is on its way ✨ a time to plan new projects @meaghan_coles_artist #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

When you get mail in the post and its not bills #WINNING . . ...but when it's a catalogue sent all the way from #BERLIN including all the artists that have exhibited at #raumfuerdrastischemaßnahmen 2012-2015 . . I spent all of 2013 in Berlin and was lucky to have met the kick ass team @raumfuerdrastischemassnahmen when I needed a venue to host my last exhibition 12X12 in conjunction with the #CELLARGALLERY . . Thank you for including me in print & connecting me with so many international creatives! . . I'm going to need to scrub up on my German to get through this one!! @raumfuerdrastischemassnahmen . . @meaghan_coles_artist #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

This crazy hills weather is killin me! . . I am missing rolling up my studio garage door, taking a breather outside in the fresh air and enjoying the serenity ☕️ . . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan . . #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

Do I have the best job in the world? I think so! . . I get to make something unique & creative that people choose to hang as a feature in their home. . . My paintings are a statement, a talking point, a memory ...something that can brighten your day ✨ . . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

When my life is ruled by my diary, to do lists & deadlines I often fine it hard to switch off & relax. My most favourite thing in the world is visiting new destinations, turning off emails, and wondering carefree... Once again drinking all the coffee and eating all the foods! . . I spent 1 month in Barcelona a few years ago where I would just take my sketch book sit outside & watch the world go by 😍 . . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

So for me to actually have a productive day/ get through the afternoon you'll find me sipping a double shot latte ☕️ I'm lucky to have so many awesome cafes nearby I can sit and people watch ... and spot my artwork in a local magazine 😜 . . Where is your go to coffee spot? . . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

WORKSPACE // I have had some pretty awesome studios over the past few years since grad school . . My favourite time to paint is when my schedule for the day is cleared and free from distractions! . . I'm one of those people that can have the same song on repeat all day and not get sick of it ☺️ The studio is always an 'organised mess' with coffee, herbal tea & dark chocolate easily at hand ✨ . . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

INSTA LOVERS! . . As you have probably noticed I'm not usually one to post a sneaky selfie, it actually it feels quite foreign being the subject of interest! . . A lot of you probably don't know I balance my time between painting and working as a photographer @meaghan_coles_photography . . My passion started with painting and over the past couple of years has shifted into capturing digital stills. I have always owned a camera but my first DLSR I owned I actually traded an artwork for! . . I love how painting can be so experimental & my clients can fall in love with something so handmade... It's an awesome feeling seeing a finished piece hanging on display! . . When I am not in the studio experimenting with spray paint & mixing skin colours you will probably find me behind the lens exploring locations, drinking coffee or devouring aaallll the food & wine from the Adelaide hills! . . I am inspired by all sorts of popular imagery; my surroundings, colour combinations, and current trends in the fashion industry. . . Throw back to that time the talented @mcgeesees snapped me in the studio . @meaghan_coles_artist #insta180 #theinstagramplan #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour #doitfortheprocess

LAYERED RESIN & spray enamel on circular board @meaghan_coles_artist #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour

Brow game strong ✌️ @meaghan_coles_artist

Colour inspo @meaghan_coles_artist #meaghancoles #adelaideartist #visualartist #painter #oils #mixedmedia #paintedfaces #beauty #studio #sketchbook #model #portraiture #interiordesign #colourful #contemporary #oilpainting #gallery #artwork #mixedmediapainting #resinartwork #watercolour