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 …
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Shaun Clark – Contemporary 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. He has painted a slew of other well-known Australian identities and a self-portrait titled Blood, Sweat and Fears, painted in his own blood, toured Australia in 2007. Shaun works from a studio at his bush property at Topi Topi, near Bungwahl. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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.
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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. Read more
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.
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Focus speaks with artist Franc Hancock about his stunning art work, his inspiration and exhibition this month at the Manning Regional Gallery, Taree.
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David Price – Television Pioneer
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. From the bright lights and fast pace in the world of the media, to a more relaxed lifestyle in the Manning Great Lakes, David learned many skills, and he’s now focusing on his ability to paint. Meet one of Australia’s best known and recognised local residents. Meet David Price.
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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 is from Artisans Retreat and runs a jewelry workshop. We recently participated and thought our readers should know more.
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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.
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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.
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