Bernadette developed her love for Botanical Art whilst at school in
Hertfordshire
,
England
, but put aside her passion for art to pursue her studies in Science at
London
University
and the
National
University
,
Dublin
graduating B.Sc. in biochemistry. She worked in biochemical research and later did a Fine Arts course (History of European Art) at
Trinity
College
,
Dublin
. Bernadette joined Anita Barley’s Botanical Illustration classes at
Burnley
and later some classes with Jenny Phillips. She exhibited at the National Herbarium
Victoria
in 1992; Hamilton Gallery 1993; Eltham Wiregrass Gallery 1993; and hade her own solo exhibitions at
Libby
Edwards
Gallery
,
South Yarra
in 1993 and 1996.
Catalogue 82
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Paeonia lactiflora $2,250
45cm x 36cm
Watercolour
Phalaenopsis $2,250
49cm x 34cm
Watercolour
Helleborus orientalis $1,900
36cm x 28cm
Watercolour