Denise Daffara

Artist

Bio

Denise Daffara

Born in Wellington in New Zealand, Denise remembers a childhood spent pestering her parents for new crayons, pencils and paints, to feed her burning desire for colour in her life. In the late eighties Denise emigrated to Australia, a decade later she came into contact with well established local artist Peter Hales, who is based in Noosa. It was under his guidance that Denise started to take her art and her passion more seriously through regular mentoring, lessons and guidance.

Denise’s early works expressed an essence of femininity, frivolity and fun in a modern figurative style. Her art practice is an intuitive, light and colour fuelled exploration of her life’s journey.

Reoccurring motifs include Australian and New Zealand botanicals and plenty of tea related moments. You’ll also find Matisse inspired feminine figures visiting her painted interiors and table settings depicted in a non realistic, contemporary style. Her art expresses the sacred union between beauty and healing for the heart – for the artist and the viewer.
She is constantly evolving her style and subject as it directly relates to her life and energy flow. Attending workshops both in person and online brings her into contact with new skills and refreshes her practice progressively.

Denise has created many privately commissioned works over the years, including two that have become book covers. Her artwork is represented in various Australian and overseas collections.

Education
Creative Visionary Program (12 weeks) with USA artist Nicholas Wilton 2020
Abstract Mojo online course with Tracy Verdugo 2019
Color of Woman Intentional Creativity® Training with Shiloh Sophia, Ca USA 2013
2 Day Workshop with NSW artist Tracy Verdugo 2013
Art retreat/workshop in Bali with USA artist Flora Bowley 2012
4 year apprenticeship (1 day p/week) with artist Peter Hales 2001-2005

Gallery Representation
Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, Buderim Qld 2006 - 2021
Stevens Street Gallery, Yandina, Qld 2022 - present