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Dot Rowland, Kingaroy Qld.
Robyn Dower, Tingoora, Qld.
Robyn is an artist from the South Burnett Region of Qld. Australia. Living on a farm inspires a lot of her subject matter. Like most artists, Robyn has a love of variety and this shows in her work. As well as painting, she also does sculptural pieces from found objects and in paper mache’. For the past seven years Robyn has concentrated on her art full time.
“ I am very fortunate to be able to do something that I truly am passionate about. I love that there are no hard and fast rules and that you are always free to explore new possibilities.” Artistic Achievements Robyn took out the major award at the South Burnett Acquisitive held at the Wondai Regional Art gallery on Friday the 2nd of October, 2015. Robyn Dower's painting, "The Cattle" took out the major prize of $1500. The Judge said it was'a clean fresh painting in a contemporary format. "The Cattle" will now become part of the councils collection. Robyn's second painting, of camp drafting titled "The Chase" won peoples choice, a prize of $200. This is a picture of her cattle from her family farm at Tingoora. Other awards · 1st Prize in the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s June Acquisitive 2010 · Acceptance into the Flying Arts Regional Five Senses Art Exhibition held in Brisbane, February 2009 · Award for Excellence For Colour Design from the International School of Colour & Design · Award for Excellence For Creativity in Colour & Design from the International School of Colour & Design · Other Prizes in Wondai Regional Art Gallery competitions, including sculpture and pastel. Upcoming Exhibitions · 2014-15 Wondai Regional Art Gallery Solo Exhibitions · 2013 June-Kingaroy Art Gallery “My Country Side” · 2012 Wondai Regional Art Gallery “Distracted” · 2011 Wondai Regional Art Gallery “Wonder” (installation) · 2009 Wondai Regional Art Gallery “Art, Heart & a Little Imagination” Group Exhibitions · 2013 August- Nimue Art Gallery, Kingaroy “Inside Out & Back to Front” · 2013 Traveling Exhibition, Gympie-Hervey Bay-Wondai Galleries “Eclecticism” · 2012 Harbourside Gallery (Tewantin) Exhibition of 2D&3D Art · 2011 Nimue Art Gallery “Rustic, Rural and Recollections” · 2008 Gympie Regional Art Gallery “Work In Progress” · 2007 Wondai Regional Art Gallery “Melting Pot” · 2005 Kingaroy Art Gallery “Among Friends” Courses Completed · Diploma in Creative Visual Arts from International School of Colour & Design · Certificate IV in Design from International School of Colour & Design · Certificate In Interior Decorating With Distinction from Stott’s Correspondence College · Regularly attends workshops to develop skill levels Other Information · Member of Flying arts Alliance · A long- time volunteer at The Wondai Regional Art Gallery · Member of the RADF committee for the South Burnett Regional Council Contact info: phone 4168 5577 mobile 0427 592 074 email: [email protected] Web: www.robyndowerdesigns.com.au |
Margy Laughton, Murgon, Qld.
Sandy Hoffman, Murgon, Qld.
Noel and Val McGrath
Val is a Murri from Queensland and Noel is a Wonghi from the Eastern Goldfields in WA but has spent a large part of his life in Queensland, though he maintains his connection with his country in WA.
They moved to Blackbutt after retiring from work. Val started painting as a hobby and as a way to express herself, mainly giving her art away to family and friends. In the late 1990’s she put one of her early paintings into a shop in Nambucca Heads and her husband and sons laughed, saying that it wouldn’t sell. Within a week it was sold and went to Germany. Since then her art has been sold to tourists from many countries and her husband and sons don’t laugh anymore! Though she does larger paintings Val prefers to put art on everyday things that can be used. Eg. Photo frames, and she also does smaller paintings. Noel, who is very handy, makes the bull roarers and clapsticks for local timber and Val paints them. Val finds painting a way of relaxing and connecting her spirituality as she feels she is guided in her art, which is a mixture of styles from the different areas she has lived and worked in but mainly comes for the land she loves. Noel and Val have also been very involved in music and have played in bands from North Queensland to New South Wales for over 30 years. They also write their own music and Noel records it in his recording studio. Art in many forms has been a large part of their lives and always will be. Their main ambition is to share their culture with the wider community. Contact info: phone 0437 474 954 email: [email protected] facebook page GIRRGEE |
Toni Phillips-Petersen, Kingaroy, Qld.
Toni lives in Kingaroy with her husband and four children. She is a descendant of the Gudjul Tribe from the Charters Towers region, and the Gia Tribe for the Proserpine area (both in Queensland.) Toni first started experimenting with imitation stained glass art at high school and immediately became enthralled with it. After high school Toni continued to dabble with it, and over many years gradually incorporated her own contemporary Indigenous style into it. She has been selling her works for three years. |
Val and Thelma Trial Combining Their Methods
In response to numerous suggestions, Val, with her Indigenous style, and Thelma, with stitchery, have done a couple of trial pieces combining their arts.
In response to numerous suggestions, Val, with her Indigenous style, and Thelma, with stitchery, have done a couple of trial pieces combining their arts.
When I was in school I loved Art it was my favourite part of the day. As I got into higher grades I was more intrigued by colour.
When I was introduced to Abstract Art I felt like I was in my element with my "crazy paint mess" as I used to call it, my teachers entered my work in various competitions and when I received a few prizes and lots of good comments from judges it gave me a great confidence boost. Then life happened, work, family and kids took up most of my time for the next 30+ years, but I always seemed to do something creative, whether it be sewing, cooking or some type of craft. Now I am painting again, abstract of course and I really mean painting, I paint anything I can get my hands on such as tyres, outdoor furniture, garden beds, as well as the usual canvas's. |
Chris Bugden
Chris was born and raised as one of nine children in Sydney's sprawling western suburbs in an era when dads worked long and hard and stay-at-home mums worked even harder raising families and generally running the household. Chris' artistic talent was apparent at an early age and was first recognised by a particularly observant primary school teacher who enthusiastically gave him six-of-the-best for decorating all his exercise books with drawings in order to amuse himself. As time went by the obligations and commitments of raising his own family meant that creative pursuits were moved to the back burner only to be prioritised much later in life as circumstances became more favourable. Chris now resides at Blackbutt North where he is finally able to indulge his passion for all things creative. Currently on display are African themed paintings and artefacts that allow Chris to fully explore the earthy tones and textures of that mysterious country as well as portray the enduring hardships confronting those who dwell there.
Chris was born and raised as one of nine children in Sydney's sprawling western suburbs in an era when dads worked long and hard and stay-at-home mums worked even harder raising families and generally running the household. Chris' artistic talent was apparent at an early age and was first recognised by a particularly observant primary school teacher who enthusiastically gave him six-of-the-best for decorating all his exercise books with drawings in order to amuse himself. As time went by the obligations and commitments of raising his own family meant that creative pursuits were moved to the back burner only to be prioritised much later in life as circumstances became more favourable. Chris now resides at Blackbutt North where he is finally able to indulge his passion for all things creative. Currently on display are African themed paintings and artefacts that allow Chris to fully explore the earthy tones and textures of that mysterious country as well as portray the enduring hardships confronting those who dwell there.
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David Daniel
David lives in the hills of the beautiful ranges of Blackbutt. His keen and somewhat cynical sense of humour are reflected in his non-fiction, fiction and cartoon book series. David is a returned soldier, blue-water sailor and former Principal Extension Officer with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries working in animal health, beef cattle and rural extension and development. His books reflect his rich life experience and the characters he has met along the way. Many of his drawings, over the years, have featured in regional and national newspapers and magazines and government publications. David’s small cartoon book series ‘Comments on Life’ are ‘us’ in a nutshell as we confront a future of: technology overload, pin-codes, saving our heritage, waiting on hold and plastic food in industrial strength wrapping! ‘Kookaburra Tales’ series of 10 books presents kids with a fun, alternative Aussie history. The story is told by our native wildlife as the First Flock arrive with characters like Bold Ned Hood, Big Mac, Fryer Tucker, Maid Meringue, Lady Lamington, Captain Kanaka and Colonel Bundy. They romp through and pepper our rich history as the under-bird fights for equality and, along the way, invent icons like: One Day Croakit, State of Origin Toadball and the ‘Beaute’. A final ‘Did you Know’ page presents the real facts and learning. ‘Rough as Guts’ is about David’s time in the frontier ‘top-end’ with a role of keeping out exotic diseases of animals and plants and the Old Salty books cover his, and his hapless 1st mate’s time at sea in Australia and the Pacific. ‘Devil in my Kidneys’ and ‘The Turning Circle’ are both fast moving, page turners. Contact David on www.daviddaniel.com.au |
Judith is an artist from Yarraman Qld. She mainly works in pastels but occasionally dobbles in oils.
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Cary McAulay
Trish Erkens
Townsville born artist, Trish (Erko) has had either a pencil or paintbrush in her hand for most of her life. Her works originate 'from the heart'. Trish has been painting since 1989 and has attended numerous workshops over the years with several renowned artists, resulting in a bevy of awards and prizes.
Murray Broomhall
Murray Broomhall is a Woodturner who has retired to the tranquillity of the bush in Moore Qld .
Woodturning has played a large part in his coping with PTSD, which is a legacy of his service in Vietnam. As it allows him to concentrate on the project at hand and put the past behind him.
He enjoys the demands imposed by crafting an object which gradually appears out of the lump of timber and the need to concentrate on the detail to ensure that the turning in its final form is an article that will be appreciated by the eventual owner for many years,
In recent times he has tended to concentrate on the fine detail required to make objects that require precise finishing such as pens, shaving brushes and other small items
Murray Broomhall is a Woodturner who has retired to the tranquillity of the bush in Moore Qld .
Woodturning has played a large part in his coping with PTSD, which is a legacy of his service in Vietnam. As it allows him to concentrate on the project at hand and put the past behind him.
He enjoys the demands imposed by crafting an object which gradually appears out of the lump of timber and the need to concentrate on the detail to ensure that the turning in its final form is an article that will be appreciated by the eventual owner for many years,
In recent times he has tended to concentrate on the fine detail required to make objects that require precise finishing such as pens, shaving brushes and other small items
Bev Brown
Judy Brook
Sandy and Peter
Trish Jacobson