Gemma Louise Pap

I have been involved in the art world in Australia since 2006 after moving here from the UK. In the UK I was involved in exhibitions receiving multiple sales and commissions which are in private collections around Europe. I am currently based in Melbourne after moving down from North Queensland 2 years ago to expand upon my art and grow my business. My mother was a commercial artist in the UK so i grew up in a very creative environment. I do feel as if I grew up in art school under my mothers direction. I still receive plenty of

I create art because...

I love the challenge of trying to capture the cheeky unique characters of our Australian wildlife, and all our incredible scenery.

I am different to most artists because...

I am very bright and colourful I always try to paint in a unique style to create something new and interesting each time.

When you look at my art, the thing I want you to feel is...

That I have captured the personality of the animal that I have painted. The cuteness in the big googly eyes of the possum, the sleepy koala, the cheeky Cockatoo. To bring back happy memories and to encourage people to want to protect our unique wildlife and incredible natural environment.

The thing I most want to say to non-artists is...

have a go you never know where it will take you.

I believe art is an important part of our lives because...

It can capture memories emotions and wonder