Carla Hutchinson-Reade in her art development has always sought to use the utilitarian and make it a standout. She also particularly likes to paint portraits, having just finished a work of her five year old daughter. Most of her efforts in her career as a writer, publisher and course coordinator are in a passion to promote the artistic creations of others as she appreciates the motivation found while working in the community of Townsville.
Recent projects include refurbishing furniture, portraits on canvas, photography - currently the major focus is a piece to be exhibited at the Perc Tucker Regional Art Gallery in the center of Townsville during October. The medium: vinyl reworked from a short-life as corporate banner once hung from tall buildings to a malleable art canvas. The artist uses a scalpel to carve into the supple vinyl and paint to enhance, making the vinyl like lacework, almost natural.