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25.01.2022 Featured Artists for May by Karin Bowler This month at OzArt Finder were pleased to present our Featured Artists for May; Julie Rooney, Helen Cottle and Angela Parr. To read our full article on Featured Artists for May, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/news/featured-artists-for-May/ You could say this month our focus is on artworks that evoke a sense of happiness. If youre feeling a bit glum as the winter months approach, you only need to look at Julies vibrant painti...Continue reading

25.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for October 2019 by Karin Bowler This month we’re taking a special look at drawings created with pencils, charcoal or ink. With such a wide range of mediums available, we can sometimes overlook how appealing artworks can be with little or no colour. The fabulous drawings and etchings created by artists such as Norman Lindsay are wonderful examples of the beauty of monotone drawings. ...Continue reading

25.01.2022 Still Life Its a Challenge By: Karin Bowler To read our full article on STILL LIFE ITS A CHALLENGE, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. ... Producing a high quality realist painting is a true labour of love requiring many hours at the easel and endless patience. To achieve a high level of competency, realist artists need a disciplined approach and a devotion to the study of light, colour, perspective and composition. In the hands of a skilled artist, few styles can inspire us more than a beautifully executed still life. Joan Denner is one such artist and it was great to see Joans oil painting Lemons selected as a prize winner in Australian Artist magazines recent Art Prize Challenge. Lemons is a beautiful work. Joans skilful use of light and complimentary colours, particularly the lemon against the blue, is quite stunning. Careful attention to composition has resulted in a work where the viewer is constantly drawn back to the main point of interest, the lemons. The use of the curled lemon peel to enhance the focal point is further evidence of Joans wonderful skill. You can view a range of Joans wonderful paintings on the OzArt Finder website at www.ozartfinder.com/artists/joan-denner . Her oil painting Composition with Grapes is a personal favourite and is another great example of Joans skilful use of space and light.

24.01.2022 Shifts in Tone An Exhibition by Gregory R. Smith To read our full article visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. With his 41st solo exhibition fast approaching, its great to see Melbourne based artist, Gregory R. Smith, adding yet another significant prize to his extensive list of accolades; This time taking out the prestigious Diana Gibson Best Oil Painting award at the 2017 Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show.... Now in its 47th year, the Art Show is an important event in the art calendar and attracts artists from all around Australia. The judging this year was conducted by Rebecca Edwards, a curator at The National Gallery of Victoria. Gregs winning entry Still Life with Rembrandt Print is a beautiful work featuring an ornately framed painting of a Rembrandt work titled The Polish Rider. Gregs mastery of oil and chiaroscuro are on display in this complex and challenging composition. Each year Greg holds his main solo exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society Galleries in Albert Street, East Melbourne. Attending one of Gregs solo exhibitions is always a joy. His works are highly sought after and there is a sense of excitement in joining in to view his latest works and marvel at his skills . This years event, titled 'Shifts in Tone', features over 120 of Gregs most recent works and reflects his continuing dedication to oil and masterful use of light. Its an exhibition not to be missed. The official opening is on Friday 1st September starting at 7pm. To read our full article on Shifts in Tone An Exhibition by Gregory R. Smith, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. Still Life With Rembrandt Print by Gregory R. Smith

23.01.2022 Making a Difference by Moyra Le Blanc Smith To read our full article on Making a Difference visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. I am an artist who is passionate about Australia. I paint nature inspired oil paintings and for some time now I have been hoping to find a way to make a difference in some way, to how our beautiful Australia is cared for and to leave a better country for our children and grandchildren. When I heard the story of the plight of the ...tiny Leadbeaters Possum, it tugged at my heart-strings and I knew that this was a cause I needed to support. Why not use my art to make a difference to the survival of this creature and along with it, the other animals and plants which will be nurtured in the process? Leadbeaters Possum is a seriously cute little animal which lives in Victorias Mountain Ash forests. Now it is on the Critically Endangered list due to loss of habitat from clear-fell logging and bushfires. My first solo exhibition Inspired by Nature will be held for the month of April at Eagles Nest Gallery in Aireys Inlet on the Great Ocean Road. The Gallery owner Nadia Rocchi and I have collaborated to donate 20% of the sales from this exhibition to the Friends of the Leadbeaters Possum. See more

22.01.2022 PAINTING IN ITALY with Kathy Karas To read our full article on Painting in Italy with Kathy Karas, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. Artist and tutor Kathy Karas has just returned from her latest Painting in Italy tour where with her group she stayed and painted in the medieval town of Cortona, Tuscany then on to Venice for a further 5 days to explore and paint this magnificent old city.... It was just delightful to immerse ourselves in art in these beautiful areas of Italy with the diversity of both the regions and with the rich history to be explored in paint. On this recent tour to Italy, Kathys group stayed at a beautiful villa in Cortona, famous for being the town where Under the Tuscan Sun was made. The group stayed for 6 days where they painted the cobble stoned streets, old character infused buildings along with the lovely parterre gardens of the town. During the stay in Cortona, the group enjoyed sightseeing to other Tuscan towns with tours to the vineyards sampling the local wines and cuisine. There were many photo opportunities to take home to develop into future paintings and of course time for shopping. Then on to Venice for the second part of this tour...The experience in Venice is quite a contrast to the ambient life in Tuscany. Venice is such a unique place and of course can be quite busy but the advantage of staying a length of time right in the centre of Venice is that I have sussed out some quieter spots to paint that still have everything required to paint some nice scenes. An early morning session was great to capture the sunrise in St Marks Square and at the Pier with little interruption. Actually we had it all to ourselves, it was lovely! While in Venice for 5 days the group explored many of the sights. Along with painting sessions there was plenty of time to enjoy this great city. Short trips on the vaporetto (ferry) took them to some great locations. A visit to the Peggy Guggenheim museum at Academia was a highlight as was exploring the many galleries and artisan shops of this area. A visit to Burano with its colourful buildings to sketch, paint and explore finished the tour off with happy memories for all. Kathys next painting workshop is to Norfolk Island this November where she will be conducting en plein air workshops in acrylics. For information and to book please contact Norfolk Island Travel Centre [email protected] www.kathy-karas.artistwebsites.com

22.01.2022 Featured Artists for October by Karin Bowler This month we present three artists displaying versatility across various subjects and styles and a common view of the importance of painting from life. Joan Denner and Don James share a passion for still life painting and have studied traditional tonal principles of the Old Masters. Perth based Greg Pastoll, a self-taught artist, also shares an appreciation of art history and traditional painting methods. Were proud to presen...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Happy New Year and we at OZART FINDER hope 2018 is filled with artistic inspiration and joy. As artists, were typically motivated by an inherent desire to create and, although sales are not always at the forefront, we certainly gain extra motivation when we make a sale. Its always such a rewarding experience for every artist at every level. Its not just about the money, although of course that can be a nice aspect to it, but more importantly its about the satisfaction o...f creating an artwork that someone wants to display in their home or office. At OzArt Finder we feel very fortunate to have so many talented artists displaying a wide variety of exceptionally high quality artwork available for sale. Our newly implemented Featured Artists section is designed to encourage site visitors to delve deeper into the works of our artists. Each month we will select 3 new featured artists and display 3 of their artworks. By clicking on any of the images displayed in this section on our home page, viewers are taken to the artists profile and full gallery of artworks. Our three featured artists for January are; Annee Kelly, Keri Adcock and Heinz Fickler. To find out more about these three amazing artists and the beautiful artwork they produce, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/featured-australian-artists/

21.01.2022 Scratchboard, - What is it? by Rikki Fisher To read our full article on Scratchboard visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. Scratchboard is a flat board coated with a thin layer of clay and then covered with black Indian ink. A scratch tool is used to scratch through the layer of black ink revealing the white clay underneath. You can buy board that is pre inked, called scratchboard or un-inked called clayboard. There are also boards that are coloured beneath... the black ink. You can use a variety of tools, basically anything that scratches. Nibs, steel wool, fibreglass brushes, emery boards or tattoo needles all have their uses. As I vary the pressure on the tool I get some tonal range. When it comes to layering to create form and tone, I use an airbrush as I have found it gives me a softer, smoother gradation quickly. Quick is the motivating word for me as scratching can be a slow painstaking process. On the other hand it is a very forgiving medium; when you make a mistake you can brush or airbrush over the section with black ink and redo it. Rikki often conducts workshops and demonstrations upon request. She is also available for private tuition. Be sure to view Rikkis amazing scratchboard artwork at http://www.ozartfinder.com/artists/rikki-fisher/ and on her website, http://www.rikkifisher.com.

20.01.2022 Featured Artists for August by Karin Bowler OzArt Finder is proud to feature the works of 3 artists who each paint in styles ranging from realist to abstract. We present realist artist, Steve Leadenham, impressionist artist, Trish Bennett and abstract artist, June McCotter. Here are their stories, and were sure youll thoroughly enjoy viewing their fabulous artwork. To read our full article on Featured Artists for August, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/ne/featured-ar...tists-for-august/ Steve Leadenham Steve is a realist artist specialising in transport themed paintings in oils and acrylics. Although Steve has always had an interest in painting, he took it up as a serious endeavour in 2003 after retirement from his professional involvement in the automotive, rail and marine industries. Articles on his work have been published in both the Australian Artist and Artists Palette magazines. Other publications include a UK transport themed calendar. Steves paintings are held in private collections in Australia, Europe, Japan and the United States. He has been very successful with sales and has received many awards. Trish Bennett Trish has been painting for over 20 and has developed her own realist impressionist style, using her preferred oil and acrylic mediums. She has further refined her skills by attending many workshops by well-known artists who have given her guidance and inspiration. Trish exhibits her work through various Art Societies and other smaller exhibitions throughout NSW. She has been very successful at selling her work at these exhibitions and through OzArt Finder. June McCotter Born in regional Queensland, June spent her youth on the land at their family cattle station. Now retired, she lives with her family on the Sunshine Coast where she devotes her time to painting. June artwork is greatly influenced by nature and natural rustic, abstract themes. She is forever interested in capturing the fleeting essence of each subject and believes that a painting must display the heart and soul of the artist to qualify as Art. Since dedicating her life to painting, June has held many successful exhibitions and has received many awards. See more

19.01.2022 Featured Artists for April by Karin Bowler This month at OzArt Finder were proud to feature the works of abstract artist, Jennifer Gowen, realist impressionist artist, Helen Paulucci and realist artist and tutor, Christopher Vidal. To read our full article on Featured Artists for April, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/news/featured-artists-for-april/...Continue reading

18.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for Autumn 2020 Its not surprising that so many artists look forward to Autumn to venture outdoors and paint the magnificent array of colour. With milder weather and sunny days, theres no better time for landscape artists to enjoy the fresh air and outdoor painting. The warm autumn colours of bright orange, yellows and reds not only inspire our landscape artists, but also contemporary and abstract artists eager to use a colourful palette of a...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Holiday Painting Workshops If you love to paint, meet new people and travel to exciting new places then Art Tours are designed just for you. Imagine immersing yourself in the life and culture of a beautiful colonial Mexican town or a Caribbean island, enjoying the sun, surf, delicious meals and sunset cocktails. Perhaps enjoy an exotic adventure in colourful Morocco or India, or maybe youd prefer to paint the classical scenes of gondolas in Venice or the extraordinary cou...ntryside of Tuscany. Theres a wonderful selection of international art tours scheduled for 2018. All tours and workshops are tutored by highly qualified artists who specialise in teaching and sharing their vast knowledge of painting techniques in a variety of styles and mediums. Weve highlighted the following Art Tour companies that specialise in ensuring everything down to the last detail is arranged for your comfort, safety and pure enjoyment, not to mention the fun and self satisfaction of expanding your artistic skills. ART Travel Adventures http://arttraveladventures.com.au/ Norfolk Island Travel Centre https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/art-workshops Kimberley Creative Adventures http://www.ontheverandah.com.au/ But of course travelling overseas is not essential. An amazing artistic adventure can be experienced in many picturesque locations around Australia, such as our unique northern landscapes in the Kimberley and Top End regions which have inspired many professional artists and photographers. Arnhem Land is the ultimate Australian wilderness experience. It is a land of stark beauty, with its natural treasures of billabongs, rainforests, wildlife and sacred aboriginal sites. Other popular locations within Australia include the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Tasmania and beautiful Norfolk Island. Whether its overseas or here in Australia, we hope you find the perfect holiday painting workshop to develop your creative side whilst you relax with interesting people in a really different location. Oh and by the way, non-painting partners are always welcome, so go on, have a look at our Tuition section on OzArt Finder to view our listings of art tours, workshops and art teachers (several of whom regularly organise art holiday workshops). See more

17.01.2022 Our Featured Artists for March by Karin Bowler This month were delighted to feature the works of the following three outstanding artists. To read our full article on Our Featured Artists for March, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com//our-featured-artists-for-mar/... Ron Reynolds Melbourne based artist, Ron Reynolds, started out as a realist painter. His style has evolved into a more contemporary abstract impressionist style. Most of his works are completed in the studio from reductive compositional drawings. His style is unique and lively and his paintings have a strong underlying structure achieved by line and colour. Ron conducts painting classes in all mediums during school terms in Lower Templestowe, Victoria. These classes are designed for students and artists wishing to develop their work in an encouraging and innovative environment. Camilo Esparza Camilo grew up in Bogota, Colombia and started painting and printmaking at a very early age under the mentoring of his Dad, the Colombian Artist, Eduardo Esparza. In 2008 Camilo travelled to South Australia to take up further studies and soon after decided to make Adelaide his home. Camilos latest series called Marine World is inspired by the marine wildlife of Australia and some imaginary creatures as well. His intention is to send an awareness message of protection of marine species, especially those endangered. Michelle Ripari Michelle is a Melbourne based artist who has always loved drawing. She completed a Bachelor of Teaching and also a Graduate Diploma of Special Education and moved from Bendigo to work as a teacher in a specialist autistic school. Michelle inspires others with her enthusiasm and passion for fine art. Her greatest reward in teaching is to ignite confidence from participants who gain the positive I can do this! attitude. We hope you enjoy viewing the outstanding art produced by our Featured Artists for this month.

16.01.2022 Featured Artists for June 2019 by Karin Bowler This month our special focus is on Coloured Pencils, a medium increasing in popularity among professional artists. Artists have appreciated the obvious convenience of portability and of course the immediacy of coloured pencils. Unlike many other mediums, pencils arent messy or require time to dry, making them flexible with modern life. This flexibility is no doubt a factor in their popularity, but probably more importantly is... the significant improvement in both the quality and variety now available. The most common and important advice art tutors offer is to invest in the best quality available. Top brands are equal in pigment quality and lightfastness to any other medium. High quality products, which come in both soluble and non-soluble versions, layer beautifully maintaining a brightness and glow. The highest quality pencils have great permanency and can be used on a variety of surfaces including wood. They also hold the perfect consistency to produce layers of rich colours as well as being firm enough to hold a long point essential for detailed work. For June we are proud to present three highly skilled colour pencil artists; Richard Klekociuk, Janet Matthews and Nola Sindel. We know youll be interested in finding out more about each of their individual artistic journeys and their outstanding achievements, so please go to https://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news/ to read our full article and to view their amazing artwork.

16.01.2022 ‘Paint the Rocks’ Workshops By Karin Bowler Great news for artists with the ‘Paint the Rocks’ series of workshops on once again this September at beautiful South West Rocks.... Situated near the mouth of the Macleay River, mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane, South West Rocks is a beautiful seaside location with stunning coastal scenery and sandy beaches. Featuring five multi award winning artists, the workshops provide a great way to learn new techniques or to simply increase personal artistic skills while enjoying the company of like-minded artists. Outstanding tutors, John Wilson and Gordon Rossiter, will help hone your Oil techniques while watercolour expert, Robert Lovett will guide you in keeping your work loose and simple. Acrylic specialists, Barry and Lucy McCann are on hand to cover drawing and painting techniques; getting a likeness, and the application of paint and colour mixing. The experience, patience and individual attention provided by these excellent tutors will guarantee a rewarding and enjoyable experience. There are still a few places left so be sure to contact Lucy Coffey on (02) 6566 6142 or [email protected] to make your booking. Judging from comments from past participants you won’t be disappointed. Excellent teacher; wonderful group to be working with; fabulous venues indoor and outdoor. Social times were enjoyable Workshop faultless, accommodation great, restaurant food was great It was a great week, making great new friends, and we will definitely be back. For more information about this wonderful painting holiday, visit: https://www.ozartfinder.com//paint-the-rocks-art-workshops/ Full details on accommodation is available on their website: https://www.big4southwestrocks.com.au/what/paint-the-rocks/

15.01.2022 Colour in Your Life If you love pastels, be sure to watch the latest episode of Colour in Your Life featuring Gippsland artist, David Alldridge. The program, hosted by Graeme Stevenson, provides a fascinating insight into Davids creative process and techniques. If youre an aspiring pastel artist, youll pick up some great pointers including tips on keeping your artwork clean during the process (something many beginners find difficult with pastels). Regardless of your pr...eferred medium or experience, Davids demonstration provides valuable information on all aspects of creating a work of art. The episode also touches on Davids artistic journey in becoming a successful artist. A key event for David was discovering pastels which transformed his initial interest in photography into a desire to utilise pastels to create realistic artworks of wildlife, people and landscapes. David has always had a strong passion for wildlife which stemmed from his early childhood love for frogs; a favourite being the Growling Grass Frog. These beautiful creatures feature in much of his work where he accurately and superbly captures their translucent colour and texture. So, put some Colour in Your Life, and dont miss viewing the current episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBdPuAbk6uo More of Davids fabulous artwork can viewed on his website; https://davidalldridge.com/ and on OzArt Finder; https://www.ozartfinder.com/artists/david-alldridge/ Happy Viewing! See more

14.01.2022 The Toorak Village Art Walk PRESS RELEASE - CALL FOR ENTRY The Toorak Village Art Walk will run for 4 weeks from Monday, 16th October until Sunday, 12th November, 2017. The Toorak Village Traders Association is now calling for artists to enter until 31st August. Up to 50 artists will be chosen to showcase original paintings, drawings and mixed media in nearly 90 shop windows of Toorak Village businesses. ... Toorak Village will become a Street Gallery for the 6th year where businesses offer their front windows to artists from all over Australia to display their gorgeous paintings and artworks on easels of all sizes and able to sell an artwork to some of Australias most discerning art collectors and buyers; our Toorak customers. Entry is via our website only; http://www.toorakvillage.com.au/index.php?page=artwalk where you can easily upload 4 labelled images for consideration. The selection panel may select 1 or more of your 4 artworks for display. These artwork images are then distributed to our businesses for selection and approval for their window space. This takes quite a bit of time and all artists will be contacted at the end of September if not before. We provide the easels, signage and all advertising. There is a $20 entry fee and TVTA retain 33% commission on all sales. Artists will be required to deliver directly to allocated shop in the week prior to 16th October. Toorak Village is along Toorak Road, Toorak between Wallace Ave and Grange Road, just east of Williams Road. This is a free event; open 24 hours a day. All artwork is for sale and easily purchased from Toorak Village Pharmacy in Toorak Village all details will be on each artwork and in each store. All enquires to Tracey Cammock 0455 045 545 Email: [email protected] All Media enquires/interviews to Director: Tony Fialides - 0419 005 052 Toorak Village Traders Association PO Box 14 Toorak, Victoria 3142 ABN 458 8745 9064 www.toorakvillage.com.au

14.01.2022 Paint the Rocks Workshops By Karin Bowler Great news for artists with the Paint the Rocks series of workshops on once again this September at beautiful South West Rocks.... Situated near the mouth of the Macleay River, mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane, South West Rocks is a beautiful seaside location with stunning coastal scenery and sandy beaches. Featuring five multi award winning artists, the workshops provide a great way to learn new techniques or to simply increase personal artistic skills while enjoying the company of like-minded artists. Outstanding tutors, John Wilson and Gordon Rossiter, will help hone your Oil techniques while watercolour expert, Robert Lovett will guide you in keeping your work loose and simple. Acrylic specialists, Barry and Lucy McCann are on hand to cover drawing and painting techniques; getting a likeness, and the application of paint and colour mixing. The experience, patience and individual attention provided by these excellent tutors will guarantee a rewarding and enjoyable experience. There are still a few places left so be sure to contact Lucy Coffey on (02) 6566 6142 or [email protected] to make your booking. Judging from comments from past participants you wont be disappointed. Excellent teacher; wonderful group to be working with; fabulous venues indoor and outdoor. Social times were enjoyable Workshop faultless, accommodation great, restaurant food was great It was a great week, making great new friends, and we will definitely be back. For more information about this wonderful painting holiday, visit: https://www.ozartfinder.com//paint-the-rocks-art-workshops/ Full details on accommodation is available on their website: https://www.big4southwestrocks.com.au/what/paint-the-rocks/

14.01.2022 Featured Artists for March by Karin Bowler Our focus this month is on Abstract Art and were delighted to feature the works of three contemporary artists; Rhonda Campbell, Dawn Lim and Marian Alexopoulos. Each are passionate in producing innovative artwork through extensive experimentation and a variety of media and techniques to capture interesting textures, depths, colours and designs. Ive always found it surprising that abstract art became so popular in the very early ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Marine Art Exhibition Promotes Environmental Awareness The coastal areas around Beaumaris, Victoria continue to draw local artists and, with its focus on the marine environment, MESAC stayed with this theme for its inaugural Marine Art Exhibition held recently at the Beaumaris Yacht Club. The event drew over 100 artworks from around 50 artists. Read our full article at http://www.ozartfinder.com//mesac-exhibition-raises-enviro. The Peoples Choice awards went to Annee Kelly for her plein-air painted beach scene, Jeff Gilmour for his line and watercolour painting Weedy Sea Dragon and Nick Georgiadis for his magnificent lead glass window, The Galleon. To view some of Annees beautiful watercolour paintings, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/artists/annee-kelly.

13.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for Summer 2019/20 by Karin Bowler Welcome to the Summer Edition of our Featured Artists segment. To read our full article on our Featured Artists, go to; https://www.ozartfinder.com//featured-artists-for-summer-/...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Featured Artists for May by Karin Bowler With Mothers Day just around the corner, weve chosen Flowers as our special focus for this months Featured Artists. Flowers are great for brightening up a room and, while fresh flowers have a limited life, a beautiful floral painting can last forever. Floral works provide an infinite array of colours across a wide range of styles. From lively and vibrant impressionist works through to highly detailed botanical reference pieces...Continue reading

11.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for Autumn 2020 It’s not surprising that so many artists look forward to Autumn to venture outdoors and paint the magnificent array of colour. With milder weather and sunny days, there’s no better time for landscape artists to enjoy the fresh air and outdoor painting. The warm autumn colours of bright orange, yellows and reds not only inspire our landscape artists, but also contemporary and abstract artists eager to use a colourful palette of a...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Our Featured Artists for June by Karin Bowler Our Featured Artists for June; John Rice, Lyn Ellis and art photographer, Philip Bell all share a common passion for the Australian landscape and a desire to capture true light through working outdoors. To read our full article on Our Featured Artists for June, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/news/featured-artists-for-June/ We hope youll enjoy and appreciate the stunning artworks of Australian landscapes by our three Featu...red Artists for this month. John Rice is a professional artist and teacher with almost forty years experience teaching landscape painting. He holds regular workshops at his Mulgoa studio and also conducts demonstrations and workshops for art societies across Sydney, country NSW and interstate. John is represented by several galleries in New South Wales and his works are held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. Lyn Ellis is an artist who strongly believes in painting from life and never relying on the use of photographs for reference. Lyn was taught the benefits of traditional tonal study which she applies to both her still life and landscape paintings. Although her traditional tuition was in a realist style, over the years she developed an impressionist style which is evident in her current work. Lyn continues to expand her expertise as an artist by attending workshops and demonstrations by prominent Australian artists. Lyn has had many group exhibitions, several solo exhibitions and has been awarded numerous art prizes. Philip Bell has exhibited photographs of Australian landscapes in Sydney and Copenhagen and has published several articles of photojournalism on Australian geographical regions. We are proud to have such a highly accomplished art photographer on OzArt Finder. His artwork, Cramble was recently chosen as a finalist in the prestigious "Head-On" NSW Parliamentary Landscape Competition 2018. Philip was also a finalist in this competition in 2015. Philips work can also be viewed at his own gallery in Sydney, The Corner Gallery Stanmore http://thecornergallerystanmore.com/ and on his website; http://www.bellphotosaustralia.com

11.01.2022 Featured Artists for November by Karin Bowler For November, our special focus is on Wildlife Artists. Most of us love animal, whether theyre our home pets or those out in the wild. At OzArt Finder we feel fortunate to have so many highly skilled artists who have a strong passion for wildlife. Here we proudly present three of them, not only to view their stunning artwork, but to also learn more about each of them. You may also be interested to know all three of these wond...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Featured Artists for December by Karin Bowler Our focus this month is on Pastels, and were pleased to feature the works of Penelope Gilbert-Ng, Helen Miles and Maureen Bainbridge, all of whom truly excel in this wonderful medium. The use of Pastels as an artists medium originated around the time of the Renaissance and gained considerable popularity in the 18th century. Today, so many artists have come to really appreciate the texture and versatility of pastels....Continue reading

10.01.2022 The Toorak Village Art Walk is on again for the 7th year, and will run for 4 weeks from 15th October to the 11th November, 2018. Original paintings, drawings and mixed media artwork will be displayed on easels in the shop windows of Toorak Village. To find out more about this free event, read our full article on OzArt Finder. Visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news/ The Toorak Village Traders are calling for entries from now until the end of August. They will select artists to showcase their original artworks in around 80 windows of Toorak Village businesses.

09.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for October 2019 by Karin Bowler This month were taking a special look at drawings created with pencils, charcoal or ink. With such a wide range of mediums available, we can sometimes overlook how appealing artworks can be with little or no colour. The fabulous drawings and etchings created by artists such as Norman Lindsay are wonderful examples of the beauty of monotone drawings. ...Continue reading

06.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for September 2019 by Karin Bowler Many artists aspire to develop unique artwork that is clearly recognisable as theirs. Some artists may rapidly hit on their own signatory style with seemingly little effort. Perhaps inspired by a flash of creativity and emboldened to experiment with a fresh approach, unshackled by the need to conform....Continue reading

06.01.2022 Hydrocryl Prize WHO ARE THE WINNERS? By: Karin Bowler To read our full article on WHO ARE THE WINNERS?, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. ... With so many excellent acrylic paintings on OzArt Finder, it was a difficult task for our judges to select winners for the Hydrocryl Art Prize. After much deliberation, were pleased to announce that the winners for each category are: Landscape, Wildlife & Animals (Judged by: Helen Cottle) Winning Artwork: Cheetah Dreams Artist: Alison Clark Still Life & Flowers, Portraits & Figures (Judged by: Rick Matear) Winning Artwork: Geraniums Artist: Julie Rooney Contemporary & Abstract (Judged by: Ron Reynolds) Winning Artwork: Shrouded Cloisters Artist: Dawn Lim If you would like to own these award winning paintings youll find them for sale on OzArt Finder. Congratulations to Alison, Julie and Dawn on these excellent acrylic artworks. You will soon receive a selection of Hydrocryl paints. We look forward to seeing your next acrylic works using the fantastic single pigment Hydrocryl range. A big thank to our judges and of course, our special thanks to Alex Holzer and the Hydrocryl team. Its great to see an Australian company proudly promoting Australian artists. If you want to know more about Hydrocryls 100% safe acrylic paints, be sure to check out the Hydrocryl product range at www.hydrocryl.com.au

05.01.2022 Featured Artists for February by Karin Bowler For February, our focus is on Watercolour tuition and were pleased to present the works of renowned art teachers; Terry Jarvis, Kasey Sealy and Joe Cartwright. These very successful professional artists generously offer their knowledge to help their students master this beautiful but sometimes unforgiving medium. Whether youre a beginner or at an advanced level, if youre passionate about art, consider an art holiday with the...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Our Featured Artists for February by Karin Bowler To read our full article on Our Featured Artists for February, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com//our-featured-artists-for-feb/ Another new month and were excited to present our Featured Artists for February, William Holt, David Alldridge and Sharon Moroney.... Although completely different in their styles, subjects and mediums, what these artists do have in common is their amazing talent. Each highly regarded in the art world and well established in their artistic careers. William Holt William Holt has a Master of Fine Art in Painting from Monash University Melbourne Australia and has a broad range of experience in Painting, Sculpture, Installation Art and Photography. He has had many major solo exhibitions and several group shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Williams latest collection of Outback and Abstract Pieces is now permanently on display at The One Hundredth Gallery in Southbank, Melbourne. David Alldridge David is a realist artist who works mostly in pastels and produces incredibly beautiful landscapes and portraits of people, children, dogs and wildlife. He has held many successful solo and group exhibitions throughout Victoria and has received numerous awards. Davids works have been published in the New York International Contemporary Artists book vol 10. Sharon Moroney Sharons childhood fascination with drawing cartoons, led her to employment as an animator for American animation studios, Hanna-Barbera, and Burbank Studio and freelance work for Disney. She later completed a TAFE course in Design, before gaining entry into the University of Western Sydney to undertake a Visual Arts degree. Sharon was accepted as a participating artist into the 2014 Art Journey-Portraits and Figures hardcover book, an international publication produced by North Light Books. The book is a collection of portraits by artists chosen from all over the world. We are very proud to have Sharon, David and William showcasing their work on OzArt Finder and we hope you enjoy viewing their outstanding art.

04.01.2022 Featured Artists for July by Karin Bowler For July, our Featured Artists segment showcases the artwork of three very talented artists; contemporary watercolour artist, Glenys Gaston and wildlife artists Christelle Grey and Kathy Medbury. To read our full article on Featured Artists for July, visit https://www.ozartfinder.com/news/featured-artists-for-July/ We hope you enjoy viewing their amazing artwork and finding out more about their individual artistic journeys. Chri...stelle is a wildlife artist who works in watercolours and oils. Although mostly self taught, Christelle has attended many workshops for inspiration and to expand her artistic skills. She initially found watercolours to be a challenging and unforgiving medium, but once mastered, found it to be so very satisfying. Christelle moved from South Africa to Australia in 1998. Growing up in South Africa gave her the opportunity for frequent visits to National Parks from which she developed a deep appreciation and connection with the wildlife of her home country. Whilst her favourite subject matter is the wildlife of Africa, she also enjoys painting portraits of people and pets and welcomes commissions for pet portraits. Christelle will be exhibiting her work in November at the CSTUDIOS Art Gallery, Newcastle. Kathy is a well established artist, illustrator and sculptor, who started her career in art at an early age of 16. Working as a Graphic Artist she designed and produced art for the Department of Defence and Armstrongs Advertising Agency. She then worked for primary school producing designs for school jackets, catalogues, letterheads and logos. During this time she also illustrated five childrens books. From 2012 she joined several local art groups in which she has successfully exhibited her work and has also won numerous awards including Best Sculpture Award at the Sunbury Art Society shows for three consecutive years. Although Kathy is very versatile in the artwork she creates, she has a special talent for capturing the beauty of our Australian birds, some of which are sadly on the brink of extinction. Glenys is a contemporary artist based in Bendigo, Victoria. She paints solely in watercolours and for many years has been truly fascinated by the magical and often unexpected elements of this unpredictable medium. Her artwork predominantly consists of villages, people and forests often painted in a rather quirky, but very unique style. She develops each work of art by applying multiple layers of paint taking a great deal of time and patience. Her colourful, imaginative paintings are well thought out compositions to ensure a perfect balance of colour, shapes and design. In addition to many successful group and solo exhibitions held throughout Victoria, other achievements include the publication of a 12-page watercolour demonstration published in the Australian Artist magazine in 2010. See more

03.01.2022 THE SECRET IS OUT If you havent heard of Hydrocryl you might be surprised to learn that theyve been making acrylic paints right here in Australia for over 40 years. To read our full article on THE SECRET IS OUT, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. ... What makes Hydrocryl different from other brands is its strategy of sticking with a product range consisting of single pigment colours only. As Hydrocryls, Alex Holzer explained, this means that when using say Hydrocryls Phthalo Blue as your base, you are getting a powerful, bold, beautiful blue and only BLUE. There are no hints of yellows and reds that you may find in brands that offer a wide range of hues. The purity of colours enables artists to consistently recreate their favoured blends. The intensity and vibrancy of Hydrocryls single pigment colours are really quite amazing. Hydrocryl is a great supporter of the Australian art community and, with the increasing concern about exposure to chemicals, its also great to know that Hydrocryl are committed to ensuring their products do not contain any toxic pigments. To help spread the word about Hydrocryl, were pleased to host the Hydrocryl Art Prize. Our judges Helen Cottle, Ron Reynolds and Rick Matear will be viewing acrylic paintings posted on the OzArt Finder website and each will choose a winning artwork. The competition closes on 15 September so be sure to upload any new works soon. The winners in each category will receive a range of Hydrocryl products. Well be talking to a range of artists about their experience with Hydrocryl in the coming weeks so please stay tuned.

03.01.2022 Janette Humble on ‘Colour in Your Life’ by Karin Bowler If you’re an aspiring pastel artist, be sure to watch the latest episode of Colour in Your Life featuring South Australian artist, Janette Humble. Hosted by Graeme Stevenson on TV2 Australia, the program provides a fascinating insight into Janette’s creative process and techniques. Through her keen observation of people, animals and nature, Janette captures the essence of the subject to create bright and cheerful artw...orks. It's such a joy to watch Janette demonstrate her pastel skills while producing a fabulous bold and vibrant sunset landscape with the perfect juxtaposition of shapes and colours. Her work shows energy and movement which she accomplishes through the application of many vigorous marks. To view the finished artwork ‘Hear the Silence’ on OzArt Finder; https://www.ozartfinder.com/paintings/hear-the-silence/ Regardless of your preferred medium or experience, Janette’s demonstration provides valuable information, not just on the use of pastels, but many aspects of creating a beautifully constructed work of art. At OzArt Finder we proudly featured Janette’s artwork for our Summer Season. To find out more about Janette, visit our news article https://www.ozartfinder.com//featured-artists-for-summer-/ and be sure to put some Colour in Your Life by viewing Janette Humble’s episode at https://www.colourinyourlife.com.au/tv-show/ or on the direct Youtube link https://youtu.be/qNXpRyDCv5w Happy Viewing!

03.01.2022 ITS ABOUT TIME By Karin Bowler To read our full article on TIM K JONES ITS ABOUT TIME, visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. Appropriately titled About Time, the first solo exhibition of Tim K Jones is finally here. Tims collection is such an eclectic mix of style, media and subject that it is difficult to summarise his work. But a common thread, and one of the joys of viewing Tims works, is the narrative that often accompanies his wonderful image...ry. With many of his works, Tim shares with us the inspiration behind the image. We could be left to simply ponder the visual clues and arrive at our own interpretation but Tim is clearly an artist who is keen to converse with the viewer. With his painting Poppy Day, Memorial Park Mount Victoria (a finalist in the 2016 Gallipoli Art Prize), Tim takes this to another level by embedding narrative within the actual image. A.N.G Irvings poem, Poppy Day, occupies a large section of the painting. As we read the poem, the image, which at first glance is a pleasant Remembrance Day scene, takes on a sombre mood and we are compelled to review each element of the scene with Irvings words now dominating our thoughts. The poem is deeply moving and makes viewing the image an emotional experience. Poppy Day, the painting and the poem, are both important works. His ability to converse with the viewer through imagery and narrative leaves us wanting to know more about the artist. We gain further insight about Tim through his pastel, Highway Ugrade Wabi Sabi. He once again engages us in conversation and, in describing the artwork, he shares Wabi Sabi is the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection. The degraded, the rustic, the element of time and its influence on change. I utilise this ethos in my life and art. Highway Upgrade Wabi Sabi has been shortlisted for the 2016 Rick Armor Drawing Prize. With such a diverse collection, About Time promises to stimulate, inspire, amuse and educate. The exhibition will be held in Katoomba at Gallery ONE88 from Tuesday 31st May to Sunday 5th June. You can score an invitation to the opening event by contacting the gallery direct on (02) 4782 1900. For a preview of Tims work, you can visit his website www.timkjones.com.au and his fantastic Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TimKJonesArt. Youll also find some of Tims artwork on OzArt Finder www.ozartfinder.com/artists/tim-k-jones. See more

02.01.2022 To read our full article on FROM PLACE TO PLACE visit http://www.ozartfinder.com/ozartfinder-news. Although based in rural Gippsland, Pauline Bailey has a passion for the urban environment. Having been raised in suburban Melbourne, she frequently travels between Gippsland and the city and finds inspiration in the many layers, textures and contrasts between country town and urban metropolis. Paulines works illustrate the many definitions of place to which we can all rela...te. Her wonderful painting Cherry Bar transports us to Melbournes distinctive inner city laneways with their curious mix of music, street art and grunge. With her upcoming solo exhibition, From Place to Place, Pauline continues with her exploration of the journey from country town to suburb to inner city. From Place To Place commences 30th March at the West Gippsland Arts Centre in Warragul, Victoria.

01.01.2022 OzArt Finder Featured Artists for August 2019 by Karin Bowler When reflecting on Australian landscape paintings, artists such as Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts will likely spring to mind. These, and other accomplished landscape artists of the late 19th century and early 20th century, provided so much inspiration for our artists today. And of course, our vast and beautiful country continues to provide endless inspiration. ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Featured Artists for September by Karin Bowler This month we are featuring landscape artists, Gordon Rossiter from New South Wales and John Duncan from the beautiful south west region of W.A. We also have semi abstract artist, Margaret Morgan Watkins from country Victoria. Heres some information on each of their artistic journeys, and we hope you enjoy looking at their delightful paintings. To read our full article on Featured Artists for September, visit https://www.oz...artfinder.com//featured-artists-for-septemb/ Gordon Rossiter has been painting professionally for over 30 years and is also an accomplished art judge and tutor. Over the years, he has won numerous awards for his work. Gordons work has been described as impressionistic and true to the subject. He conducts many workshops and encourages his students capture the feeling and atmosphere of a scene, rather than placing too much emphasis on detail. He believes when this is done, the painting is far more appealing. Gordon welcomes commissioned work which can be done from either a photograph or on site. John Duncan, now retired lives in the South West region of W.A., where he devotes much of his time to painting. In this beautiful location, he feels he has it all with endless inspiration to paint the wonderful landscapes and seascapes that surround him. John is mostly a self-taught artist and his preferred medium is acrylics. He quotes; It is still a self-teaching process, and may it never end! Margaret Morgan Watkins has always been interested in art and feels fortunate that she grew up having several wonderful teachers who helped her expand on her artistic talents. She initially took up oil painting and sought tuition by many well known Australian artists. Today, her preferred mediums are watercolour and acrylics, but she has also explored numerous mediums including, silk painting and encaustic wax. Her constant experimentation in various techniques has made her a very versatile artist in terms of style and subject matter. Margaret is currently a member of the Seymour and Kilmore Art Societies and the Woodend Art Group. She has been particularly active with the Woodend Art Group where she conducts regular workshops in silk painting and acrylic pouring techniques. See more