BEYOND EXCITED to announce that the beautiful people of Little Gallery Trentham have invited me as FEATURED ARTIST for March and April – squeeeee!! Think classic Land Rover (Series 1,
Well, we have arrived in Victoria. As of June, we have become people of the historic village of Trentham! Trentham’s got all the charm — cosy bakeries, vintage finds, art
SO WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING LATELY? GORDANA has flown to The Moon! No seriously, she has. This artwork is one of the illustrations from my second novel, THE LEGACY OF BEAUREGARDE.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS JUNE LONG WEEKEND? Yep, we’re doing it again … artists are once again gathering across the Southern Highlands NSW and opening their studios and galleries JUST FOR
WOO HOO! Muster your friends, book your digs, fill your hip flask and fuel up the dream machine … the SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ART TRAIL is back! So excited to have
WOWZERS! This exhibition is going to be FUN! Sydney-siders, you’ve probably already heard about this magnificent building but for everyone else … Built in the 1880’s, The Fenwick is located
FULL THROTTLE, WINDOWS DOWN, TONGUES OUT Yes, I KNOW I wasn’t planning to have ANY exhibitions this year. But just when I took my foot off the accelerator and eased
It’s with great pleasure that I invite you to the opening of my solo exhibition DREAM MACHINES Primavera on Friday 5 November 6PM. My show at Bowral Art Gallery earlier this year
SOLO EXHIBITION | 1-6 April 2021 It’s been 16 years (yes, you heard right, SIXTEEN!!) since my last solo exhibition. Somehow, between writing, publishing and launching novels, painting commissions and
IT’S AUCTION TIME! You’ve watched, waited and cheered me on, and finally the paintings I began creating for you during the Southern Highlands Art Trail will be auctioned to raise
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN EYE CANDY 7/8 November 14/15 November Marvellous news to usher in spring! So excited to have been curated into the group of artists and creatives taking part
I’m one of the many Aussie artists auctioning a piece of artwork – using the hashtag #ozfireartauction – to raise money for those ravaged by these horrific fires raging across
Yes, we did it! After years dreaming of a rural idyll; craving trees, birds, room to move and clean air, we finally left inner city Balmain and relocated to the
Tomorrow is PUBLICATION DAY and I can’t think of the more perfect time than now to thank the ones who have helped me on this long and colourful journey:
PUBLICATION DAY is 10th JULY 2018 Dearest book- and art-lovers, we have lift off! Here’s the new trailer for your viewing pleasure … make sure to turn your volume
THE NEW BOOK IS COMING! It’s done! And I’ve been absolutely jumping out of my skin to tell you! The new book is finished and will be launched in just
Well, what a cracker 2017 was, and so keen to jump into 2018 with both feet! And, as Natalie says in Love Actually (don’t tell me you don’t love that
My newsletter is a little early this month … with breaking news that just couldn’t wait! Firstly, I’m delighted and absolutely honoured to have been selected as Finalist in the
This month I’m honoured (and a fair bit excited) to hand my blog over to a novelist and screenwriter that all Australians will know. And pretty much the rest
Another year and another Archibald Prize, wow! Unlike last year’s masterful and painterly depiction of Australian icon Barry Humphries (aka our beloved Dame Edna) by Louise Hearman, this year’s winner,
Another excerpt from THE RED DOOR in which we visit the notorious Kirkbride Block at Callan Park Hospital for the Insane. The insane asylum, located in the grounds of
Flashing back to 2012, on the day I first walked past that mansion in Glebe, one of the oldest suburbs in Sydney. The magnificent old building riveted and mesmerised me. It was fronted by
Hallå! It’s been a massive month here at Atelier Fedele – between wrangling the naughty nautical and the budding Blanchett (exciting news there, but our lips are zipped for now!),
Ciao art- and book-lovers! It’s been a long while between portraits, mainly because it’s a total hoot writing and illustrating books. And painting vintage cars, of course But earlier this
Hello lovelies! A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of introducing you to journalist and art historian Jennifer S. Alderson, author of The Lover’s Portrait, an art mystery
February is the month of celebrating Mystery Thriller Week 2017 – a collaboration of over two hundred authors, mystery and thriller fans, bloggers, podcasters and book enthusiasts from around the world.
This month, and for something a little different, I’m chuffed to share with you a little event I’m part of – Mystery Thriller Week 2017 – a collaboration of
This month, in my last post for 2016, I’m going a bit fangirl over this artist: CINDY LANE. Now, I’m not going to repeat what you’ll find in Cindy’s bio:
Hello lovelies, A few international artists (204 to be precise) joined forces (like superheroes!) and created something really small in support of something REALLY BIG! I’m so privileged to be part of “A
Hi all! Can you believe it’s been a year since the release of The Red Door? As Annie would have said: ‘Bollocks!’ and as Claudia would have said: ‘Durr!’ I
That stuff I’m writing? They’re calling it Urban Noir. Who knew? But that’s what the wise ones from Hachette Australia told me … and I suppose they oughta know! Urban
Hallå everyone! Happy last day of winter … the winter during which I’ve been painting furiously for an upcoming art show and totally ignoring the First Draft of the Manuscript
In which everyone gets excited about gargoyles and Flemish tapestries … “Gordana replaced the handset gently into the cradle. ‘Don’t bother staying up,’ Richard had said to her, ‘I’ll be working late.
REMINDER TO ALL FUR BABY MUMMAS AND PAPAS! Because I adore paws & whiskers too, I’m offering Pet Portraits created from your photos until 30th June: Pencil on Paper 30cm
Of late, I’m often being asked: “When will the next book be finished?” “Patience, Grasshopper,” I reply. (No, there are no grasshoppers in the story. Or any other insects, for
In which Maurice Ellis, presenter of Dream Home Australia, interviews the owners of the old Catholic Seminary about their plans to restore the magnificent, but derelict, building … “The film crew hovered,
Well … um … thankfully this week I was able to resume Book Two. Hurrah! Here’s a little bit: “Pale yellow is the colour of betrayal and deception.” – Degas
I was absolutely delighted to be asked to guest post on Linda Hill’s book blog – it was published last night in the UK. Here ’tis: The Red Door on Linda’s
A very belated happy new year, everyone! So, we decided to move … not a jot of writing has been done, and the only painting consisted of slathering Deep Ocean
Merry Christmas to you all, lovely readers and art lovers. Thank you for being utterly brilliant and for your wonderful support of my very first literary offering. So many of you
Dear potential reader, Rest assured that you will find some of the words in this novel offensive, unclear or below or above your reading level. You will be driven to
A little bit manic here at our own house, with builders and painters and sparkies working furiously away. Trying to look at it as inspiration – fodder, if you
Sketching, sketching, painting, painting … trying to bring my characters to life on paper and canvas for Book Two. Will post another snippet soon (did you like the last one?)
A tidbit for you, lovely readers, from the new book – raw and unedited. “Never again was she able to look at a sparrow in the garden without a faint
It happened! And I would like to send big hugs and love to everyone who came along to Gleebooks on Saturday and helped launched the book. Here’s a handful of
Only one week in and already so many wonderful words from reviewers on Goodreads, Amazon and The Reading Room! I am overwhelmed and grateful and wanting to give the world a
The studio is all a-clutter. Stacks of bold, colourful prints are wrapped in crisp brown paper, waiting to be signed with a deadly sharp 5B pencil, rolled and wrapped in
A super big congrats to SARAH CHANCE, the winner of the final draw! Sarah, you’ve just scored a signed copy of The Red Door PLUS a signed illustrative print of
Thanks for joining me for The Red Door Dirty Great Big Final Draw! Here’s what happened: Video 6th Draw 1oct
Congratulations Alan Harpley!
Doing it in French – avec la belle Eugenie! London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, Split, Dubrovnik, Rome, Venice, Florence, Verona, Olbia, Berlin … just a few of the cities on
Buona sera! So, our Julia travels to bella Italia, immerses herself in its wonderful food, wine and culture, returning to Oz a year later a fluent and smouldering Mediterranean babe! Here
Our third winner of a signed copy of The Red Door is ***drumroll*** MARIA SCOTT! Congratulations Maria and welcome to all our new subscribers.
Video 3rd Draw 13sept This is Emma who, at the age of 14, was my first ever artists model and star of the Australian Icons Suite. Emma, how wonderful it’s
Video 2nd Draw 6sept Big congrats to this week’s winner of a signed copy of The Red Door – VALENTINA CASTALDO! What a gorgeous name you have, Valentina! Welcome to
And here it is! Sending out big thanks to Dane of Ebook Launch for taking my illustration and transmogrifying it into a spectacularly creepy book cover. Drop me a line
Our first winner of a signed copy of The Red Door is ***drumroll*** MAUREEN TATE! Congratulations Maureen and welcome to all our new subscribers! You are all welcome to invite
Meet this week’s barrel girl: Domenica – a singer/songwriter from Sydney, who is passionate about cats, sloths and breakfast foods, and about to depart on a whirlwind whistle-stop trip of
‘YOU KNOW SHE’S sleeping with half of Glebe, don’t you?’ Emile slyly watched Anne for a reaction. Warren’s eyes popped open. ‘No!’ ‘Yes!’ ‘Who?’ ‘Well,’ Emile was undeniably enjoying himself.
‘Hey – why don’t we break in?’ ‘What?’ ‘Break into Number Three. Well, it won’t be breaking in, not technically. I’ve got a set of keys to the flat.
Guess what HOT little item just landed on my doorstep? THE PRINTED PROOF OF THE RED DOOR!!! The excitement level here is very, very HIGH. Can’t show you the cover
I’m so flattered by the enthusiasm and support from family, friends and followers for my debut novel The Red Door. So, from now I’ll start posting little excerpts from the
Oh my goodness, with all the excitement of receiving not only the first proofs for revision from the publisher, but the first proofs for the C-O-V-E-R (YES!), I forgot to post
Redbubble just keeps bringing out more & more great stuff. Now drawstring bags & notebooks! Huzzah!… Here’s the link: Rosa Fedele for Redbubble
George R.R. Martin said: “I think there are two types of writers, the architects and the gardeners. The architects plan everything ahead of time, like an architect building a house.
Sketching Claudia, one of my lead characters in The Red Door.
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Sketching with my beautiful new Derwent pencils, brought for me by friends all the way from Derwent UK!
My vintage cars are now available on pencil skirts (and other things too …) So excited! Here’s the link: Rosa Fedele on Redbubble
Y’know those vintage cars I’m crazy about and keep painting? Well, now there’s merch!! You can have a print on your iPad or iPhone case, tote bag or even a
Another audacious abstract from The Red Door Rxx
THANK YOU! For exceeding my bandwidth! So, I just found out from my trusty techo that you, darling followers, have made so many visits to my site that it
A sneaky preview of #TheRedDoor #amwriting #thriller #mystery #crime #novel #fiction #glebe
The inspiration behind grand old ‘Margarita House’ in #thereddoor #thriller #mystery #glebe #oldarchitecture #history
Heritage walk of Glebe, showing friends the inspiration behind #thereddoor #amediting #amwriting #WANA #thriller #mystery
So. Just received editor’s major developmental edit. Busy few weeks ahead!#amediting #thereddoor #thriller #mystery
New business cards, fab new website, new Twitter address https://twitter.com/rosafedeleart and first draft manuscript – yippeekiyay! Happy first day of spring 🙂
New Work in Progress “Perhaps there had been more to Annie’s cabaret career than I had previously imagined.” #thereddoor #reddoor #newbook
MAD MAX Rumour has it the new Mad Max movie will be out soon – brings to mind a few paintings I did some years ago for a client who
New Work in Progress “He’s watching me.” #thereddoor #reddoor #newbook
New Work in Progress “I had managed, quite by serendipitous accident, to find the tanglewood trees.” #thereddoor #reddoor #newbook
Sneak peak of detail of my Archibald entry for this year – off we go to the AGNSW!
While I paint, listening to – Eastern Winds Brilliant tune by Domenica.
PAA Multicultural Australia Exhibition – opening night. With my beautiful subject Sekneh Hammoud. Wonderful exhibition and so privileged to be hung amidst such amazing Australian artists, do go see it
Fresh off the easel: ‘Día de Muertos’ Portrait of Gabrielle Oil and Silver Foil on Canvas
And now my portrait of Sekneh Hammoud is on its way to NSW Parliament House for the PAA Multicultural Australia exhibition, on from 2 July – 1 August …!
Looking forward to our upcoming show at NSW Parliament House! Will be exhibiting my recent portrait of Sekneh Hammoud Beckett, alongside many beautiful portraits by our very talented PAA members.
Listening to … SPRINGTIME SUN, magical new tune by Domenica www.reverbnation.com/musicdomenica
’64 EH Holden on Crowded Beach Oil on Canvas 176cm x 144cm Fresh off the easel …
REMOVING THE VEIL Portrait of Sekneh Hammoud Beckett Sekneh Hammoud-Beckett is a Narrative Psychologist, PhD candidate who has worked with youth in mental health for over 15 years. Sekneh
It was a pleasure to paint Emma Deans’ portrait for the cover of her new EP – Daughter of Dynamite. Follow the link below to hear
A couple of sneak peeks from one of the projects I’m currently working on …
Check out the first Rooftop Session featuring the soon-to-be released original single, Remember Me, by Domenica. Rooftop Sessions are unplugged
And now – you can order my artwork from Wedding Gifts Direct as part of your bridal registry! http://www.weddinggiftsdirect.com.au/frames-artwork-and-mirrors/rosa-fedele/
Converse collectors – new paintings: “Converse VIII” Enamelled oil on Board, 25cm x 25cm Available at the Balmain Art and Craft Show this coming weekend! 2/3/4 November 2012
“Remember …” Feat. 1954 FJ Holden Enamelled Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm FINALIST – 2012 Mortimore Art Prize So please to have my submission selected as a Finalist
So, here it is: “Adventure …?” Feat. 1971 Holden Kingswood Oil on Canvas 76cm x 76cm
Really enjoying listening to: DOMENICA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZDaIeTKtr8
“… that mysterious red door on G- Street …” Thank you, Fine Art Imaging for the wonderful imaging! Limited edition giclee prints coming soon …
SNEAK PREVIEW (Unfinished) New Paintings – 1971 Holden Kingswood Absolutely loving my journey back into Australian vintage cars, going back to the old days … ah nostalgia. Here’s a preview
Hurrah! The Artists’ Book now available at AGNSW and NPG Gallery bookstores! http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/shop/search/?q=artists+book
“The Whimsical World of Zumbo” Portrait of Adriano Zumbo, Patissier Oil on Linen 137cm x 96.5cm This painting epitomises my love of fantasy and magic. Adriano’s whimsical Wonka-esque qualities were inspiring, and
Join us at the book launch, celebrating 10 years of PAA and presenting amazing works by a selection of Australia’s best portrait painters. Sunday 22nd April, 6.00PM The ArtHouse Hotel
An icon of inner west Sydney, Edward was a cheeky and playful yet somewhat intriguing subject. From the moment he sat down, the conversation flowed comfortably. Edward has a way of
The first part of my latest series “How to Paint a Seaside Themed Trompe L’oeil” is out in newsagents now. This is a 5 part series showing step by step
“All the World’s a Stage” The PAA’s next sumptuous show opens at the Victorian Art Society, Hammond and McCubbin Galleries, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne next week. Opening night Wednesday
Has a year flown by that quickly? The BACS is on again this weekend 5 & 6th November – it’s always a bit of fun, yummy food and fabulous
CONVERSE IV My lastest offering in the Converse Series! Oil on Canvas 51cm x 61cm To be exhibited in the upcoming Lane Cove Art Exhibition – Friday 12 to Sunday
Oil on Linen 153cm x 102cm Six months in the making, and finally delivered to its new home in Newcastle. A trompe l’oeil of vintage split cane fishing rods, lures,
Oil on Canvas 51cm x 61cm 2011 New paintings View at the Lane Cove Art Exhibition 12 – 21st August 2011
People’s Choice Face of Australia Exhibition, Parliament House Sydney Thank you so much to all who voted for me!
“Chip” was drawn as a gift from a couple of lovely Irish boys for their mother in Sligo, Ireland! Happy birthday Mam!
Please come join me and some incredibly talented artists at our next PAA group exhibition “The Face of Australia” at Parliament House, Sydney opening on Tuesday 29th March 2011, 6-8pm. The theme is a portrait
It was an honour to have the pleasure of painting Nabil, thank you for the opportunity and condolences to Maud and the family.
As some of you may know I am currently undergoing a Converse shoe fetish which I am choosing to indulge at the upcoming Balmain Art Show (Nov 5/6/7). Here’s a
So happy to have been selected as a finalist in the Mortimer Art Prize in two sections – Portraiture with my tonal painting of the lovely Eugenie “White Shoes White
A big thank you to the Lane Cove Art Society, Lane Cove Council and the judges of the 2010 Exhibition Ann Cape and Joe Penn for my award on Friday
MLC Gallery 449 Harris Street, Ultimo 8th – 20th March 2010
Mad Max and Goose on a break from filming, with “The Interceptor”. Once again I’ve had a great time creating two more scenes from the iconic Aussie film “Mad Max”.
Still love painting the old cars! Don’t you just love the FJ Holden? And the Kingswood?
I’m having a great time compiling a 16-part series of “How to” articles for Fine Art and Decorative Painting magazine. The series is called “So you want to Paint a
As you know, each year I offer a portrait sitting for the Silent Auction at the Sydney Pink Ribbon Ball. Last years successful bidders were the Giakoumelos family and I’m
Nabil’s portrait was a joy to paint and was also my entry for the Archibald Prize. This painting is a story in pictures of his life. His lovely wife Maud
When I contacted Tim about painting his portrait he asked “Why?” Well, why not? He’s an interesting character and probably one of my most challenging portraits yet. Tim has many
Not sure if drinking 5 of Bertoni’s amazing coffees made my sketching hand any steadier, my brain was certainly buzzing! It was also buzzing when the organisers of the 2008
Attention all super sleuths! The portrait painted as a personal gift for my sister Serenity which was stolen from its home in inner western Sydney is STILL missing. “The Artisan”
