INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
Tuggerah Lakes Art Society INC. ABN 81 282 337 158
The Toukley Art Society have invited us to enter their Peter Moore Memorial Prize to be held at the Toukley Art Gallery from Monday 31st July till Sunday 27th August 2017. First prize is $200 and entry fee is $5.00. Paintings are to be in the style of Peter (examples below) and be available for sale. Peter loved to satirise the current political circus but also drew inspiration from the bush. Entry form is attached to this newsletter or you can collect one at the June meeting.
PO Box 4288 BAY VILLAGE NSW 2261 The Society was incorporated on 4 September 1989 with the aim: “To promote and encourage Art & Craft on the Central Coast, particularly the Mid-Coast Region”.
NEWSLETTER: JUNE 2017
Website: www.tlas.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/TLAS2261/
FROM THE PRESIDENT First may I thank all our members who took up the challenge of creating something ‘OTHER’ than a painting. I was blown away by the diversity of artwork. So much talent J Another landmark for TLAS was participation in the CWA exhibition which was part of their National Conference and it was a proud moment to learn that several of our members were place getters. The chairperson remarked that our artwork was of such a high standard and was thrilled to have us as part of their Cultural Display. MEMBERS MEETING 22nd June 201
Many more exciting events to come … Watch this space!! J J
GUEST PRESENTER Alida de Carlo who has been the President of the Australasian Egg Artistry Guild and has won a multitude of awards for her craftsmanship. She will lead us through the process of this egg artistry from how it all begins through to the finished artwork. Alida is able to run workshops for us, so we can learn how to create these amazing Faberge Eggs.
Regards, Rasheeda _____________________________________________________ EDITOR I hope you find this newsletter interesting – so much to include!! This month’s featured member is Pam Patterson-Barrie – another fascinating story. Please don’t hesitate to send me feedback, articles or ideas. I would love to hear from you. Regards, Donna mailto:news@tlas.org.au
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OUR CHALLENGE for this month is Drawing Only with inks, pencils, anything at all, as long as it’s a drawing
TLAS CALENDER Members’ General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month from 10am to noon at the Uniting Church Hall, 204 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty. Next meeting is 22 June. Cost is $5. Guest speaker is Alida de Carlo – Faberge Eggs on Show. Academy Style Sessions in 2017 for all mediums are held at the CWA Building, 1 Pacific Street, Long Jetty, from 9am to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Cost is $10 /session. June Members’ Challenge: Drawings only – see details below. July 2017 TLAS Academy: 5, 12, 19, 26, 28 July Members’ General Meeting: 27 July 10am Members’ Choice and Members’ Challenge: Orange is the new Black August 2017 TLAS Academy: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
only. UPCOMING EVENTS August 12. Judith Hoste will run a one day workshop in Pastels. September 10. Bay Village Exhibition. Thanks to Karelle who will co-ordinate this event. October 21. Belinda Biggs will run a workshop on Botanical Illustration. November 15th to 25th. Our Fab Fakes Exhibition which now boasts its very own Website. Check it out www.fabfakes.org.au
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Members’ General Meeting: 24 August 10am Guest Speaker: Carla Christie from Christies Picture Framing, A presentation on framing – tips and advice. Members’ Choice: you may ask for a critique if you wish No Members’ Challenge this month September 2017 TLAS Academy: 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep Members’ General Meeting 28 September 10am: Guest Speaker: Jean Marie Visser, Millinery Designer Members’ Choice: bring your favourite artwork. Members’ Challenge: TBA
If any members are interested please contact me web@tlas.org.au I would think no more than 6 paintings per member at the moment. Provide a short bio of yourself and some details of the artworks. As always, be cautious with unsolicited enquiries.
Mal web@tlas.org.au _____________________________________________________ PAYMENTS TO TLAS – DIRECT INTERNET TRANSFER If you would prefer to make payments for exhibitions or any other purpose using internet direct banking, please feel free to do so. You must include your surname and a brief description of purpose. Details are: TLAS Incorporated St George Bank Tuggerah BSB: 12879 ACC NUMBER: 041284038 _____________________________________________________ MY FAVOURITE COLOUR AND LUCY CULLITON
___________________________________________ WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS Lena Fearle MEMBERSHIP DETAILS & PHONE NUMBERS A complete list of members’ latest telephone numbers will be sent out with the July Newsletter. If you do not wish to be included on this list, please contact the membership secretary. Also, please advise Wendy if your phone number has changed. membership@tlas.org.au ___________________________________________
A cacophony of sounds greets you in the morning as well as ‘Lacy’, a once caged and now rescued greyhound nudging me as I sip on a cup of hot coffee. This is Bibbenenluke Lodge, about an hour south of Cooma, where I’m on an assignment. I was commissioned as a favour by a former boss of mine to film his daughter, who just happens to be an artist.
MEMBERS’ MEETING JUNE Guest Speaker will be Alida de Carlo Egg Artistry – Heirloom Eggs. Demonstration of her work and a discussion of her methods. Cash prizes and vouchers to be won! Members’ Choice – bring in an artwork Members will vote for their favourite artwork on the day. This is a great way to give others the opportunity to admire your work. Members’ Challenge for JUNE “Drawing” no painting. Drawing Only with inks, pencils, anything at all, as long as it’s a drawing only. ___________________________________________________
Lucy Culliton gulps down her coffee and starts gathering the various foods for her ‘pets’. First stop are the pigeons, once racing ones donated by the widow of the former owner. They were just too much to look after. Mind I think the flock has since doubled in size and currently caged for protection from a few local eagles. Next are the ducks, then the chooks that share a cage with some fancy sulphur crested cockatoos that enjoy a good chat. You’re always greeted with a “hello” or a “scratch cocky”. Most of them came via WIRES including a crow that’s clever in catching some meaty morsels thrown by Lucy. It could have been the one that stood on Lucy’s head in a painting that was a finalist in the Archibald a few years back. Next on the list are a couple of pigs. I did ask if they supplied the hair for her brushes…doh, silly me. Did I mention the emus, the horses, oxen and the sheep, reared from when they were lambs. All are fed morning and afternoon.
JULY MEMBERS’ CHALLENGE: “Orange is the new Black”: The artist must feature orange and black as the hero colours but can include any other colours and textures. Any type of medium is fine. Painting, textiles, craft, sculptures …… _____________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP FEES - FINAL NOTICE Last opportunity for payment for fees can be made at the June Meeting, or by direct internet transfer, or a cheque or money order can be mailed to the Membership Secretary, PO Box 4288 BAY VILLAGE NSW 2261. For emailed newsletter the renewal is $25 for an individual or $30 for family. For posted newsletter, the renewal is $40 for an individual and $45 for a family membership. ___________________________________________________
At last breakfast with another coffee and some toast and jam, then some painting time. Lucy has a huge studio on the property, with a glass wall that faces south. By the time I arrived all her paintings had been packed and sent to Sydney for her exhibition in William Street. One of them also included her entry for this year’s Archibald. A huge painting of ‘the packer’ who I’m told retires this year from the NSW Art Gallery. He sat for Lucy over three days. I did catch a glimpse from a photo – very impressive. It was a rare sunny morning so it was decided to paint outdoors. Lucy describes herself as a ‘realistic’ artist. I can’t help myself to ask questions as she sets up her easel and paint palette.
Got something to BUY SWAP or SELL – tell Donna mailto:news@tlas.org.au _______________________________________ Web page feature – MEMBERS’ GALLERY Don’t hesitate to send your photos of paintings and a brief biography to Mal Hamilton if you would like to promote your art on the TLAS website www.tlas.org.au
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Why do you paint the canvas pink? You use black! Are you using impasto? Do you only use the one style of brush? Am I asking too many questions? It was then that I was invited to join her in painting the same subject. “Yay!” I rushed to the car to get my canvas and paints as she found another easel. So I begin, just glancing at her painting for starters. The subject was a trio of silver birch trees with only one tree still covered in autumn leaves. She happily commented on the spatial depth of my subjects, “maybe some lightness in the corner for balance” was one remark. An hour rolls by. I tried to keep up with her but paint was getting everywhere, particularly on my clothes – pretty much normal for me. And then she noticed the colour of my leaves “they look so much better than mine”, I thought she was just saying that for encouragement. “no really”, “what colour is that?” I was lost for words! Well I’m still walking on air weeks later.
Speaker MAY Meeting: MARION FARLEY Botanical Artist for Botanical Gardens, Sydney. Marion presented an engaging history of botanical art. I was surprised to hear that Australia has a long tradition of botanical art, starting with Joseph Banks in 1768, who pressed hundreds of plants between sheets of paper and later 17 engravers copied his illustrations, whose plates were stored until 1963. In 1988, their restoration was completed and published in colour. Some of his pressings can still be viewed in the Herbarium at Sydney Botanical Gardens. Next came George Raper, First Fleet, whose beautiful drawings were given to his mother on his death and stayed in an attic in Australia until discovered in 2004. Amazing! Marion also told of the Scott sisters, naturalists and artists, near Newcastle at Ash Island, who at the age of 14 and 16 years painted moths, butterflies and plants in watercolours. These were purchased in 1884 by the Australian Museum for 200 pounds. Marion was highly commended at Gosford Art Gallery for her painting of the date palms which still grow at site of the the sisters’ home. While Marion has been painting oils, abstracts and collage for many years, she really started botanical art from 2005 having attended a masterclass at the botanical gardens after she moved to the Central Coast. She talked about how she starts by doing a detailed tonal drawing in pencil and then colours with watercolour paint. The pieces she displayed were so fine and of course extremely beautiful. We were very privileged to have such an accomplished artist speak at our May meeting.
Lucy will do workshops – but explains she can’t stray far from her property. I think some societies try for weekends down in Bega. Her work is amazing. You’ll find it in the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery and the NSW Art Gallery. Her most recent exhibition The Residents of Bibbenluke Lodge had been almost sold out prior to its opening. You can see a small portion of what I filmed on this link: https://youtu.be/eNgIL3wZv-4 Mal Hamilton All paintings © Lucy Culliton _____________________________________________________ TLAS BAY VILLAGE EXHIBITION: 10 SEP We are now building up for this TLAS members’ only exhibition. Entry forms will be available for collection at the June Members’ Meeting. Time to get painting! _____________________________________________________ ART LOVER’S REVIEW Our regular reviewer, Karen Medcalf, has been extremely ill for some time with the flu and was unable to contribute one of her lovely reviews this month. We all wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to her article next month.
Marion discussing her technique with TLAS member Wendy Scourge
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WHAT’S ON Exhibitions to Visit or Enter and Places to Visit
Central Coast Art Society - Invitation Paint Out Locations: July 2017
Wyong Creek Art Show 26-27th August. Entries to be received by 12 Aug 17. Flyer and entry Form attached.
TLAS members are encouraged to attend. The locations for July can be found on the CCAS Website. Co-ordinator is Rose Bickley (Mob: 0428 439 180)
CCAS Winter Art Exhibition. 6-12 July at Gosford Regional Gallery. Flyer attached.
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PAINTING CHALLENGE WINNERS May There were a great variety of pieces entered for the Members’Challenge – way too many to describe in this newsletter. I have included a couple of photos of entries. It seems everyone had loads of fun creating something different.
Night’s Watch Parliament Exhibition. 7-30 July at the Art House. See the beautiful local owls and art exhibition. Flyer attached or contact Rasheeda. Gosford Regional Gallery May 27 – 16 July: “’Colours of Country” six artists represent local Aboriginal stories in a tribute to Sean Lonergan Brett Whitely: West if the Divide. Current to 16 July Art Gallery of NSW www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
First Prize Members’ Challenge”Other”: Robert Chapman Robert told us he had been doing ceramic art for 16/17 years. His original designs are placed on to professional “greenware”, one of these being the wicked clown from Cirque de Soliel, who he spoke to when attending the show. Robert will conduct workshops if people want to learn his special technique. Members’ Choice Prize: Ingrid Rode
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FAB FAKES Entries Now Open
Ingrid displaying her distinctive feather artwork with Karelle Keane. Her work is meticulous and was a well-deserved winner.
New member Yuko with her lovely decorated tea boxes, Gail Brigden’s gorgeous knitted textile entry and Earl Hingston’s recycled light switchs.
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WYONG CREEK ART SHOW As part of the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival, this year we are holding an Art Award Exhibition at the Wyong Creek Hall on the 26th & 27th August, 2017. Awards will be given in 5 categories, and Certificates will be presented at the opening night cocktail party (25th August 2017). All the details are on the attached “Conditions of Entry”. The Categories are: 1.(Abstract/Contemporary) Oil/Acrylic or Watercolour 2.(Traditional) Oil/Acrylic 3.(Traditional) Watercolour 4. Drawing 5.Original Print Contact : Di Salmon for entry forms 43561502 Flyer and entry form attached
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FEATURED MEMBER Pam Patterson-Barrie Pam Pattersen-Barrie is a life member of TLAS together with her husband, Doc, who is as active and enthusiastic about art as Pam herself. She joined TLAS in 1997 and over the years has performed the role of Vice President, treasurer, editor of the newsletter and is currently the TLAS welfare officer. Pam’s art inspiration was her father, who won a scholarship to the Royal Art Society and spoke of heraldic art in the family history. She often talks about her childhood of spending hours drawing and painting (rather than listen to her teachers!) As a teen Pam studied at East Sydney Technical College and later at Fine Arts Open Foundation at Newcastle University. Art is a never-ending learning journey for Pam and she still attends workshops at every opportunity.
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Pam has introduced many a Central Coast artist to the joys of watercolour painting, acrylics and oil painting during her art classes at the TLK Community College, including many members of TLAS. She has been tutoring for 11 years.
Sponsorship Opportunities 2017 Fab Fakes Art Exhibition The Art House, Wyong
Pam uses all mediums – whatever gives her the impression of what she is seeing. Sunsets are her inspiration – all the colours in the world and the silence and beauty of a sunset. Pam also enjoys painting religious icons, among many other subjects, and was privileged to be taught this style of painting at the Benedictine Monastery at Arcadia in Sydney by the son of a Russian icon painter.
15th to the 25th of November. It’s going to be the biggest Fab Fakes in its history, and undoubtedly the biggest event of its kind in Australia. We intend to promote the exhibition heavily through the Central Coast, NSW and the ACT via local news, social media and our dedicated website. www.fabfakes.org.au Support our event and come on board with one of the great sponsorship packages ranging from $500 to $2000. Please contact Rasheeda president@tlas.org.au T 02 4333 8387
Pam has exhibited at the Drummoyne Art Society (by selection) and the Lakes Festival where she was a prize winner. She has also been a prize winner in the Hopetown Park Art Studios Exhibition at Mudjee and at Lakes Community Arts, to name a few. Pam has a poignant story about her sunset obsession which involves serious life-threatening brain surgery she underwent in 2002. The surgeon was kind enough to waiver his $4,000 fee and as a thank you Pam gave him a lovely sunset watercolour painting. Her comment to him was, ”You have saved my sunset years so this is my thankyou to you.” Of course, the painting now hangs in his surgery. Since 2002 Pam has been involved with “Hospital Art” which is a not for profit charity. Volunteer artists (and non artists) work to give a creative activity (usually a large drawing on canvass) to residents
or Gail vpresident@tlas.org.au M 0414615233 for more information.
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of hostels and nursing homes who paint in the drawings. Their work brightens the walls of their community rooms and hallways.
PAINTING TRIP TO THE WEST MACDONALD RANGES NEAR ALICE SPRINGS – Peter Tassell
It is obvious to me that Pam has devoted much of her life to art and it was a delight to learn about her creative endeavours. Written by one of Pam’s many art students.
In May, I went to Alice Springs for one week with a group of oil painters under the guidance of John Wilson. We had five days painting on location in the Western MacDonald Ranges. On arrival, we were treated to a welcome dinner at the 5 star resort hotel that overlooked the dry Todd River. Day One was a bus tour of the ranges for photographs followed by lunch at the Glen Helen Homestead,130 kms from Alice Springs. A few of us took a helicopter flight over Glen Helen Gorge and the Finke River. The following morning the painting started. On site for a 9am start, lunch under the shade of an old river gum then more painting until 1.30pm. On Wednesday, we started painting at Jessie Gap, just 15 kms from the base. This was a very enjoyable week as the subjects had rock walls of beautiful quartzite which fairly glows when the sun hits the gaps at around 10 in the morning and only lights the area for about 2 hours at the most.
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ADVENTURES IN PASTELS
Peter’s painting of “The Gap” One Day Workshop with Judith Hoste 12th August 2017 9.30am to 3.30pm CWA Hall Long Jetty $35 Members $45 Non Members
A great learning exercise on reflected light and colour mixing. I would go again, such an interesting place and so much to see.
Judith Hoste is an award winning artist and teacher. She has been a member of the Central Coast Art Society for 32 years and is the current President of CCAS.
Night’s Watch Parliament Exhibition
Peter Tassell _____________________________________________________ Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of our local owls. Exhibition launch 6 July. Register with wingedwoman@dodo.com.au Flyer attached.
Judith will have a photo that you will work from. You will find the subject very different and I’m sure you will enjoy the finished product. Required materials and further information is contained within the detailed flyer attached. For bookings contact Rasheeda Flight, President.
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CWA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
BELINDA BIGGS WORKSHOP
The CWA held their National Conference at the Mingara Recreation Club in May. It was a prestigious affair with approximately 800 women and their families attending.
(l to r Lyn Dunn, Chairperson and Yvonne Davis, Treasurer CWA Cultural committee) Part of their Cultural Display was an Art Exhibition and Competition, which the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society had the privilege of entering. It was pleasing to see that several of our members were place getters…. Pat De La Haye, Pat Edwards, Kathy Turnbull and Rasheeda Flight. (Pam Walsh and Wendy Scourge) _____________________________________________________
COST: $35 (Members) $45 (non Members)
CCAS WINTER EXHIBITION – 6 to 12 July 2017
For more information and bookings contact: Rasheeda Flight, President PH:02 43338387 mailto:rasheeda.flight@gmail.com
On 6th of July the Gosford Regional Gallery will be hosting the CCAS Winter exhibition in the community Gallery. Featured artist, Merreice Strange, paints with watercolours, acrylics and glass, as well as sculpture in soapstone and clay.
Mail to: PO Box 4288, Bay Village 2261
Details contained in the attached flyer. _____________________________________________________ YOUR COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Rasheeda Flight VICE PRESIDENT Gail Brigden TREASURER SECRETARY Ann Cooke ART DIRECTOR Gail Brigden FAB FAKES 2017 & MAY EXHIBITION Gail Brigden EXHIBITION CO-ORD BAY VILLAGE Karelle Keane MEMBERSHIP Wendy Scorgie ACADEMY CO-ORD Pat Edwards NEWSLETTER Donna Cole WEB / FACEBOOK & FAB FAKES PUBLICITY Mal Hamilton PUBLICITY Gail Brigden WELFARE Pam Paterson-Barrie
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