Kris Wheeler

Married to David. Mother of four, (now eight) grandmother to eleven.

For as long as I can remember, painting and drawing, in its many mediums and styles, has always been part of my life.  I sold my first pair of paintings at the age of 15, while studying Art in High School.

I was born and raised in Sydney and moved to Queensland in my early 20’s. In my late 30’s (after 16 years as an ‘at home’ mum), I studied commercial art and graphic design – winning the best folio award.

Whilst ink & wash is my favourite medium, I also enjoy working with watercolour, oils and recently tried my hand at pastels. I enjoy painting portraits of my grandchildren and the challenge of turning people’s favourite photos into paintings.

Awards

2017: Best Folio, Minds on Canvas.

Sample Work

Pappy (Watercolour)

Footprints in the Sand (Oil on canvas)

Escape (Oil on canvas)