Born in Darlinghurst and raised in Drummoyne, Denise Faulkner was a real city girl... or so she thought.
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The artist completed a Diploma of Fine Arts at the National Art School in Darlinghurst in 1996, and then a degree from the same college a few years later.
After a few group shows with friends she turned her back on being a professional artist, preferring to eat and so got a job in the Gallery Shop at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Starting as a casual she rose to the position of book buyer, combining her two great loves - art and books.
While she was there she did many various part-time and evening courses from psychology to jewellery making and creative writing in a bid to keep her mind active.
Denise, her partner and their cat recently took the plunge and moved permanently to their weekender situated on a bush block with a great big mountain in the middle, just outside of Mudgee NSW.
It was a long way removed from the city life she was used to.
She is still adapting to the peace, the tranquility, the stars, the birds, the wildlife and the inspiration but loving every minute of it.
Denise will be exhibiting her delightful water colours at the Milk Factory Pop-Up Gallery in time to celebrate Easter in the Southern Highlands.
The exhibition Denise Faulkner - New and Recent Works will run from Saturday, April 20 until Monday, May 13.
