Born in Sydney, Australia. Velia began her painting career age 9 (from a painting family). Largely self-taught although had many years guidance from mother Anita Newman who is a well-known romantic impressionist artist. "Colour, Texture & Imagination are my objectives , with nature as my guide, the palette is endless. " Velia says!

A major part of Velias childhood was the beauty of the natural bush-land,beaches, surf, water and boating activities of the famous Northern Beaches of Sydney. Today these influences are portrayed in the brightness and vivid colour of Velia's paintings. As a full time artist for the past 12 years (previously involved in ceramic and other art mediums) her works have had an enormous impact at this early stage of her painting career. Velia is represented in many private collections with wide recognition nationally. Velia now paints full time from her studio situated on Queenslands beautiful Gold Coast. Australia.

Exhibitions with recognised Australian Artists such as David Boyd , Geoff Dyer (Archibald Prize winner) & many others. Represented in numerous gallery's throughout Australia, Asia, United Kingdom and currently exporting to the United States.

Velia's artworks are bright and colourful and cheerful paintings, and they're extremely thickly textured. The first 2 photos try to show the texture of her works.

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Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Poppy's in Company (Acrylic) Size: image 90x80cm; on stretcher frame Price: SOLD Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Race Past the Buoy(Acrylic) Size: image 100x70cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Ahoy There (Acrylic) Size: image 75x75cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here
Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Sunday Sails (Acrylic) Size: image 60x60cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Dance of the Tulips (Acrylic) Size: image 80x50cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Hibiscus in Company(Acrylic) Size: image 60x60cm; on stretcher frame Price: SOLD Order here
Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Red Tulips (Acrylic) Size: image 25x25cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Mixed Company (Acrylic) Size: image 25x25cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Yellow Vase (Acrylic) Size: image 25x25cm; on stretcher frame Price: POA Order here
Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Paradise Bloom(Acrylic) Size: image 25x25cm; comes framed Price: POA Order here	Click Image to Enlarge Velia Newman: Le - Tulips (Acrylic) Size: image 25x25cm; comes framed Price: POA Order here