Your name: Belynda Henry
What you do: I am an artist, painter and teacher.
Your latest project … is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture inspired by the landscape and colour.It took me a year to produce and is on show now at Richard Martin Art.
What is your favourite…
travel destination Hamilton island or Paris!
hotel/place to stay Qualia, Hamilton Island.
magazine Belle, Vogue Living, Inside Out.
watchmaker Longines
luxury goods company Loius Vuitton, Hermès
three people that inspire/excite you
1) Louise Olsen, Dinosaur Designs
2) Elizabeth Cummings, painter
3) My 2 daughters for their innocent pure belief in their mum.
design classic Hermès, Kelly bag.
new design Landrover Discovery
favourite type of chair Largest size king leather lounge
restaurant Pendolino, Strand Arcade
drink Bollinger
gallery/museum Long list. From the Louvre to AGNSW, plus the many amazing galleries around Sydney that inspire me immensely.
book I am reading Right now I’m reading The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
item in your studio Paints and brushes..
artwork My daughters paintings from when they were tiny. I love the freedom and looseness in childrens creations.
artist I love passionate, creative, succesful artists who believe in their work.
piece of technology iPhone, iPad
creative philosophy Always believe, search everyday, create everyday and never give up.
Belynda Henry’s work is currently on show at Richard Martin Art in Paddington NSW until 7 March 2011.