Rosemary Opala b. 1923

Also known as Rosemary Fielding
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late 20th century Queensland cartoonist, botanical illustrator, painter, journalist and short-story writer. Opala became a nurse during WW2, wanting to do 'something useful' and many of her drawings from this time reflect her hospital experiences.
Name
Rosemary Opala
Also known as Rosemary Fielding
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • nurse (ANZSIC code: 8511)
  • short-story writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1923
Birth place
Bundaberg, Qld.
Active Period
  • c.1939 - c.2006
Residence
  • c.1940 - c.2006 Brisbane, Qld.
  • c.1923 - c.1940 Palmwoods, Qld.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists