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Workshop November 2013 |
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24/06/2013: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
HBAS Member and well known Artist and Teacher Karin Zeller got more than she ever hoped for in her wildest dreams when she received an electronic correspondence request from Milan Nykodym, a pilot of the Czech Air Force Gripen, seeking permission for the use of her Tiger artwork for the tail of their NATO Tiger Meet Gripen aircraft. Karin Zeller an established Artist in her own right with a strong online presence, well known in and around the Art circles was profoundly delighted at the request. The use of Karin's artwork on the Czech Air Force Gripen aircraft was a great success and privilege which will be remembered for many years to come - Well done Karin!.
Photograph supplied by Milan Nykodym, Czech Air Force.
Photograph supplied by Milan Nykodym, Czech Air Force.
27/05/2013: HBAS ACTIVITY NIGHT DEMONSTRATION WITH RAY HEWITT
This evening we had one of our most popular and skilled HBAS member Ray Hewitt demonstrate his use of colours. Ray is an established and highly skilled Artist who works predominantly in Oils. Ray is a long term member of The Victorian Artists Society and has had several one man exhibitions and many awards and credits to this name, he is continually in constant demand as a tutor, judge and demonstrator. Thank you Ray for your fabulous demonstration and knowledge.
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea
22/04/2013: HBAS ACTIVITY NIGHT DEMONSTRATION WITH LINDA MEZZETTI
HBAS members were treated to a special evening when HBAS Artist Linda Mezzetti gave a talk and demonstration on her amazing silk paintings. Linda is a self taught artist who uses acrylic and mixed media in painting, she enjoys painting directly onto silk and scarves with explosions of colors, overlapping tones and blending hues. Linda's paintings are so inviting that you want to touch them and feel the texture, Linda enjoys giving the silk a feeling of movement and sensuality, continually taking her results to a new level.
Originally Canadian and having lived in Southern USA, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK and now Australia, Linda has been greatly inspired by all her travels. Linda spends alot of time observing how light reflects off various objects in and around us and how skies differ from the cold and crisp north to the still and warm south. Linda wants her paintings to evoke a feeling or a memory and often uses everyday things such as sand, tissue, paper, onion sacs and rope to produce texture. Linda feels that people can relate to this and are pleasantly surprised to see them transformed into intriguing paintings which merit some studying rather than a quick glance. A wonderful demonstration enjoyed by all, thank you Linda. Enquiries please contact Linda Mezzetti at lindamezzetti@hotmail.com . Photographs courtesy N. Belyea, K. Craggs and L. Mezzetti.
Originally Canadian and having lived in Southern USA, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK and now Australia, Linda has been greatly inspired by all her travels. Linda spends alot of time observing how light reflects off various objects in and around us and how skies differ from the cold and crisp north to the still and warm south. Linda wants her paintings to evoke a feeling or a memory and often uses everyday things such as sand, tissue, paper, onion sacs and rope to produce texture. Linda feels that people can relate to this and are pleasantly surprised to see them transformed into intriguing paintings which merit some studying rather than a quick glance. A wonderful demonstration enjoyed by all, thank you Linda. Enquiries please contact Linda Mezzetti at lindamezzetti@hotmail.com . Photographs courtesy N. Belyea, K. Craggs and L. Mezzetti.
17/04/2013: (AiPP) ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: HBAS MEMBER - MICHELLE THOMPSON
HBAS Member Michelle Thompson will be exhibiting her work for all to see as part of Hobsons Bay City Council's 'Art in Public Places'. Artworks are on display from 5th April to 5th May, 2013 at Mosaic Restaurant, 48 Pier Street, Altona and Navacue, 78 Pier Street, Altona for a Limited Time Only.
Article courtesy Community Newspaper.
Article courtesy Community Newspaper.
14/04/2013: (AiPP) COMMUNITY EVENT - 'PAINT THE GARDENS COMPETITION'
CONGRATULATIONS to the following HBAS Artists Award Winners -
First Prize & People's Choice Award - GWEN TEMBY "Sunshine & Shadows in the Garden",
Highly Commended Award: ELIZABETH MCKEAG with"Queensland Bottle Tree"
Highly Commended Award: PAULINE MCCAHON with "Tai Chi Heaven"
Paint the Gardens (AiPP) - an annual event held at the Williamstown Botanical Gardens is open to all ages, co-ordinated and Sponsored by Hobsons Bay City Council, Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens Inc., and various businesses in the muncipality, talented and aspiring HBAS Tutor Gwen Temby stole the show with her beautiful Sunshine & Shadows in the Garden painting. Although our main winner was regretably absent on the day, Gwen was greatly overwhelmed and appreciative of the Awards, interest and generosity received. Awards were announced by our own City of Hobsons Bay Mayor Cr Angela Altair and President of Williamstown Botanical Gardens - Sue Murray. Various Artists of all ages showcased their fine talent for local botanic art and landscapes in the midst of Williamstown's finely manicured and historical gardens.
A big thank you to HBAS members who assisted on the day with the marquee, workshops and demonstrations, and a Special Thank you to HBAS participating Judge - Sandra Di Lisio for her hard work and continual commitment on the day. For further information on this annual event, please contact Kim Sawyer at - kim.sawyer@unimelb.edu.au . Photographs courtesy K&K Zeller and S Ritchie.
First Prize & People's Choice Award - GWEN TEMBY "Sunshine & Shadows in the Garden",
Highly Commended Award: ELIZABETH MCKEAG with"Queensland Bottle Tree"
Highly Commended Award: PAULINE MCCAHON with "Tai Chi Heaven"
Paint the Gardens (AiPP) - an annual event held at the Williamstown Botanical Gardens is open to all ages, co-ordinated and Sponsored by Hobsons Bay City Council, Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens Inc., and various businesses in the muncipality, talented and aspiring HBAS Tutor Gwen Temby stole the show with her beautiful Sunshine & Shadows in the Garden painting. Although our main winner was regretably absent on the day, Gwen was greatly overwhelmed and appreciative of the Awards, interest and generosity received. Awards were announced by our own City of Hobsons Bay Mayor Cr Angela Altair and President of Williamstown Botanical Gardens - Sue Murray. Various Artists of all ages showcased their fine talent for local botanic art and landscapes in the midst of Williamstown's finely manicured and historical gardens.
A big thank you to HBAS members who assisted on the day with the marquee, workshops and demonstrations, and a Special Thank you to HBAS participating Judge - Sandra Di Lisio for her hard work and continual commitment on the day. For further information on this annual event, please contact Kim Sawyer at - kim.sawyer@unimelb.edu.au . Photographs courtesy K&K Zeller and S Ritchie.
05/04/2013: (AiPP) ART in PUBLIC PLACES 2013 - HBAS MEMBER: KARIN ZELLER
HBAS Member Karin Zeller finds inspiration for painting in almost everything she sees - city cats, abstract fish and mermaids, birds in trees, colourful ladies, dogs on the beach, kite surfers, sunbathers, bike riders at the beach, just to name a few. Karin's artwork is currently on display and for Sale during AiPP 2013, at the following venues - Waffee, 25 Harrington Square, Altona and Salt n Pepa Cafe, 57 Pier Street, Altona. Come along for refreshments and enjoy the surrounds (Limited Time Only). For more information contact Karin at kzeller@optusnet.com.au .
Photograph courtesy K. Zeller
Photograph courtesy K. Zeller
23/03/2013: ALTONA BEACH FESTIVAL - HBAS'S FESTIVITIES
AHOY THERE, ME HEARTIES.... was the flavour for this year’s Altona Beach Festival as the Hobsons Bay Arts Society strutted and docked their ship on mainland Esplanade, Altona in preparation for the festival’s annual parade down Esplanade and Pier Streets, Altona. The Hobsons Bay Arts Society, previously known as the Altona Artists Association was founded and established by Joan & Derek Craggs in 1978 and has been holding regular exhibitions, classes and activities within the municipality for over 30 years.
The HBAS well known for its highly skilled Artists, friendly atmosphere and diversity of workshops, sailed down the Esplanade into Pier Street to a welcoming audience of cheer and applaud in a spectacular pirate ship display of solidarity. Hand built by HBAS’s very own Ted Peck with the assistance of member volunteers, was led through the streets of Altona by Kirsten Craggs. Pirates young and old battled rocks, high winds and heavy seas finally coming to rest at Logan’s Reserve, Altona, where the Society’s most famous ship came under siege and mutiny, battered and bruised it was forced to surrender to a new Captain.
Other activities held by the HBAS during the festival included workshops at Louis Joel Gallery, HBAS Marquee demonstrations at Logans Reserve and Hidden Treasure Exhibition at Joel Gallery, Altona.
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea, K. Craggs, D. Hopwood and S. Ritchie.
The HBAS well known for its highly skilled Artists, friendly atmosphere and diversity of workshops, sailed down the Esplanade into Pier Street to a welcoming audience of cheer and applaud in a spectacular pirate ship display of solidarity. Hand built by HBAS’s very own Ted Peck with the assistance of member volunteers, was led through the streets of Altona by Kirsten Craggs. Pirates young and old battled rocks, high winds and heavy seas finally coming to rest at Logan’s Reserve, Altona, where the Society’s most famous ship came under siege and mutiny, battered and bruised it was forced to surrender to a new Captain.
Other activities held by the HBAS during the festival included workshops at Louis Joel Gallery, HBAS Marquee demonstrations at Logans Reserve and Hidden Treasure Exhibition at Joel Gallery, Altona.
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea, K. Craggs, D. Hopwood and S. Ritchie.
23rd - 24th March, 2013: Hidden Treasures Exhibition
'Hidden Treasures' Exhibition held at the Louis Joel Gallery by the Hobsons Bay Arts Society had over 50 painting entries on display and sale during the Altona Beach Festival. Congratulations to HBAS Members Elizabeth Causton, David Hopwood, Kathy Rayson and Sandra De Lisio who won and accepted 'Highly Commended' Awards for outstanding artworks, Ted Dansey (People's Choice Award) and a big Congratulations to HBAS Member Ted Peck who although absent, received a Craftsmanship Award for Special Contribution to the Hobsons Bay Arts Society for outstanding excellence in HBAS Pirate Ship float, accepted on behalf of Ted by Kathy Rayson, Vice President. Thanks so much Ted! Thank you to all participating members and also to Gyorgyi Marek for her kind donation for the HBAS Raffle won by Kirsten Craggs.
03/03/2013: HBAS's PAINTING & PICNIC DAY - TRUGANINA EXPLOSIVES RESERVE, ALTONA.
Our first HBAS Member's, Family and Freinds Get-together event for 2013 was held at the Hobsons Bay 17 hectares Historical Truganina Explosives Reserve, 26km west of the City and situated on the shore of Port Phillip Bay, Altona. The Reserve previously established by the State Government in 1901 until 1962 for the storage and handling of commercial explosives is jointly managed by the Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society and Hobsons Bay City Council Rangers. The site with its historical homestead and immaculate gardens is highly significant for its archaeological, geological, geomorphologic, floral, fauna, cultural and industrial heritage values.
Local Artists, Members and Family spent a glorious day at the Homestead's reserve painting and catching up with members, freinds and family and enjoyed the serene beauty that this historical and unique site had to offer. Truganina Explosive Reserve Tour enquiries - http://portphillipwesternport.landcarevic.net.au/truganina-erps
Pictures courtesy: R & V Coghill, A & K Craggs and S Ritchie.
Local Artists, Members and Family spent a glorious day at the Homestead's reserve painting and catching up with members, freinds and family and enjoyed the serene beauty that this historical and unique site had to offer. Truganina Explosive Reserve Tour enquiries - http://portphillipwesternport.landcarevic.net.au/truganina-erps
Pictures courtesy: R & V Coghill, A & K Craggs and S Ritchie.
25/02/2013: HBAS ACTIVITY NIGHT WITH JENNY VINEY
Our first Activity night for the year with demonstrator Jenny Viney was an enjoyable and interesting evening where she discussed her recent trip to Italy with a group of Artists and bought along a few of her original paintings to the Activity night to discuss. A member of the Victorian Artists Society, Jenny's artwork has been exhibited around the Western metropolitan region at various and favourite venues such as the Customs Wharf Galleria, Sam's Boatshed, Williamstown, the Substation Artist Market, Newport and other venues around the general metropolitan area. A talented painter who has been passionate about art since she was a youngster. Jenny accepts commissions for paintings and she can be contacted at jennyspaintworks@hotmail.com . Thank you to Jenny for a wonderful presentation which was enjoyed by all.
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea and K. Craggs.
Photographs courtesy N. Belyea and K. Craggs.
Inspired HBAS Member Nancy Belyea "Sketching on Location" at Altona Foreshore
Our Nancy demonstrating what she loves best. Inspired from a very young age and driven by endless passion, Nancy co-ordinates regular untutored Sketching Plein Air Ink and Wash workshops and meetups through the Hobsons Bay Art Society in and around Altona CBD. Anyone is welcome to attend, meet other Artists, have a coffee and loads of fun. All levels welcome. Class details.
Story and picture courtesy Star News Group
Photographs courtesy Kirsten Craggs
