Studio visit: Bev Hardidge
“I love depicting nature and the world around me and I’m greatly inspired by what I see on our property and the area we live in, as well as my beautiful family and our travels.”
Bev lives in Hoddles Creek in the Yarra Valley.
She has been keen on art and crafts all her life. Having a creative mum, who was a prolific sewer, knitter and potter, certainly was an influence. Bev says, ‘Being creative is just part of me, I just need to be making something, no matter what it is. Over the years I have dabbled in many creative pursuits. I am a keen photographer and take lots of photos which often become subjects of paintings in some way.’ In the last few years she has concentrated mostly on painting and experimenting with different mediums and styles. Mainly self-taught, she has completed several online courses and a couple of workshops and enjoys trying and learning new things.
Her work is a joyful celebration of nature, beauty, life and colour.
