Welcome!

My name is Bianca Pole and I am a young artist residing in Sydney, Australia. I balance my love of art whilst studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree at the Australian Catholic University. My artistic style is somewhat 'out of the box'. I'm of the firm belief that you should always challenge yourself with new mediums and continue to explore outside your comfort zone. Ever since I was a little girl I have loved all things creative. As a child I permanently had a paintbrush in my hand, and as I've grown I maintained passions in diverse areas of the creative world. I'm an avid painter, drawer and am particularly fond of vintage toy making! I also have dabbled in wood working and sculpture as well as releasing my inner granny in various knitting projects. 

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My soft toy work has been exhibited at the iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show and has won multiple awards. All of my bears follow a traditional vintage style. They are made from Amsterdam mohair and are fully jointed ... each with their own unique personality!

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I did a year of visual arts and comparative literature study at Sydney University, was invited to complete an intensive life drawing course at the National Arts School. In my experience doing life drawing I developed a love for the human form and for traditional figurative drawing and painting. Through my Occupational Therapy course, I have enhanced my knowledge of anatomy which has further fuelled my passion for figurative art.   

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'TADPOLE GALLERY' is a platform to share my favourite works, my ongoing creative evolution and my love for art. The name 'Tadpole' found me, not only does it pay homage to my last name, but it celebrates my first steps toward an exciting unknown destination. Going forward, I have pledged to myself to always produce art with the honesty of a child ... the Tad Pole within!