ARTIST BIO

RIA TIMS

I am self taught but have had private and group tuition from my favourite artists, Walter Magilton (Warrandyte) and Jenny Mitchell (Montsalvat Eltham)  Both very much admired.   Art is in my genes,  Creativety is heritable.

Being European and self taught, I could be classified as "Une Naive Artiste" a common expression used in Europe which is often given to a self taught artist. It is certainly not a derogatory expression, it celebrates the perspective of an artist and rejects the insincere sophistication that is upheld as a core value within more traditional forms of art. 

Art has always been a big part of my life, my father was also an artist and photographer, he was extremely talented. I am also a descendant  of the famous well known Flemish/Dutch artist Jan van Eyck, a heritage I am very proud of.

I adore Abstract and Contemporary Art. 

I am drawn to the vibrancy and energy of bright colours, using oil, acrylic charcoal and a lot of texture. Bright and brilliant colours can have a powerful effect on emotions in an art work. Creating abstract nonrepresentational art is a big part of my inner feeling and personality, it is the ultimate freedom of visual expression, there are "NO RULES".

As Vincent Van Gogh once said "I want to paint what I feel, and feel what I paint".  (I can relate to that)

My own slogan LIFE IS ART, LIVE IT IN COLOUR

I am a member of various art associations

My art works can be seen digitally on Gallery247, Instagram, Google, Bluethumb, and more.

MY AWARDS.

2022.     WINNER "ABSTRACT SECTION"  RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY.   JUDGE - MICHAEL GOFF

2022      BEST CONTEMPORARY  RAS - JUDGE-REGINA HONA

2023      HIGHLY COMMENDED - CONTEMPORARY/ABSTRACT  JUDGE- DAVID CHEN

2023      HIGHLY COMMEDED-LANDSCAPE  JUDGE- CATHY HAMILTON

2024      BOB LEWIS AWARD - BEST ABSTRACT - JUDGE - LEE MACHELAK

2025     COMMENDED ABSTRACT - JUDGE-REGINA HONA