In 1980 I studied visual arts at La Cambre , ecole des arts plastique , Brussels for a year then completed my bachelor’s degree of arts at the university of NSW in 1984.I became a professional photographer and worked as such for several years specialising in art reproduction for artists and museums. From 1981 -1998 I had 5 solo exhibitions and 5 group shows of my photography.In 2020 I returned to Australia from a 10 year hiatus in France and…
@jamesdicker.oilsoncanvas I was less than ten years old when a wet oil-on-canvas captivated me—like a magical window into nature—it had undoubtedly sparked something within me. The warm lighting, the unmistakable smell of oil medium, a palette of harmonious colours, and the purposefully layered brushstrokes created the realism of a giant red gum clinging to the edge of an eroded riverbank. These few early visits to my uncle’s studio in Bundeena ignited a unique awareness of the rugged beauty of the…
@sarah_yee_art Sarah is an artist who spent most of her life in Sydney dreaming of living closer to nature, so she happily relocated to the Shoalhaven with her family in 2020. She is inspired by her surrounding landscapes, in particular the beautiful bodies of water in the Jervis Bay area. She is often found painting en plein air at a beach with her children in accompaniment. She primarily uses watercolour and gouache on paper or wooden board, and sometime acrylic…
Esther Ramm is a photographer on the NSW South Coast. Based in Jervis Bay, Esther’s photography encapsulates the land and sea; and the little things that bring joy to all ages. Having a camera in my hand from a very young age I’ve always enjoyed being creative. I would save up my pocket money from ironing shirts for 20 cents each to purchase disposable film cameras. Capturing holiday memories at Currarong and waiting in anticipation for the films to be…
@rosellestrettonartist Roselle is a South Coast visual artist and a Woollamia local, having lived in the Shoalhaven since immigrating some 25 plus years ago! Growing up in Jersey, the Channel Islands she has always had a coastal connection and now finds herself living surrounded by beautiful beaches and bush that all provide abundant inspiration for her work! Particularly life on the creek! She has always been involved and participated in creative arts all the while navigating a family, nursing career…
Chris Grimm is an Australian visual artist based in Jervis Bay and Canberra. She is an impressionist painter, inspired by the beauty of Australian beaches and bushland to create bright and colourful landscapes in oils. Chris is also a portrait artist and an illustrator. The texture, vibrancy and malleability of oils has inspired Chris to continue to experiment and develop her unique style. She can be found in her studio most days, reluctantly putting down her paint brush when the…
@cawoods_art The natural world and ever changing environment inspire Catherine Woods to create artworks which she hopes inspire people to take an active interest in, and develop a connection with their local environment. Catherine makes both larger and smaller scale art in the outdoors and in her home studio. Exploring with/in a variety of mediums, such as charcoal, pastel, oil and watercolours, allows for creativity and flexibility in her art practice. For example watercolour is her choice of medium for…
