ABOUT NAOMI - Capturing the Beauty and Magic of Ocean and Sealife through Art
“My Heart and Soul are stained...with the inks of the Ocean” - Naomi
Meet the Artist behind the brush
NAOMI PETTENUZZO
Born in Melbourne Naomi spent much of her youth growing up in the coastal Victorian town of Portland Australia. Surrounded by the seascapes of South-West Victoria, this was where her heart and soul first connected to the beauty and magic of the Ocean and Sealife that surrounded her. During her early teen years Naomi relocated to Berwick, Melbourne Victoria.
Following her passion for Art, Naomi continued her education in Art and Design including an Apprenticeship in Graphic Design and Reproduction. Naomi’s early career continued with a Graphic Design Studio and Printing company in North Melbourne.
Naomi met her partner in 1989. They later married on Hayman Island Qld, and were blessed with 2 beautiful daughters. Whilst raising their family in Victoria, Naomi went on to work in the Residential Construction Industry as an Owner Builder, and a Custom Plan Designer for multiple high end Builders whilst coordinating with Property Developers, Land Developers, and Interior Designers.
Sadly Naomi’s husband passed away in 2014 at the young age of 43yrs. The loss of her husband redefined Naomi’s outlook on life.Becoming even more passionate about “making each day count” Naomi wanted to carve a life filled with deeper purpose and passion. In 2018 Naomi madethe decision to move with her daughters to Queensland. Relocating to the Sunshine Coast reignited Naomi's love for all things Ocean and Sealife. Excited to be connected to her creative soul again after a (nearly) 30 year absence, Naomi pours every inch of her heart and soul into each of her artworks.
“OCEAN ART NAOMI” was brought to life in 2020. Inspired by the vast beauty and bold colours of the Coastlines, Ocean, and Sealife of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Naomi’s various Artworks are created using Pencil, Acrylic Gouche, Acrylic Paint, Ink, Conte Pastel and Watercolour mediums.
Naomi’s Original Artworks, and reproduction Artworks can be found in various Private Homes, Apartments, Holiday Resorts, Lifestyle Resorts, Hospitals, Cafes, Restaurants, Nationally (Australia) and Internationally. Naomi also enjoys creating Custom Commission Artworks, or reproduced prints or canvas wall art to suit your needs. Although Naomi loves creating again and filling our world with splashes of her Ocean Art wherever she can, it is the various emotional connections that people have expressed about her Artwork, and the happiness they feel in her unique techniques and bright colours used, that brings her the greatest joy.