I have just spent an exciting weekend having joined with other like minded artists for a ‘plein air’ painting workshop at Jervis Bay. ‘Plein air ‘ basically means painting outdoors to capture the moment . Alison’ McKays Jervis Bay Art Workshops invited Sydney artist Tim Allen to guide us through a very liberating painting experience .For those … [Read more…]
‘On Reflection’ at The Palm House ( glasshouse) gallery Sipping a hot chocolate while meandering on pathways through the fresh dark foliage of the Botanical gardens on a crisp sunny morning last Saturday, I was headed for the Palm House, the oldest glasshouse in Australia. It was erected in 1876 and as I discovered, sits in a … [Read more…]
Botanica 2016 at Farm Cove Botanical Art in Royal Botanical Gardens Visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney on a sunny Autumn day is one of life’s little pleasures. Add to this the opportunity to witness the uninhibited talent of some 70 artists who are masters of their craft- Contemporary Botanical Art, good company and … [Read more…]
Walking Thru the Land Latest paintings by Meagan Jacobs Gallery East, 21 Burnie St, Clovelly NSW For those of you who know Meagan Jacobs you will know that she loves walking………… everywhere. At home along the beach in Mollymook on the South Coast, and in the bush. So I think perhaps the title of her … [Read more…]
An Art Exhibition in Minnamurra NSW On a balmy Friday evening I drove from work straight to the Minnamurra Café for Julie Bagnall’s art exhibition aptly named “Perfect World”. I was met with a glass of champagne and an intimate but jovial gathering of family, friends and fellow artists spilling out onto the sidewalk who … [Read more…]