Ida Arakel

"I have loved to draw and paint from a young age. Art became my passion during my teenage years, where I participated in school art competitions, exhibitions and sold my paintings. 

I took a break from my art while I raised my family. In 2007, I returned to my art due to moving to LA. While in LA, I had many opportunities to take part in different art classes and refresh my drawing skills. 

When I returned to Sydney I continued with my art classes and gradually added watercolour and acrylic to my painting techniques.

In March 2014, my still life painting was highly commended at Castle Hill Agricultural Society’s Art Exhibition. I regularly participate in local art exhibitions and art workshops. My artwork “The Outback” came First Place in The Gaslight Tea and Coffee Shoppe Award in Small Paintings at the 2015 Castle Hill Art’s Show. My artwork “Blue Lake” was also Very Highly Commended in the same exhibition. 

I am constantly preparing myself for upcoming exhibitions and markets.