For budding Launceston artist Alice Kaushal, the lockdown was a chance to awaken her creative passion within the art industry.

"I have been creating all my life, but the creativity always came out with my cooking, my baking, and my cakes. I never had the luxury of the time to sit down and actually put paint to paper," she said.

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"During the lockdown, I finally discovered the luxury of the time to be able to do that."

Kaushal's tenant taught her his artistic style, and with the only infinite time she has ever had, she developed the confidence and techniques to create her own style.

"It's been a deeply empowering process to actually do this at my age ... the message is that there is no time limit on the creative process," she said.

The result of the creative process was work inspired by Indian art and the dots which form Gond and Madhubani paintings.

"My technique is fairly unusual because I use the same technique of the henna tattoos," she said.

"I am inspired by books I read, repeating patterns of nature, texture, and Indian art.

"You can't live here in this place where you are surrounded by beauty and this light and not want to paint."

Kaushal made friends with fellow Launceston artist Shija Mathew years ago, and the two quickly devised a plan for a joint exhibition after the former found her passion within the arts.

"We wanted something to uplift the spirit of people," Mathew said.

"Since we were not able to travel overseas at this time, I have taken some inspiration from my last overseas trip [for the exhibition]."

The two artists created polar opposite work, but both explored the underlying theme of the exhibition - Trapped and Free.

"During the lockdown, even though we felt trapped and unable to travel, we could still explore and experience exotic places through art," Mathew said.

"We are physically trapped here, but still our minds are free to wander and explore what is around us."

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For Mathew, her artistic expression has focused on expressing the beauty of nature, highlighting unique lighting and composition.

"Anybody who enjoys watching nature and enjoying the beauty of nature would love my work," she said.

For all those thinking of trying their hand at art, some wise words were shared by Mathew.

"For a beginner artist, always look for a beautiful combination of light and shade and always concentrate on composition before you add colour or think about other details," she said.

Trapped and Free will be able to be viewed at Windsor Gallery from September 5-30. All the works on display in the exhibit will be for sale.