ABOUT
ARTIST, DESIGNER, DREAMER
#selfie
oil on canvas
76cmx61cm
2015
As a versatile artist, Benitta creates captivating artworks across multiple mediums, including pastels, oils, and digital (vector drawings).
She specialises in creating stunning, lifelike portraits and figurative works of art in pastels and oils. With a deep appreciation for the human form and a masterful understanding of colour and composition, Benitta has become known for her ability to capture the unique personality and essence of her subjects.
In the realm of digital design, Benitta is an accomplished illustrator and designer, bringing her unique style and flair to various projects. From creating mascots and illustrations for schools to designing repeat patterns for textiles, her creativity knows no bounds.
Benitta's diverse skill set also includes freelancing as a set designer and illustrator for stage productions. For over a decade, she has worked with a boutique creative production company (Pen2Stage), designing sets and characters for popular children's shows such as Jungle Book Jive, Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Activision’s Sky anders. Her work has been seen by audiences across the globe, including Singapore, Philippines, India, China and Dubai.
Benitta's work brings joy and creativity to all who encounter it, with each piece carrying her signature style and artistic flair.
RESUME
EDUCATION
2008 - 2010 Diploma of Graphic Design
Commercial Art Training College
1997 - 1999 Bachelor of Business, majoring in
Communication, extended major
in Advertising
Queensland University of
Technology
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
9-13 Apr 2018
Drawing Intensive - Cast & Figure
Tutor: Andrew Bonneau
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
9 Nov - 7 Dec 2016
The Anatomy of Style Figure Drawing Course
Tutor: Patrick J. Jones
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
9-11 Sep 2016
Portrait From Life in Oils/graphite
Tutor: Andrew Bonneau
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
20-22 May 2016 Still Life Painting
Tutor: Andrew Bonneau
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
19 - 20 Mar 2016
Drawing, an Essential Skill for Everyone
Tutor: David Henderson
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
5 - 6 Sep 2016 Level 1: Portrait In Pastels
12-13 Sep 2015 Level 2: Portrait In Pastels
2-13 Mar 2016 level 3: Portrait In Pastels
22-24 July 2016 Level 4: Self Portrait in Pastels
Tutor: David Wells
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
13-15 Nov 2015 Modern Impressionism in Oils
Urban, Figurative & Still Life
Tutor: Colley Whisson
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
10-12 June 2016 Seascape, landscape & interior
Tutor: Colley Whisson
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
15, 22, 29 Oct & 5 Nov 2015
Skin Tone & Glazing Workshop in Oils
Tutor: Marcel Desbiens
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
13, 20, 27 Aug & 3 Sep 2015
Luminous Flowers & Glazing In Oils
Tutor: Marcel Desbiens
Venue: Brisbane Painting Classes
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015
- “From Day to Day”, Cactus Espresso Bar, Ipswich
2013
- “Let’s Face it”, The Joynt, South Brisbane
2011
- “All of me”, White Canvas Gallery, Fortitude Valley
2008
- “…Something to be”, Bella Art Gallery, Spring field Lakes
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
- Salon Des Refuses - Brisbane Portrait Prize, 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane,
- The Ipswich Art Awards, North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre, 2B Pine Street, North Ipswich
2019
- The Ipswich Art Awards, curated exhibition, Fire Station 101 - Ipswich Innovation Hub
2018
- The Exquisite Palette Show., Tacit Gallery 123a Gipps St, Collingwood, Victoria
- “Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular” curated exhibition, Central Plaza One, Brisbane
2017
- Cliftons Art Prize, Brisbane
- “Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular” curated exhibition, Central Plaza One, Brisbane
- "Off the Wall 0 Arts Connect Annual group exhibition, Ipswich Community Gallery
2016
- "O ff the Wall - Arts Connect Annual group exhibition, Ipswich Community Gallery
- ”Art & Design Show”, St Sebastian’s, Yeronga
- “Volcanic colours”, Boonah Regional Art Gallery
- “BWC Regeneration 2016” (curated) Aspire Gallery, Paddington
- “Petite Pieces 2016”, Aspire Gallery, Paddington
- “Handful of Ipswich Artist”, Regional Arts House (Artslink Queensland)
- “People – Places (curated by Ipswich Art Gallery), Ipswich Community Gallery
2015
- "O ff the Wall - Arts Connect Annual group exhibition, Ipswich Community Gallery
2014
- ”Yeronga Art Show”, St Sebastian’s, Yeronga
- 2014 “Augmenting Aqua”, ArtTime Supplies, Ipswich
2013
- “Stimulate your Senses”, Ipswich Community Gallery, Ipswich
- Artist Hive “Art with Attitude”, Barsoma, Fortitude Valley
2012
- “Stimulate your Senses”, Ipswich Community Gallery, Ipswich
- “Spring Art Exhibition”, St Sebastian’s Primary School, Yeronga
2011
- “Stimulate your Senses”, Ipswich Community Gallery, Ipswich
AWARDS & PRIZES
2021
- Finalist, Salon Des Refuses - Brisbane Portrait Prize
2019
- Winner, Zonta Silhouette Design Competition (design to be used as a public art sculpture)
2017
- Finalist, Cliftons Art Prize, Brisbane
2013
- Semi Finalist: Doug Moran National Art Prize
GRANTS
2015
- RADF grant for Professional development
ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
2014
- Artist in Residency: St Peters Lutheran College Spring field, Qld
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
- ‘Flora - Endangered Species’ was selected by
Ipswich City Council for the Green Walkable
Street Art project.
2018
- Public art face cut outs for Cobb and Co
Heritage Park, for Ipswich City Council
2017
- commissioned (Ipswich City Council) to paint backdrop for ArtBeats “Enchanted Forest” festival (1 of 3 Artists)
2016
- commissioned (Public Art Project) to paint “Hug Me” tree Sarah Drive Park,Yamanto, Qld
2015
- artist for Artslink Queensland Animating Spaces “Bottle Alley Mural” public art project, Ipswich, Qld
2013
- commissioned to paint two life-size rhino sculptures for Taronga Zoo’s Wild! Rhino public art project, NSW
- commissioned to paint a mural for AMW hair & beauty(Toowong)
2010
- commissioned to paint a mural for City Physio (Brisbane)
2008
- painted Traffic Signal box in Paddington (Cnr of Castelmaine St, Caxton St & Given Tce, Qld
2004
- commissioned to paint a mural for Riverview Childcare Centre
COLLECTIONS.
- St Peters Lutheran College Spring field
- private collections in London, Czech Republic, Australia
