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Greg Wardle......a Short Biography
UNIQUE. ALIVE . EXCITING.
REFRESHING. PRECIOUS. VALUABLE...
Such descriptions have and are still
being applied to prominent Australian artist, Greg Wardle.
Paintings by this renowned artist hang
in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and
overseas. America, England, Japan, Germany etc. and are eagerly
sought after by collectors.
Educated in Brisbane, Queensland, Greg
graduated with degrees in Applied and Fine Art from the Queensland
College of Art, majoring in Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking.
First employed as a Graphic Artist for a government department,
his flair and artistic skills were soon sought after by a number
of advertising agencies and major corporations. Throughout this
period in commercial art, Greg continued to follow his passion for
the fine arts, honing his skills in painting with many successful
entries in art competitions and various exhibitions.
Having gained recognition from within
the industry, Greg Wardle is regularly engaged as an art judge and
critic. He has accepted positions in gallery management and also
acts as a private art consultant. Greg has mounted many solo and
joint exhibitions, his reputation ensuring success. His unique
style now being acknowledged, praised and keenly sought after.
Commissioned works are prominent in both the public and private
arenas. Further exhibitions overseas are being planned.
His love of painting and his success
to date have allowed him to concentrate on the fine arts with both
painting and teaching becoming priorities. This new developing
"Modern Australian Style" of painting has led to a more
public profile for Greg, regularly appearing in all the broadcast
media.
Greg works in all styles, from
abstract to realism, with a penchant for Modern Australian
landscapes. He describes these as being contemporary - expressing
the raw power of the landscape whilst reflecting his personal
affinity and empathy with the environment.
As well as original pieces, a number
of limited edition prints are now produced. Each print is
individually signed and numbered by hand, and will prove to be a
prudent investment.
Greg is currently Artist-in-Residence
at one of Australia's most successful tropical island resorts,
ensuring international exposure. He also conducts classes and
retreats as well as maintaining his selling collection in the
resort's gallery.
A purchase of a painting by Greg
Wardle will ensure personal satisfaction, whether as an item of
aesthetic pleasure, as an investment, or both.
Greg will be happy to accept
commissions or reply to purchase inquiries, please E-mail
him on
greg@gregwardle.com.au
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