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25.01.2022 Here's three more entries in the May monthly challenge: Work #1 by Stephen Myers - 'Bluff Hill Point West Coast' - acrylic $230. Judges' comments: a painting with great movement and lovely colour. Horizon not quite level and some confusion on angle under wave. Wonderful handling of rolling wave and spray. Stephen's response: This is great. Thank you. Work #2 by Marilyn Thiesel - 'Seasonal Snow over the Tasmanian Highlands - acrylic $250. Judges' comments: Exciting use of m...edium, lots of movement with an effective limited palette. A stronger focal point would create added interest. Marilyn's response: Great to have the feedback, all part of the learning processes. Work #3 by Susanna van den Heuvel - 'Transformation' - chinese ink & pen $180. Judges' comments: Top marks on mastery of materials, originality and value. Compositionally this may have benefited from larger areas of black in the background. A beautiful and effective artwork. Susanna's response: Much appreciated. See more

22.01.2022 Exciting news for Rachel! Well done

22.01.2022 More great entries from the Monthly Masterpieces.. In order of images Artwork 1# ... Claudia Hudson "Feeding After the Fire" Watercolour & ink 21 x 29 unframed $175 Judges comments: Another expressive piece from Claudia Hudson. Very strong emotional message. Beautifully depicted Rosella. Regretfully the drama in the bottom part created by splatters and white/red contrast drags the eye away from the bird. At the first glance I though the intensive busy background overpowers the parrot, but no. I cut the bottom part and the bird become the focal point. Splatters on the right do not distract, quite opposite - support the idea of fire. Artwork 2# Suzannah Van den heuvel "I Adore Birch Trees" Mixed media on paper 55 x 25 $240 Judges comments: The beauty of the birch grove well captured in shapes and composition of trunks. The colour and tonal value, details are impossible to evaluate because of reflections on the image. Artwork 3# Helen Hinton "Young Blood" Coloured pencil 21 x 29 framed $80 Judges comments: Nice portrait! Slender exterior and the cheeky look - no doubts it is a very young horse. The proportions, velvety of the skin, sensitive ears - are very well reproduced with a lot of lovely details. The stronger contrast in middle tones would make the skin shine and improve the upper lip which is a bit flat at the moment. Artwork 4# Andrew Young "Harbour" Watercolour 38 x 40 unframed $300 Judges comments: Very nicely painted water. Bold contrasts and variety of colours create illusion of movement. The top part of the painting looks underdeveloped. Defining a light source by placing shadows would bring the boats to life. The strong vertical white line in the top left also distract from the composition. May be a good place for another mast? The third boat subtly hinted?

22.01.2022 Here is one for your calendars.. New exhibition at Eskleigh Scone Drive, Perth. (Enter at new roundabout, southern end Perth)... Opens September 27th, 12pm Artists: Phillip Gough, Hazel and Kate, Di Targett, Edna Broad, Marilyn Theisel and resident paintings

20.01.2022 A fantastic workshop opportunity this February, held at Briar Lane Evandale Contact Kate Frankcombe for bookings or information 0488631888 [email protected]

20.01.2022 In June the Launceston Art Society hosted their second online Monthly Masterpieces exhibition for 2020. Artists’ were asked to submit a photo of a work relating to the topic Monochromatic. The judging criteria:... Mastery of materials does the work exhibit a confidence with the chosen medium(s) Creativity and originality of subject matter does the work portray the subject in an innovative and original manner Is the composition unified, does it draw the observer into the work? Value do the tonal contrasts enhance the work? Colour does the use of colour exhibit an understanding of colour relationships? Does the work have a wow factor? We have reproduced eleven of them here, in no particular order. See pictures for artist and artwork information, as well as individual judges comments. We hope you have enjoyed painting for Monthly Masterpieces July Theme: Free choice ENTRIES DUE: AUGUST 4th Entries should be emailed to [email protected] and should include: Name, email address, ph. No., size of painting, medium (paint and support) whether it is framed, and the price.

18.01.2022 Here's three more from the May monthly challenge. Work #1 by Claudia Hudson - 'Sunset before the Storm', watercolour & ink - $175 Judges' comments: Great imagination and originality. A clever use of two mediums. Expressive, full of life and movement. Softening some of the business to the left of the lighthouse or reducing the size by trimming the left- back to the middle of the blue line creates a satisfying composition. Claudia's response: Thanks for the feedback - very h...elpful. Work #2 by Bruce Irwin - 'Tamar Island', pastel - $250 Judges' comments: Although leading the viewer into the painting, there is nothing sufficiently significant at what should be the focal point. A wow factor might be introduced by a more dramatic sky or altering the position of one of the trees. Effective and glowing use of colour in the grasses, Trees nicely shaped, well handled and could be further enhanced by utilising soft edge techniques. Bruce's response: This is great, thank you! Work #3 by Sue Ellen Mills - 'Moon Love - Winter in Tasmania' oil on linen - $350 Judges' comments: An interesting take on the starkness of our winters. Composition may be enhanced by an alternative placement of the green. For so bright it is very close to being out of the top of the painting and leading your eye away from the focal point. Experimenting with the rule of thirds and placement of the sun would be an interesting exercise. Sue Ellen's response: So thrilled. See more

18.01.2022 A great idea for the weekend.. See an exhibition by Eve Howard & Pamela Jones at Blenheim Gallery, Longford

18.01.2022 Our August Newsletter is below - just click on the link and it will open. We hope you enjoy our new format.

15.01.2022 Wow this artistic tribute https://m.facebook.com//photos/a.36496/10159337463444015/

15.01.2022 Thank you to the artists involved for being super supportive informing us.. There has been some human error with the uploading of the winner of the July Monthly Masterpieces! Very sorry for this, and importantly, we would like to offer congratulations winner.. Dianna Targett ... "Vertigo" Watercolour on Yupo 45 x 60 framed $275 Judges comments: Bravo to the bravery of taking on such a challenging subject! Wonderfully executed in general the vibrant blue in the centre is fantastic - holds the whole composition, leads the eye into painting. Softening the edges of the bottom right tree would enhance the painting.

14.01.2022 Our monthly Masterpieces has been judged well done Richard Klekociuk

13.01.2022 SAVE THE DATES - 11 to 14 JUNE 2021 YES - The 47th North Eastern Art And Craft Festival will be run again in 2021 on the June long weekend. When the call out fo...r help came from the NEACA group the Mechanics' Hall Committee (our official name is the James Scott Decorative Arts Society) jumped at the chance to run the festival and ensure it wasn't lost to history. Thankfully the NEACA volunteers are close at hand, are an invaluable resource and we are now busily getting a great handover of knowledge. The Festival has been an icon event in North Eastern Tasmania and as many will remember the Exhibition was held in the Mechanics' Hall for many many years. So this year's theme is "Coming Home" which for us is apt because the main exhibition will after nearly 2 decades return to the Mechanics' Hall. We would love to hear from previous and new exhibitors!! Post here or through private box. Alternatively feel free to call our coordinator on 0408 425 507.

13.01.2022 Monthly Masterpieces Here's a few more of the entries for May and the judges' comments - hopefully you might get ideas for improving your own work too. Work #1 by Dee Alty - 'Summer's Ending' - watercolour on rag - $350 Judges' Comments: It might be interesting to experiment with a warmer foreground which would also have the greatest tonal variation while the distance the least. Diagonal lines are also useful to lead the viewer into the painting. There are two lovely part...s to this painting and a diagonal would help to connect the two. Dee's response: Thanks, that's good - helps develop my work Work #2 by Gary Billing - 'Autumn Sunrise - Amanita Muscaria' - watercolour - $120 Judges' Comments: A beautiful painting with some lovely textured effects. Darker darks in the shadows and a highlight on the big mushroom would make this painting sparkle. Gary's response: I find the feedback very helpful. Work #3 by Jill Crompton - 'Seasonal Bliss' - oil on linen - $250 Judges' Comments: Your approach to this topic shows a great imagination. Your top left vignette of the winter landscape is lovely and could stand alone. Choosing a focal point and softening some of the rest may create a more unified painting. Jill's response: Thank you so much for your time and comments. See more

13.01.2022 The next three images from the May Monthly Masterpiece series: Work #1 by John Doyle - 'City Park from Boland Street' - watercolour - $180 Judges' Comments: Softening edges and greying off distant trees would create more atmospheric perspective. The addition of foreground leaves and branches is well handled and a lovely effect. The white wall could be enhanced by breaking up with variation in hue or value. John's response: I found the comments very helpful Work #2 by Suza...nne Hennessy - 'Winter Flower Beds' mixed media - $600 Judges' Comments: We loved the highlights in the top left corner, and the use of colour. Incorporating these highlights closer to an intersection of the rule of thirds as well as a third major flower may have added to the composition Suzanne's response: Thanks for feedback Work #3 by Helen Hinton - 'Autumn Nights' acrylic on canvas - $120 Judges' Comments: A beautiful example of using a complementary colour scheme. The use of soft edges and less regular clumps of foliage would add to the tree shape and its effectiveness as the focal point Helen's response: I'm thrilled with the responses from the judges See more

13.01.2022 Some inspiration from nature and talented photographers. What's on your easel as we finish this unusual year 2020? https://www.theguardian.com//nature-photographer-of-the-ye

11.01.2022 Here's the last two in the Monthly challenge. Work #1 by Pauline Winwood - 'Autumn Mist', watercolour - $560 Judges' comments: A little more warmth in the foreground in the form of reddish orange would increase the atmospheric perspective. Beautiful use of the medium and very effective mist effects Pauline's response: Thank you for your time in judging. I appreciate the valuable insight and will adjust as advised. Work #2 by Stephen Yates - 'Lilydale Falls First Study', pastel - $400. Judges' comments: The waterfall section of this painting appears to be underworked in comparison to upper half of the painting, which demonstrates a good use of subtle value changes in the foliage. Using a deeper value next to the white water would have a greater impact. Stephen's response: I appreciate the judges comments

10.01.2022 Here are four more entries from the June Monthly Masterpieces challenge: Work 1# Artist: Suzanna Van den Heuvel Fuschias in My Garden... 57cm x 57cm Acrylic on canvas $250 Judges comments: A difficult flower to draw with all the layers of petal shapes and form. Here the composition could be enhanced with the subject occupying much more of the space i.e. one flower and possibly a part of others or an odd number of blooms in various stages of opening. Some additional blooms and leaves could be added very softly into back ground as understated areas in unified colour suggesting more depth dimension. Work 2# Artist: Patrice Baxter An Ant's Eye View 48cm x 41cm framed Acrylic on paper $200 Judges comments: Here the imagination could go wild as perhaps no one knows how an ant sees the world. Given that, a more defined focus point through attention to the value structure and compositional elements would enhance the work appeal. Why not have a square format with soft and diffused (wet in wet) at the periphery as an example. Work 3# Artist: Abhay Nique On the Table 51cm x 61cm Water-based oils on canvas Nice little still life featuring simple shapes. It has a nice wow factor through the use of colour vibrancy and tonal contrast. I would like to see the main players occupy more of the total space. Cherries are nicely done but could do with some higher chroma highlights. Not sure what angle the table is viewed from but be aware of perspective should it exist as the eye sees it. Also it is important to take note of the light source note shadows related to cherries versus the other fruit on the opposite side. A study of how light reflects and bends around curved or rounded shapes is well worth it as there are many references on this subject. Work 4# Winner of the Monthly Masterpieces June Artist: Alice Howell Wild Essence 184 x 120 Oil on canvas $3550 Judges comments: A piece that demands the exhibition space (beyond size) with plenty of wow factor due to colour and vibrancy with a very ethereal feeling and a hint of Northern lights or Aurora . The artist might consider a change in format to accentuate the grandeur and wild mountain elements. This would allow the focus on the most interesting part of painting the nicely texturalized valley area. The painting would work better for me by eliminating the bright foreground reflection which is very eye capturing. A bird(s) could be strategically placed to add to the Essence a la Tony Smibert. Reducing the lake fore- ground /simplifying colour and tonal variation would be less eye demanding allowing more engagement and focus on exploring the nuances of the mountains and valleys. A lovely painting.

09.01.2022 Open Now! The new exhibition at Peppers Seaport is called ‘Wild Weather’. Here’s a sample

09.01.2022 Congratulations to LAS President Rachel Howell for being a Glover finalist! The biggest number of entries ever were received this year. So well done Rachel! Check out her painting at the Glover exhibition at Evandale, March 6 - 14.

07.01.2022 Reminder LAS representatives will be at Eskleigh today with entry forms 10:00am - 3:30pm... We hope you've enjoyed making artwork for this exhibition and can't wait to see what you've created!

06.01.2022 Monthly Masterpieces July 2020 Here are some more fantastic entries we would like to share with you.. In image order ... Artwork 1# Garry Billing "Beckoning Beyond" Mixed media 75 x 60 unframed $350 Judges comments: This one was tricky to judge. It is easy to evaluate the drawing skills, proportions, composition, even tonal value on the screen. But if the work makes a strong impression thanks to the colours used, it is better to see the actual artwork. Because we all have different colour and contrast calibrations on our screens, we see the same image the different way. To illustrate this point I did attached two versions of the same image. Version 1 has lower saturation. Version 2 - higher contrast. No colour manipulations, but already such a difference! We did our evaluation based on the best possible combination of colours and contrasts. Excellent choice of warm colours and smart use of lost and found edges create the really airy atmosphere. The painting is luring to walk through the gap between the cliffs in that shimmering morning light. The straight line of the right tree though combined with the lines of rocks below slightly distracts the eye from the focal point - curvy gap and golden light beyond. Artwork #2 Marilyn Thiesel "Cameron" cotton thread on cotton fabric 32 x 22 unframed $75 Judges comments: This work stands out for its unusual materials and mastery of technique. The stunningly alive portrait is created by skillful use of various stitches and threads. The perspective though need some improvement. No matter what angle the head is tilted the both eyes and the mouth line should remain parallel. Artwork #3 Sue Ellen "Sailing Near Low Head" Oil 60 x 90 unframed $350 Judges comments: Bright, original work. Execution in the style of a patchwork quilt, a variety of textures, clear lines of the lighthouse at the bottom of the work - perfectly convey the mood and character of the place. We love the deliberate unevenness of the red line at the base of the lighthouse and the shades of blue in the sea pattern. In the upper part of the work, the clouds are too vibrant and the simplicity and symbolism of the lighthouse is lost. The combination of both leads to the confusion - where is the focal point? By correcting these, the work will acquire integrity and colour balance.

06.01.2022 Here are four more entries from the July Monthly Masterpieces challenge: Work 1# Artist: Bruce Irwin Lake Reflections... 26cm x 38cm unframed Watercolour $150 Judges comments: Wonderful airy watercolour! Expertly painted sky and the reflections in the water. The tree trunk has very appealing variety of colours and textures. Although the bunch of horizontal twigs make interesting lines, they are too strong and compete with the focal point. Making them shorter or softening in value may enhanced the composition. Work 2# Artist: Jill Crompton Aurora at Cradle Mountain 71cm x 50cm unframed Oil $450 Judges comments: This painting is full of interesting shapes, colours and nicely done details. Despite the vibrant turquoise-emerald green, there is an impression of monochromatic graphic, because of the lack of hues and values in the black. Loosing some details, softening values in remote areas may add the depth and atmospheric perspective to the painting. So will the defining of a focal point - the strong white on the shed at the moment competes with an amazing tree at the front. Work 3# Artist: John Doyle At St. Georges Square 30cm x 17cm unframed Watercolour $100 Judges comments: The nice composition and strong contrasts make the painting 3 dimensional. Excellent colour on the buildings, confident detailing on the fences. The hill in the background though is a bit flat and too similar to the colour of foreground. Different tint, or value or even loosing edge more would give the painting even more depth. Otherwise - charming street scene. The more you look the more it’s engaging you. Work 4# Artist: John Perrin The Resolution in Heavy Weather 60cm x 60cm Mixed media on canvas Judges comments: There are many things which appeals in this artwork - fantastic work on the boat and the icebergs, the waves in the foreground, yummy shades of blue. The work could be stunning. The strong moment of dissonance is the reflection of icebergs in the water. It is impossible in the storm and immediately makes an impression of the nice still waters, which supported by motionless greys in the sky. Bringing up the horizontal line would also improve the overall balance. Try to cover the top part of the artwork, including the tip of the left iceberg, almost down to the top of the right one. You see how the painting improves dramatically? Lovely detailed icebergs now have a significance, interesting shades of grey in the sky breathe and the brave boat is in the centre of action. To be honest even reflection in the water is no longer a distraction.

05.01.2022 Any artists painting to this theme for Waterways Enter Art Society of Tas exhibition

05.01.2022 Here are four more entries from the June Monthly Masterpieces challenge: Work 1# Artist: Courtney Lake Life's Layers ... 50cm x 50cm Acrylic on canvas $150 Judges comments: An interesting title for what is a more abstract exploration of media interaction with the Artist (and viewer). There is no defined focus or subject - the viewer is left searching continuously around the painting finding little areas of imaginative stimulation in the layers and shapes. Is that what the Artist was saying about Life? Some additional colour and low key areas could enhance the experience. Work 2# Artist: Jill Crompton Quiet moments of motherhood Oil on canvas $550 Judges comments: This piece did speak to me as the composition made clear the subject and title. The key players were quite well drafted in proportion in terms of facial features. Some enhancements/improvements to consider would be making the background a bit less detailed in colour repetition/brush marks; a slightly lower key area around the face in a warmer tone, more attention to tonal variation of the mothers face to enhance shape/volume; some softer edges at hair extremities and generally, a different higher key colour for the flower in the hair. Well done a nice limited palette piece exhibiting feeling. Work 3# Artist: Andrew Young Paris Scene Watercolour on paper $360 Judges comments: Quite well drafted subject with difficult perspective elements. Reflections on glass makes full appreciation of image difficult. Essentially a pen and wash study, the work could be enhanced by better definition of a focus area and the value structure of what is a monochromatic work. A vertical aspect may suit the subject better. Work 4# Artist: Dianne Horvath The Green Room 31 x 39 unframed Pastel on paper $100 Judges comments: A subject full of motion and energy and captured quite well in this piece. Not sure of the terminology in the title but in surfing terms may be it is a room. In this case the painting is all about action so tonal and colour contrast , mark making and randomizing water droplet shape and throw are important to preserve that feature. The subject is one of power so attention to those aspects which do justice to this feeling is important.

02.01.2022 Spots filling up, a few places left. If you're interested, contact Kate (details below)

02.01.2022 Januarys' Newsletter ..enjoy :)

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Vicki Chapman Art Society of Tasmania on your Citizen of the Year Award. As fellow societies its' exciting to hear how your work promoting art has a flow on effect to all of us who love to create and have a love of sharing this magical and sometimes frustrating passion. The partnership between our societies has been going for many years and may we continue to grow together and pass on our love of art into the future.