Jenny comes from a family of art teachers and artists. Her aunt painted “Woodchoppers Camp”, the huge painting that is still displayed in the Maldon Library, Victoria, after 50 years.

Jenny began her journey of oil painting under guidance by Ron Reynolds in Victoria, while she was a member of the Diamond Valley Art Society.

In 1999 she moved north, after a career in teaching, and joined the Artists Society of Canberra. Since then she has learnt from John Wilson, John Lacey, Colley Whisson and many others.

She is a versatile oil painter, and has won an ASOC prize for portraiture, but prefers paintings that capture the Australian bush and coastline, as well as its flora and fauna.

Born at Tumbarumba to a family on the land, Val has always loved the beauty of nature in all forms. She believes it helps her art to have always lived in beautiful places. Teachers have had a strong influence on Val's interest in the arts, from early encouragement at school to adult classes firstly in pottery to later in fabric, pastels and other mediums of painting. Before moving to Canberrra Val ran a highly successful business - 'Lavender Lane' where she designed and made female apparel, incorporating liberty faric, silk and wool. Moving to the Canberra region she has settled on her pastel painting but continues her broad interests in all things artistic.

Born in Tumbarumba Sue has always been interested in all different forms of arts and crafts. With gardening her other passion she brought the two interests together in her painting. She paints all variety of flora subjects - heritage plants and vegetables along with the beautiful Australian natives with their vibrant flowers and fruits are of particular interest. She has a keen sense of design and colour which brings flair to this traditional subject.Though painting in all mediums - oils, acrylics, pen and ink and pastels - watercolour is now her preferred medium because of its vibrancy and freshness in colours. This allows her to achieve the brilliance and subtlety of colour of the flowers, fruits and birds, especially the Australian native flora and fauna.Many past teachers have had a great influence on Sue’s art and she has challenged herself and the boundaries by observing the different shapes, colours and the individual characters each plant had to offer, including all the imperfections.Sue has exhibited her paintings for many years at the Canberra Botanical Art Exhibition, Peter Crisp’s Glass Gallery and other local exhibitions. Successful entry into the World Wide Exhibition held in conjunction with 14 other countries. Aquisitive painting hanging in the Banksia room at the Canberra Botanical Gardens.

Sue is a member of the Canberra Botanical Art Group, Australian Botanical Art Group and the U3A Yass Art Group. Sue has many paintings hanging both in Australia and overseas, including America, China, Europe and England . A selection of Australian Eucalyptus within the Alnick Hall, arboretum Northumberland, England.

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Janette spent her childhood growing up in the beautiful Flinders Ranges where even at a young age Janette had dabbled with colours. Moving to the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory she discovered her talent for capturing nature on canvas. Since moving to Bungendore, Janette has spent the last eight years developing her style as an acrylic and textile artist and has found that flowers are her true passion. She draws inspiration, especially from her beautiful gardens on her property and in the Canberra region. Janette captures her love of colour and beautiful things on her canvases, allowing others to enjoy something special.Janette has been painting in different mediums for over 20 years but now paints in inks over various supports of paper and canvas. Often the support is highly textured and is flooded with the luminous transparency of the coloured inks. Her bright and cheerful pallet now decorates the walls of many owners of her paintings here and overseas.

Born in Hong Kong and a Canberra resident for over 40 years, Oliver discovered his interest in painting after retirement in Canberra. Many past and present teachers have given Oliver the grounding necessary to challenge himself in different subjects and mediums, including watercolour, acrylic and oil. Through expression in his favourite medium in watercolour, Oliver enjoys the challenges of landscape subjects in different light conditions, colour combinations and emotions. Since 2018, Oliver has won the David Hatton Prize for Watercolour of the Artist Society of Canberra and various prizes in representational and abstract paintings at the Queanbeyan Art Society competitions and exhibitions. Many of his paintings and commissions are in private collections across the ACT

Sukhvinder has been living in Canberra for over 20 years. He has drawn and painted objects, nature, figures, and faces for more than 45 years. Received many prestigious awards, prizes, and honors in Australia, India, and the USA, his artwork has been featured in many publications including the International Artist, American Art Collector, Best of Drawing, Splash (book), and Watercolour Artist Magazines. Sukhvinder paints everyday simple objects with vibrant colors and textures in multiple mediums but prefers oil mediums and his style is realism to hyper-realism.Awards/Achievements

• Finalist in challenge no 126 (Abstract/Experimental Art) competition by International Artist magazine of the USA, artwork featured in Jan/Feb 2022 issue #142

• Won Second prize in challenge no 110 (Abstract/Experimental Art) competition by International Artist magazine of the USA, artwork featured in Jan/Feb 2019 issue #126

• Winner 11th Annual “Strokes of Genius” drawing art competition by The Best of Drawing magazine of USA and art published in the magazine in the Winter 2020 issue.

• Finalist in challenge no 98 (portrait and Figure) competition of International Artist magazine of USA

• Winner of “SPLASH 18” watercolor book-zine art competition by North Light Publishers; “Yellow Turban” artwork published in the book SPLASH 18 in July 2017

Denise is an abstract artist who was born and bred in Canberra. She describes her art style as ‘Geometric Abstraction’.

She creates simply from the heart and inner guidance. She loves the spontaneity of the moment a time when ideas float, and her hands seem to be guided. Inspiration comes from being in the moment and being aware of her surroundings. The ideas come from architecture, nature, shadows, reflections, and more. With a passion for detail and precision, a story always seems to quietly emerge. Each work can flow between abstract, semi-abstract, or a touch of realism.

Denise uses acrylic flow paint, ink pens, and various geometric tools to create her pieces. The surface is stretched Arches of watercolor paper and sometimes canvas. Her palette is minimal and selective. The black fine lines give each piece a crisp finish and balance.

There is ‘space’ for each piece to almost float.

ART EXHIBITION HISTORY 2019 - 2023

ASOC SPRING EXHIBITION, ALBERT HALL – BEST ABSTRACT – SOLD

STRATHNAIRNE SQUARES EXHIBITION – SOLD

KYEMMA GALLERY, HALL – ASOC DRAWING GROUP EXHIBITION

M16 ARTSPACE, GRIFFITH – ASOC DRAWING GROUP EXHIBITION

FRONT GALLERY, LYNEHAM – PULP ART EXHIBITION [5 ARTISTS] – SOLD 2

ASOC SPRING EXHIBITION, KINGSTON – SOLD

HIVE, QUEANBEYAN PULP ART 2ND EXHIBITION [3 ARTISTS]

QAS OUTDOOR EXHIBITION, CIVIC – SOLD

HOLBROOK ROTARY ART SHOW

ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW, ACT – SOLD

CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY VICTORIA A4 EXHIBITION - ONLINE

QAS ABSTRACT EXHIBITION, QUEANBEYAN - 2ND PRIZE – SOLD

ASOC SPRING EXHIBITION, KINGSTON - SOLD

M16 DRAWING PRIZE ENTRANT – EXHIBITION ONLINE

QAS ANYTHING GOES EXHIBITION, QUEANBEYAN – 2ND PRIZE

STRATHNAIRNE MEMBERS EXHIBITION

BFA GALLERY, BUNGENDORE – SOLD

CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY VICTORIA A4 EXHIBITION Herring Island Gallery plus Online 2023

QAS ABSTRACT EXHIBITION, QUEANBEYAN

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The artist was born in West Wyalong, a small town in central N.S.W.

Growing up in a family that encouraged drawing and creativity and being self-taught results in a unique style as the artist prefers to use oil as a medium. In the past few years, the use of a brush has given way to using a palette knife, this reflects in the artwork giving more texture to many creations.

My paintings are often an evolution from start to finish, that allows me to express my life experiences through art. I aim to communicate the important aspects of a story using composition, contrast and technique. These journeys allow me to explore the world around me and share the adventure with the viewer.