Velia Newman

Velia's Biography

Largely self-taught Velia’s painting career started at age 9, under the guidance of her mother, Anita Newman, who is one of Australia’s better known Romantic Impressionists.

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For over a Decade, Velia’s works have created an enormous impact on both the Domestic & International stage. Velia’s works have featured with & are Acclaimed by Famous Australian Artists including David Boyd & Esteemed Archibald winner, Geoff Dyer. Velia’s works feature in some of the world’s best private collections & can be viewed in Galleries throughout, Asia, North America, & United Kingdom. Velia now has 7 works in Limited Edition numbered Print, Only 1/99 of each is being offered World Wide, Angelfish, Seahorses, Octopus Garden- (from the much-acclaimed Oceania Series ) Floral Dance, Daisy & Tulips, Racing & The Kite - they are sure to become a worthwhile Investment & sought after by collectors. 

The popularity of this series in the U.S, Velia describes as overwhelming as an activist for the protection of Australia’s Great Barrier reef/ecosystems, Velia supports Mote Marine Laboratories Sarasota FL USA & ongoing research for healthier World Oceans for generations to come. The Oceania series, Velia describes as almost childlike in character, Innocent in Nature yet bold & very colourful in behaviour. It depicts the frivolity, diversity & splendor that is our marine life & Great Barrier Reef.