Landscape artist exhibits

LOCAL artist Jo Gabe is exhibiting her paintings at Bendigo Bank’s Cooroy branch.

Jo, a member of Tinbeerwah, Pomona and Noosa Arts and Crafts groups, has exhibited her art in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland and the UK, and has achieved sales in London, France, Russia, Singapore and Australia.

Jo said after painting for many years, she likes to use acrylic, oil and pastel.

“I am leaning more towards bright colours lately as I find them enjoyable to create my designs with and it gives happiness through the process.

“Using gold, bronze and silver leaf is a favourite of mine. I love the effect and the way the light plays on the painting, giving a magnetic feel to it. I am inspired by Kandinsky. I tend to paint landscapes of places I have visited and photographed, but I love to do anything with a narrative. I enjoy portraiture and challenging subjects.”

Jo has also recently been

What’s on list

Drawing workshop

SO you think you can’t draw? Come and be surprised on Sunday 5 March from 10 am to 4 pm at Frame Tree Custom Framing, Cooroy. Guided by local artist Halina Paterson, learn solid foundational drawing techniques, develop observational skills with fun exercises, learn to depict shapes using tonal qualities, take home a study of a flower or subject of your choice and have fun in a safe, friendly environment, beginners welcome. Light lunch supplied. Limited spaces, phone 5400 8735 to book.

International Women’s Day Breakfast

ZONTA Club of Noosa is holding an International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Noosa Springs Resort on Wednesday 8 March starting at 7:00 am. The guest speaker is The Honourable Margaret McMurdo AC, former president of the Queensland Court of Appeal. Tickets are $45. Book: trybooking.com/CFOSQ.

Johnny Cash tribute show

JOHNNY Cash tribute show Cash Only will be performing at the Federal Hall on Friday 10 March at 5:30 pm. The band delivers a toe-tap- chosen to paint the scenery for Noosa Arts Theatre.

“It is a great challenge and very enjoyable painting backdrops. It also has helped me to be looser in my artwork.”

What’s On

What: Jo Gabe exhibit

When: Until 31 March

Where: Bendigo Bank, 36 Maple Street, Cooroy pin’ foot-stompin’ retrospective of one of America’s greatest artists. Come celebrate the life and music of Johnny Cash at this free event. All proceeds from food and drinks go towards Federal Hall. For more info, visit: facebook.com/ events/876066473672000.

Sconetime

JOIN Sunshine Coast

Foodie Martin Duncan and Noosa Black Coffee for Sconetime on Tuesday 14 March at 10 am in Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: trybooking.com/CGBXM. Proudly supported by Wythes Real Estate, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper.