margaret olley

Margaret Olley is a major influence on my paintings. Here are some great shots of her in her fantastic house.

86 year old artist Margaret Olley in her home in Paddington.
Photo: Tamara Dean

"It's the only thing I like doing," says Margaret Olley, in her studio in Sydney's Paddington, of her painting. The artist, who turns 83 this month, has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Photo: Steven Siewert

"I thought, well, if I'm ever going to do it, I'd better not waste any time" ... Margaret Olley at her home in Paddington.
Photo: Brendan Esposito