The Art & Soul of Chantal Handley
Artwork by Chantal Handley
I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, although I have never had any formal Fine Art training.
I attended the Advertising Academy in Brisbane, studying graphic design and gaining an excellent knowledge of computers and graphic programs.
I worked in the Graphic Design industry for 10 years before I finally grew tired of sitting at a computer and not drawing. I still felt I needed the security of commercial art and since I’ve always been interested in animation went on to complete a Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, learning 2D & 3D traditional animation techniques.
I love animation and creating an art form that really comes alive on the screen is amazing and lots of fun! I worked in the animation industry for five years.
Both animation and graphic design are extremely deadline driven and because I am a self-confessed workaholic, I would stay on through the night to get a project completed or a newspaper out! Then in 2005, the first of my four children was born.
I now work as a freelance artist, inspired and growing constantly by everything I love. I am now lucky enough to work full-time doing what I love every single day!
I live and draw in Perth, Australia with my husband Alex and 4 beautiful sons.
Drawing Academy is totally amazing! It’s a course I have also wanted to do but have never had the time!
You should vote for me if you like my artwork and think I deserve to win! :)
Beautiful! water is great :)