Arts North Elizabeth - Bulletins ..

Bill Truslove 's Pastel Workshop

16/8/2018

Bill's 'light' kit of pastels

You would be hard pressed to find a more welcoming man than Bill Truslove, who comes with a generosity to match. His byword? "Don't blend (with your fingers) - keep it 'fresh'."

Bill had us attempt two 'paintings' over the one-day workshop; the first of a seaside bay; the second of a stylised 'Uluru/Olgas' type. The happy group got to it and by lunch the 'seaside' had as many variations as there were people.

Bill said the afternoon subject was 'simple'. It must have been, because everybody had packed up by the time your correspondent (Jimmy Olsen, Cub-reporter, 'Daily Planet'?) looked up. Confused, Jimmy forgot to take more photos. (Bravely, Jimmy includes the only effort avail as we go to press!)

Bill, please accept the thanks of all for your excellent help. Your membership at Arts North will certainly help 'promotion' generally.

July 24th, 2018

24/7/2018

Diptychs have been available for ever: more available of recent years perhaps ... perhaps that is because they intrigue ... ?
While neither scored a 'gong' at the John Harvey exhibition, these two diptychs hung together were a decided 'focal element' in the exhibition.
Credits to Alex Toyne (top) and Hans Koppan (bottom).

Arts North's John Harvey Gallery Exhib

16/7/2018

The Arts North group exhibition My Passions opened on the 13th July at John Harvey gallery. It was a bumper show with 45 works taking in: textile, digital drawing, mixed media collage, pastel, oil, acrylic, and water colour.

Hans with Arts North members and staff from Salisbury Council successfully hung the large body of highly diverse work harmoniously, and a big thank you to Cindy for doing the catering.

The show was opened by Tabatha from Council with message of thanks given by Meredith (particular thanks to Margaret Tuckey for judging), and the following winners were announced :

Category 1: winner was Colin Trenaman and highly commended went to Gem Congdon.
Category 2: winner was Sue Cluse and highly commended went to Bill Truslove.
Category 3: winner was Angelo Gencarelli and highly commended went to Hans Koppan.
The judges encouragement award went to Robert Martin.

My Passions closes on 6th August.

A Big Impression

21/6/2018

Paul Signac - 'The Red Buoy'

The Arts North visit to the Adelaide Art Gallery's 'Colours of Impressionism' was very rewarding. Not only was it an opportunity to see and closely examine famous works (first time available in Adelaide), but the guided tour given to members was presented with an emphasis on, not only the much considered 'painting of light', but also the particular techniques and compositional elements that all successful works display. Very informative.

And, yes, this wonderful opportunity was presented to Arts North members as a 'gift' - Arts North picked up the tab! Thanks to all concerned.

Monet - 'The Magpie'

Manet - 'Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne'

Truly Digital ...

3/6/2018

Colin Ross Trenaman's imaginatively titled work '2018-06-02'. Produced on a smartphone over an Arts North Life Drawing session of that date (yesterday), this work is truly 'digital'- the primary 'digit' being Colin's index finger working the screen.
What a tool for anyone who would like to 'loosen-up' a bit!
(Thought: The Future was Yesterday?)

Click here for Colin's 'Gallery'

Clare Art Show

26/5/2018

Beyond Gerhard winning the Clare Art Show prize for Indoor Sculpture (see item of a couple of days ago - below), Bill Truslove was the winner of the Pastel prize. Congratuations Bill ! (sorry about reflection from the glass)

Clare Art Show 2018 - Clare Art Show Pastel winner: "Approaching Storm, Mt Compass" by Bill Truslove

Clare Art Show 2018 Sculpture Indoor winner: "Pioneer Spirit" by Gerhard Ritter

... And a ' Gallery' for Steve..

26/5/2018

Long-time Arts North member Steve Oatway has also elected to have a 'Gallery' page on this website.

Beyond sharing his works, Steve gives an insight to his considerable interest in fostering art in the community.

Click for Steve's 'Gallery' page

Gerhard's 'Gallery'

23/5/2018

Gerhard Ritter now has an Arts North 'Gallery' page, also with a clickable link to his blog page. This has come about, as much as anything else, due to the 'overwhelming' number of successes his works have enjoyed in recent weeks .. outstanding!

(Please click below to visit Gerhard's new 'Gallery' page)

Gerhard's Gallery

'The Nightwatch' - acrylic (Winner Watershed Art Prize)

Pastel demo with Joe Dennis

17/5/2018

Wednesday 16th May, we were lucky to attend a demo at Arts North by multi talented pastelist, Joe Dennis, a lovely down to earth lady eager to share her tips on improving our prowess at pastel painting. In the three hours Joe painted two beautiful landscapes which were amazing.

A great day appreciated by all who attended.
Thank you to Joe and to Colleen who organised the day.
Lyn

Munno Para Promotion Display

5/5/2018

Once again we have manned our pop-up 'gallery' to do the Arts North week-long (membership) promotion at the Munno Para Shopping Centre. Time will tell the effectiveness.

Many thanks to all who gave their time and effort; a special thanks, too, to Hans Koppan who gave not only time and effort but also again donated the raffle prize .. his painting of the Murray (Swan Reach?) shown above. (The raffle was won by Sandra B., a member of the public who was very quick off the mark, coming to claim her prize within no time at all - may she long enjoy it.)