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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.

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 …

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.

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.