Art Therapy
Gotta Love Tawney Frogmouths.
Tawney Frogmouths, for me, are some of the loveliest, most inquisitive and quirky birds. As my followers know, I paint a lot of them in so many ways. They are enchanting. Lately I have found that the birds I love look awesome on black gessoed canvas and lend themselves well to be portrayed as miniatures. …
Read MoreArt Sales – Kingfisher Miniatures off to their new Home.
Miniature Art. Kingfishers – Jewels of the Forest.
Recently I have been trying my hand at painting miniature artworks using some of my favourite subjects. Australian kingfishers are some of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. The bright metallic flashes in the sunlight and their acrobatic flight, is incredible. I love the way they pose, ever watchful. These particular works have…
Read MoreChristmas Exhibition – Oatley 101 Society of Artists Celebrates
After a year of COVID, artists have a big range of new art available for art lovers and collectors. Online viewing is convenient but there is nothing better than to visit an exhibition to fully appreciate the value and connectivity of wonderful art. Oatley 101 does it soooo well. Brilliant screen lighting highlights high quality…
Read MoreThe healing power of art: Karman Aron’s skill helped him survive the Nazi camps and the long years that followed.
Kalman Aron – a prolific artist – portraits and landscapes. I have just finished reading about this incredible man. Painting portraits of soldiers and officers in the Nazi war camps to gain a scrap of food or relief from hard labour. After the war, when he moved to the US, his paintings were his release.…
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As President of the Oatley 101 Society of Artists I have had the privilege of raising the profile of local artists, art appreciation and art therapy programs across the commuity. We have been able to provide a substantial amount of support for various programs which promote art education and healing programs within the local…
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