Tag: Creativity
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Glimpse of a life: the unexpected joy from a gifted collection
Rosemary’s mother was an academic, who, when she retired, took up painting. Amongst her bookshelf-lined walls were three rows of art books. Would I like them, Rosemary asked? My bookshelves are full to brimming, but how could I resist more art books? I will take them over time I said, and go through them at…
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A little gallery
I’ve converted my messy art room into a mini gallery that opens for business from tomorrow for the next two weekends (Friday to Sunday) and next Tuesday (Oct 5) Hours: 10.00 am to 4.00pm. After seeing the workspace in the garage, visitors will be able to see what the paintings look like on the wall,…
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Reflection – the creative process of painting
Talented Peregian Beach photographer Julie Hemsley did a publicity shoot at Marcus Creek of me when we exhibited at The Butter Factory Arts Centre in 2018. Apart from being successful in promoting our show, I knew that the photos had something that I wanted represent using paint – reflection in water. The result? One subject,…
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Artist #2 Susan Nuevonen
My latest art acquisition, a print of a work by Susan Neuvonen, fellow Noosa Open Studios artist. Susan, along with Desley Roach, Trish Menzies and I, all Marcus Beach residents, joined together to form the Marcus Mini Art Trail. I visited Susan’s studio yesterday for a preview, and felt drawn to this image. The work…
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Noosa Open Studios preparation
With two weeks to go until Noosa Open Studios, I’ve cleared away various projects in my work room so that I can convert it onto a “mini gallery” Open from October 1 on Fri to Sun 10.00 am-4.00 pm Tues Oct 5