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Local Artists

Behind the Lens – Craig Mason

His natural aptitude for photography led Craig on a different career path after leaving the real estate industry. From weddings to calenders to magazine shoots, his creativity is truly inspiring …

Artist Profile – Tarryn Jade

Using the renaissance masters for inspiration, Tarryn paints with spontaneity and passion, also admitting to being a perfectionist! Her portraits have an intriguing depth and an old world charm …

Lyn Aeberhard – Local Artist

Some days you meet someone and just know there is a story waiting to be told. That someone walked past my desk a few weeks ago. Lyn Aeberhard is one of those women who carry herself with grace, dignity and a unique style all her own.

Claire Schmidt – Local Artist

German born artist Claire Schmidt stumbled across her idea of heaven, when at the young age of 16 she studied at the Division of Rydal Penrhos School at Colwyn Bay in Wales.

Yvette Hugill – Local Artist

Wingham-based artist Yvette Hugill is drawn to rural scenes, utilising the immediate environment and bright palette of colours in the Manning Valley for inspiration in her paintings. Yvette tutors privately in pastels and has achieved Master Pastellist status with the Australian Pastel Society.

Elizabeth Tinker – Local Artist

Elizabeth Tinker is an artist who has lived on the Mid North Coast for 27 years. She is currently a full-time art teacher at North Coast TAFE. Her achievements include receiving an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Fine Arts, plus winning numerous prizes in local exhibitions.

Jeanette Smith – Local Artist

Blackhead local artist, Jeanette Smith, has long held a passion for the visual arts, previously consulting as an Interior Designer and more recently completing a Diploma in Fine Arts in 2009.

Dave Collins – Local Artist

An accomplished businessman and avid sports enthusiast, Dave Collins’ talent for art provides therapy for his soul.

Ben Quilty – Local Artist

In November 2011, artist Ben Quilty went to Afghanistan on behalf of the Australian War Memorial. During this time there he made sketches and drawings, which he subsequently turned into paintings from his studio in Robertson.

Helga Visser – Local Artist

Local artist, Helga Visser, studied art in Sydney with the late Archibald Prize winner, Arthur Murch. Helga now resides in Taree, where nature, light and patterns provide fascination and inspiration for her work …

Shaun Clark – Local Artist

Contemporary artist Shaun Clark’s first time entry in the Archibald in 2000, a painting of iconic Australian actor Ruth Cracknell, hung in the Salon des Refuses.

Lisa Geddes – Local Artist

Local grandmother and mother of three, Lisa Geddes isn’t letting a rare disease stop her from developing her passion for art. With limited wrist movement, Lisa has developed her own technique of painting – with amazing results.

Suey McEnnally – Local Artist

This month we caught up with Suey McEnnally, an artist who draws her inspiration from the local landscapes and loves to escape to her hideaway in the hills of Elands when she can.

Malcolm Wallace – Local Artist

When I organised to interview local artist Malcolm Wallace, neither of us realised that he was about to win the Manning Art Prize. Great timing, I’m never quite sure what to expect when I go to meet an interviewee, but this meeting one of my favourites. By Amy Heague.

Rod Spicer – Local Artist

We recently caught up with local artist Rod Spicer to talk art, oils and this magnificent local landscape he loves to paint.

Eric Lobbecke – Local Artist

Focus catches up with Award winning artist Eric Lobbecke and talks about art exhibitions, rubbery politicians and an awesome opportunity for local artists.

Franc Hancock – Local Artist

Focus speaks with artist Franc Hancock about his stunning art work, his inspiration and exhibition this month at the Manning Regional Gallery, Taree.

David Price – Local Artist

David Price was one of the pioneers of variety television. From the 1970s, he was an Executive Producer with his business partner, television legend Mike Walsh – whose program, The Mike Walsh Show, ran for 13 years.

Wendie Patch – Local Artist

Wendie Patch is a local artist and business owner. She is passionate about supporting creative people in the area by providing them with exhibition space, otherwise known as The Otherside Gallery.

Christine Calabria – Local Artist

Christine Calabria is from Artisans Retreat and runs a jewelry workshop. We recently participated and thought our readers should know more.

Great Lakes Art Society

The Great Lakes Art Society plays a vital role in the local comunity providing a venue for talented local artists to showcase their work and tune their skills.

Matthew Mallia – Local Artist

Drawing inspiration from everyday life and skateboarding fuels Matthew’s creativity which finds expression in his artwork that is as fresh and individual as he is – we explore his world.