Articles tagged: Arts Focus
Dee inspired by surrounds
Whether it’s the cheeky expression of a bird, the colors of a tree’s bark or the flowing waters of a peaceful waterscape, Dee Matheson is always looking for her next painting within her natural surroundings.
Young photographers showcase creativity
Creative young Colac district people have taken on the challenge to capture the threads that bind the community together in a youth photography competition.
Photographer’s focus on capturing moments
The focus of Mark Murray’s photography is not within a certain style or genre, but in capturing moments of everyday life that strike his interest.
Stuck on a creative mission
Sacred Heart students have demonstrated their artistic talents, creating original designs for the school’s Mission Day Fete.
Perfecting craft over four decades
Forty years ago, Barongarook local Rob Wilmot couldn’t find a knife that was to his liking, so he set out to make one himself.
Awareness of ‘the little things’
For Lyn Parrott, creating beautiful art pieces of flora and fauna stems from more than just a passion for nature.
Quilter’s international success
Growing up at Pomborneit East, quilter Jen Kingwell has crafted an internationally acclaimed career from her local roots thanks to her creative skills.
Combining art and science works
Elliminyt artist Gillian Bowen-Johnston is combining her passions for arts and science by featuring in a Shirty Science initiative with quantum physicist Ben McAllister.
Exploring art therapy inspires local painter
Living at Apollo Bay and working as an artist and art therapist, Caroline Williams describes her work as “organic, instinctive mark-making strongly inspired by nature”.
Creative passion hasn’t faded
Everything shifted for Ellliminyt artist Lauren Danger when two of her paintings featured on the television series The Block in 2019.
Loreen’s hidden talent
Loreen Missen says she has a natural instinct and urge to paint and express herself through her work.
Pandemic sparks painter’s passion
Painting is Kelly Reynolds’ happy place.
Photography provides release
Catching a moment in time is exactly what South Purrumbete’s Brooke Cummins loves about her style of photography.
Artist drawing his own story
Colac’s Nathan Legg visualises his drawings, seeing what the next big thing is that he can achieve in his art.
A fulfilling form of creativity
Skenes Creek artist Jacqueline Lord didn’t let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of her love of creating handmade jewellery that began when she was just a toddler playing in her grandmother’s jewellery box.
ARTS FOCUS: Each piece has its own beauty
Lorne artist Andrew Allen says his stoneware pottery is so much more than just an object to drink and eat out of, designing each piece with its own individual beauty.
