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A warmish but not stinking hot day, ... Life Drawing 'drew to an early close' to swap a bit of seasonal chat/ goodwill. A few did not make it (weather/silly season), but Jo, as model, was reliable, as were her chocolate and raspberry brownies and her excellent Christmas Panettone bake. 2026 starts 7 Feb '26
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After a dozen years of fooling around trying to make a 'valued' website for Arts North, I am going to allow myself here one bit of undisguised self-promotion. My solo 'Drawing a Bit of a Line' exhibition at the Gawler Gallery during November was something of a success. Lots of comment to the effect that it was 'particularly impactive' as a presentation. Moreover, as they say about the pudding, the 'proof' was in the six works sold? Thank you to everybody who supported the exhibition. Thank you to all who decided to take a purchased work home. (Enjoy) Thank you for your goodwill. Don  SOLD WORKS        A week on from first outings to the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth, in perfect weather, Don, Colin and Meredith went out 'urban sketching' at Munno Para shopping Centre. The courtyard fountain surrounded by greenery was a lovely focal point, with cafe diners adding interest.  Colin took the opportunity to practise tonal values in his pencil sketch and Meredith was in her comfort zone, journaling with pen and wash. Don did two drawings, an ink and water colour and a charcoal, which created a lot of interest from passer's by. Please keep an eye out on our website for 'urban sketching' get-togethers ...
and please, please feel free to join in !! Hopefully, Urban Sketching can become a no-holds-barred, easy entry, self-delivering, ad-hoc 'art-as-enjoyment' vehicle to take us forward as a group. We are off to a positive start.   Having just mounted our scheduled exhibition in the Playford 'Great Hall', we were delighted to receive a request from Cassandra at Playford: "I’m reaching out after discussions with management, we are wondering if you would like to extend having your beautiful artwork display in the great hall until Monday 27th October? There will be no cost for this extension of time. The display looks incredible, and we have had so much engagement from the public regarding it. I’ve attached a photo for you."  Peterborough has proved (again) to be a 'happy hunting-ground' for Hans, who has been awarded First Prize for his work 'Grazing Sheep'. Congratulations Hans!  Peterborough Art Prize 2025 First Prize 'Grazing Sheep'  Peterborough Art Prize 2024 First Prize 'Wetlands in Summer'  It could be bad luck to say this, but drawers or would-be drawers are coming out of the woodwork! Both Life Drawing and General Drawing are attracting numbers that haven't been seen in years. Thanks to all who are giving their support.   'Morning Storm , Mt Compass' - Bill Truslove - Soft Pastel - 66 x 45
Congratulations Bill. Best Pastel (acquisitive) Clare Rotary Art Show 2024. (I hope that Bill enjoys not just the kudos of the win, but perhaps also the satisfaction that might be available from the 'acquisitive = legacy' element.. I know I would! ed) Pastel on Paper You could not miss seeing the light - in the studio ... Hans has been working recently on his latest large format (1m x 1m approx) landscape (or perhaps more precisely 'water-scape').  'Cordola Lagoon' - Hans Koppan - oil on canvas This was done from a photo taken on a recent camping trip with his family. Hans is extremely skillful in painting water and capturing the light. He has a love of photography and uses all his own images for his wonderful landscapes, which are done in oil and generally on large stretch canvases. Good Luck with this work , Hans!   Congratulations to Colleen Tooth for a Merit award from (Tea Tree) Gully Art Show for her painting 'Pale Horse'
Congratulations also to Gerhard Ritter who scored TWO merit awards. And then, more congratulations still to Bill Truslove on being awarded Second Prize in the Pastel Division. |
