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Sophie Ryan
@the_colour_of_sophie

My name is Sophie, I am an emerging artist from Bathurst, New South Wales. I moved to Canberra in 2018 to study at ANU School of Art and Design. I work mostly in painting, I paint a variety of subjects in vidid colour and expressive mark making. 

I enjoy painting landscapes as it helps me to become more in touch with nature, and mindful of my surroundings. It also holds a strong connection to my family home in Bathurst where I often draw my inspiration. 

What is your favourite drink?

I LOVE an infused chai on soy milk! I love the spices! In this weather at the moment it tastes like a warm hug. 

What inspired you to start painting/drawing?

I have always made art from when I was able to hold a brush or pencil. My mum saw importance in art and craft activities, which I am so grateful for. I would often paint outside in the grass all day long! 

I also had some amazing teachers throughout primary and high school that supported and inspired my creativity! 

You can always check out my Instagram @the_colour_of_sophie which has a link to my website www.thecolourofsophie.com. I post updates on events, exhibitions, and other avenues to buy my work. 

What advice would you give other artists/creatives starting out? 

I am still starting out myself, and what I have found so far is that you need to keep creating for the sake of creating, because you love it, because it’s a part of you. Don’t focus your creating around pleasing others. The art world is a hard place, stay true to yourself and your creativity. 

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