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GAS Peak Painters Performing
On Saturday 8th November our Art society celebrated
with more than 90 participants in the P.P.P.
After a welcome by our President Allan Langdon, I was
delighted to introduce our first guest artist Agata Lelek
and Erin her sitter.
Agata entertained us with warmth and wit, demonstrating her talent with pastel, painting a beautiful portrait of Erin. Along the way there were many tips for us to put into practice with our own paintings. Agata has left two paintings in our Gallery for sale.
David Taylor a renowned Australian watercolourist
enthralled us with a painting of Venice.
He was a delight to watch and so very enthusiastic
about his painting, doing little skips and dances when his
brush strokes pleased.
David also chose the Best Painting in our exhibition - it went to Louise Price for her beautiful pastel,“Urban Isolation”, a very popular choice.
Our next demonstrator was the famed David Chen, an
internationally recognised artist who performed a magical
painting of Sorrento - he delighted with his bold brush
strokes and clean, crisp colour. We have three of David’s’
paintings for sale in our Gallery.
Between all this we enjoyed coffee with Lloyd Owen
manning the machines and Betty Woolford and Bev Burch
brewing tea, these girls worked all day in the kitchen doing
a sterling job.
They would like to thank those members who helped
out during the day washing cups and glasses.
Our Lunch was supplied by Steampacket and once again
a wonderful fare was enjoyed.
The wines from Jindalee winery were much appreciated
and Geelong Art Supplies ran a busy business providing
us with all our art needs at 20% discount.
The Geelong Advertiser sent a photographer and
published an account in the Monday paper.
This day can only be successful with the help of a team
namely Allan, Ramya, Roma, Lorraine, Michelle, Lloyd and
Faye, Betty and Bev and David Moore who can move
tables, chairs and easels like a fork lift.
A big and grateful Thankyou to all who helped make
our P.P.P a grand success.
I am pleased to note that we had 40 people attending
who were non members, and hopefully this will increase
our membership and attendance.
It is all about letting people know, “What the Art
Society can do for you”. I was delighted to organise what
turned out to be a very successful day.
Without the effort, planning and organization of my
predecessor, Faye Owen over the past three years, my job
would have been much more difficult.
I’m sure you were all inspired and hopefully enjoyed
the day.
- Sue
GAS Hosts Budding Artists.
GAS played host to 90 schoolchildren on Tuesday 11th
November from StThomas’ Primary School, Drysdale.
The students were participating in a community arts and
culture excursion, and attended in groups of 30 over three
hours. They visited GPAC, Geelong Gallery and Botanical
Gardens.
Many showed a lot of interest when they were told some
of the history of the Shearers’ Arms. None of the students
had been to the gallery before and showed considerable
interest in the Studio. They were particularly intrigued by
the setup and amazed by the mirror.
Fortunately Lianne Gough was able to come in and talk
to one of the groups, and I thank Lianne for her time, and
naturally her skills with kids and art.
I guess that it would not have been quite the same without
Bruno conducting a class and allowing two groups to invade
his ‘space’. With his charismatic Italian charm, Bruno
whipped up a couple of cards, yes poppies, much to the
surprise of the students. Bruno is going to attend St. Thomas
school soon to share his skills at making Christmas cards.
The students left with a copy of the Shearers Arms
Gallery history, newsletters and class timetables. Hopefully
we may see some of these young people join our society in
the future.
And to cap off a very successful school visit, one of the
teachers purchased a piece of Jacinta Leitch’s sculpture.
- AL
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Artist’s Holiday 2009
Sunday 8 to Sunday 22 February, 2009
Feel like a holiday, a holiday with a
difference – a painting holiday! Or just a creative holiday to read, write and maybe take a photo or two. A group of artists from the Geelong and Ballarat Artists’ Societies have been going down to Apollo Bay in February for a good many years, and keep
going down for more. We stay at the Star of the Sea, Apollo Bay and set up our gear in the games room or paint outdoors in the
surrounding hills, the boat harbour and the
beach, whatever takes the fancy. We also
go for the occasional bush walk, beachwalks, sunrise and sunset walks. Sometimes we swim or just relaz (a combination of
relaxing and being lazy) and read orwhatever!
You can come for a day or two or the whole two weeks.
Accomodation is very affordable, calculate on $20 a day per
person (a pensioner’s discount is also available).
Single accomodation/room cannot be guaranteed, as this
depends on numbers coming.
Meals are self-catered or what often happens is we have
a shared group “cook-up” in the large communal kitchen, or
you can go out on the town for dinner. You can cook for
yourself if you want to also. One thing is a fact, we have
never been known to starve! Friends and partners welcome
too!
If you are interested in coming along or would like more
information, for Ballarat phone Cheryl Bradley (Ballarat) 5330 1495 or email cjbradley5@bigpond.com.au
or for Geelong – Ria and Adrian Baker on 5275 8745 or
email aribal@optusnet.com.au
Hope to see you there!
Please send $20 deposit per person to secure your place,
and the dates you would like to come in an envelope to:
Apollo Bay Artists’ Holiday
c/- C. Bradley
PO Box 26,
Mt. Clear, Vic. 3350
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On the Great Ocean Road Exhibition
You might just make it to the champagne opening on
Saturday, December 6 at 2pm at the Eagles Nest Fine Art
Gallery at Aireys Inlet but you will be able to view Margaret
Woodhead and June Paterson’s Along the Great Ocean
Road Exhibition until December 28.
The exhibition features a new group of paintings by
both artists on how they see and interpret the beauty and
splendour of the Great Ocean Road.
Margaret Woodhead and June Paterson have been
passionate about their coastal art for many years.
Their successful joint exhibition at Eagle’s Nest Gallery
only twelve months ago has enticed the pair to do it over
again.
Margaret and June have prepared around forty pastel
paintings between them and these works are sure to be
popular again with the region’s holiday visitors.
The coast stretching from Anglesea to Apollo Bay is
the main source for their atmospheric images.
The Eagles Nest Gallery is situated at 50 Great Ocean
Road, right in the heart of Aireys Inlet.
For further information please ring 5289 7366 (412 815 584)
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