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Christmas Delivery Window

...is now Closed.

If you are in Sydney I can deliver prints (not prints on canvas) by the end of the week. Please email me here before ordering and I will responds ASAP) Have a Wonderful Christmas!

Christmas Holidays

I will be on a short break between 23rd Dec - 7th Jan.

Orders can still be made on the website during the break and deliveries will resume on the 7th of January. For urgent orders you can email me here :)

January 2012 Events: (updated weekly): TBA

Roocci art is now on Facebook. Facebook is working well, as a non-techhead I totally understand how to use it. Twitter I am still getting used to :) You can keep in touch and say hi at:

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Also true! Finally integrated with Paypal. As well as accepting direct payments via credit card you can now use your debit cards/credit cards through the Paypal system at Roocci. It's pretty cool!

Roocci Art that makes you smile in healthcare facilities.
Q & A with Picton Family Medical Centre:

I believe that art that makes you smile is good for your health and that's why many hospitals are turning their walls into registered gallery spaces. I am lucky that 70 of my original artworks over the past 10 years found their home in hospitals, private practices, medical centres, childrens hospitals and maternity units so over the next few months I'd like to feature these public spaces where Roocci art lives! Artworks are like special friends so it's nice to see them find their homes in public spaces making both adults and children smile.

This month it's a Q & A with a fantastic rural medical centre in Picton who aquired 3 Roocci paintings. I'm sure you'll agree the ones they chose look really great!

1. What services do your facility offer?
We are a busy family medical centre offering GP services with 7 doctors and a number of allied health services such as dentist, pathology, psychology, dietitian.

2. Describe how the paintings you chose reflect the individual personality of your facility?
We wanted artwork that was bright and bubbly to make our surgery feel less 'clinical' and create a more relaxed waiting area. We are located in a rural area therefore were seeking art that reflected the Australian bush landscape and was complimentary and reflective of our local environment. The paintings we chose are of cockatoos, sheep and cows.

3. How do children engage in the artwork and how do you think the artwork impacts a child's experience as patient?
Artwork can certainly brighten their mood and distract them from their feelings of unwell or boredom if they are accompanying a parent. We have observed children who are upset or unwell be distracted by the paintings. eg. parents will say to child "how many cows are in the picture" etc. It makes the waiting room less clinical and therefore not as intimidating to young children. The artwork really brightens the area and is a lovely addition to the practice facilities. We can't imagine life without our little animal friends gazing out at us.

Thankyou so much to Dr Anna Pham and the team at Picton Family Medical Centre! I hope you and your patients love your paintings for many years to come.

Picton Family Medical Centre
9 Margaret St, Picton NSW 2571
Ph: 02 4677 0533

Roocci Donatated three Original Artworks in April to the Sydney Children's Hospital Permanent Collection including, Gum Leaf Buffet (all you can eat), Larrikin Lorrikeets at Lunch and Precious Piggy. You can view these are prints now and prints on canvas very soon!

The"Touched by Olivia" Fair was great! Thanks so much to the people that came down to see me and bought some great Christmas presents. All funds from the Family Fun Fair 08 will go towards Phase 2 of building an all abilities playground at Timbrell Park. And they raised over $70 000 through the fair! To find out more, visit www.touchedbyolivia.com.au

Roocci recently donated a huge painting for the charity 'Red Kite' which raised over $500 at auction on the Home Page of the Babies Galore store. Thanks to all who bidded for my artwork for such a good cause.

Donated Elephant Painting for Kidsafe

Roocci recently donated a very cute blue elephant painting for the Kidsafe' which raised money for it's amazing work at auction. Thanks to all who bidded for my artwork for such a good cause.

Roocci's experiences on her trip to mural paint in an orphanage in Asia...read more

I stumbled apon this marvelous piece of Australian history one afternoon. Amazingly, this is where Elizabeth MacArthur first bred Merino sheep which of course is very important in terms of Australian pastoral history. It was simply magical to walk around the farm virtually untouched.

Later we donated our time and were privileged to host a drawing session during a public open day. It was great to think that for perhaps the first time in a very long time children were drawing a part of our history on location. The Friends of Bella Vista hosted a really great day. Angela, Gareth and myself had a truly inspirational time.

Here is an interesting interview about the history of the Bella Vista Farm:

http://www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au/external/hillsvoices/bellavista01.htm

Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick Feb-April 2011

The exhibition at Sydney Children's Hospital was fabulous. It was great to be there and great to hear the feedback of how the artwork made people smile.

THANKYOU on behalf of myself and the hospital to those who purchased my work. There are also the three works that are going to be part of the permanent collection at the hospital, which means more smiles! This exhibition holds a special place in my heart so I hope the art continues to make you smile for many years ahead. Here are some pictures of the actual exhibition night.

• Meet the artist at the studio-gallery in Kenthurst
• View the latest original artworks
• Purchase gorgeous Christmas presents
• Relax in good company with music and a glass of champagne
• 10% off for members only - bring your discount card! Click here for more details.
  
  Where: Roocci Gallery Kenthurst
  When: Sunday 14th December 2008
  Time: 2:30 - 6:30pm
  RSVP by December 1st.

Next year we have lined up some fabulous art shows. So stay tuned if you can't visit us this time.

LIKE US at Facebook and post your favourite way to use Roocci Art around your home!

Simply post up a pic of how you have used Roocci art at your place and you could WIN a NEW Paperbark Print on Canvas worth $65.
Everyone that posts will recieve a $10 gift voucher to use on anything Roocci! Make sure you still email me your pics even if you aren't on facebook as I can still post them up here on the news page and facebook.

The best interior posted by the 30th April will win the NEW Paperbark Print on Canvas!

This is how I have used my art around my own home at the moment. I'm always changing things around but at the moment a mix of different sized red and crimson coloured originals has taken my fancy and a little birdy mural poking out from the corner completed the room. :)

Northwest Private Hospital Mural

In April I had the priviledge of painting a mural for Brisbane's Northwest Private Hospital. Thanks to the wonderful nursing staff who made my visit so enjoyable and to the parents and family of the new bubbas being born during my stay - I hope the new mural in Special Care makes a big difference to your stay at the hospital and reflects the enormous love, care and skill of the nursing staff. Click HERE for more pictures from the Special Care Underwater Mural...

Roocci was mentioned in the local paper recently having completed the artwork for Westmead Private Hospital's fabulous new extension. Yeay!

Article on Northern District Times 2005 talks about Westmead Private Hospital maternity's aquisition of 40 paintings by Roocci...read more

Northern District Times April 27th 2005

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Hills News 2007

John Sands includes Roocci cards for Xmas 09, 10 and 11!

I have some nice news to share about Roocci - John Sands Cards has chosen a few of my designs for this Christmas and next Christmas as well. Interesting fact: the first Australian Christmas card was produced in 1881 by John Sands so I am really proud to be part of a continued tradition. Coming to a newsagent near you!

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