Picture of emotion

ELIZABETH Johnson Barrera speaks using vivid colours and canvas.
The Olinda artist has 12 works on display at Lady Hawke Café throughout February.
“I like paining and art because I like that it speaks to people’s feelings rather than needing words to describe it,” she said.
Ms Johnson Barrera said the collection was a mixture of oil, pen, ink and pencil pieces covering various subjects.
Living in the hills inspired the numerous landscapes on show.
“It’s a wonderful place to live as an artist,” Ms Johnson Barrera said. “It’s very inspiring nature-wise.”
She doesn’t try to capture the literal landscape, but its essence.
“It’s got a bit of magic to it,” she said.
Others paintings feature a woman, pomegranates, and a bird of paradise.
“It’s a mix of nature and… I’m not sure how to describe it really,” she said.
Lady Hawke Café is located at 1365 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong.