Colour is Important

Painting and drawing are daily routines for this artist who finds that constant eye and hand co-ordination and relentless practice are important for developing her abilities.

Edited by Trevor Lang

Di Tarrant was born in Adelaide in 1938, the younger of two children. During her early working life she did some nursing, but after marrying and starting a family she undertook clerical duties in the automotive field. She has memories of one art teacher who ‘lit her fire’ when she was a young student. “The art teacher was my favourite, and I remember her after all these years with warm feelings,” Di says. “I guess she kindled the flames that would be fanned later in life – to create the passion I now have for all things artistic.” In 2000, Di Tarrant moved to the far south coast of New South Wales. Prior to this she had seen few opportunities to explore the many fields of art. Unsure of what she really wished…

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