155 | The Nurturer | Rochelle Maree (I sign the name ‘Rochelle Maree’ on my artwork) ‘Caligiuri’ is my surname | $13000 | Oil painting on Belgian linen. 4 sittings with Joost. Plants painted from life.

‘The Nurturer’ Is a portrait of Joost Bakker, an artist, designer, innovator and zero waste advocate. From a family of flower growers in the Dandenong Ranges, Joost formed an early, strong appreciation of nature’s beauty and design. He nurtures our earth to celebrate and preserve its’ beauty and to sustainably harness what it provides.