WAA News
June 2024
Hi Everyone
This is my first report to you as President. Whitehorse Arts constitution decrees that a President serve a 3 year term.
Regrettably Fiona McVilly’s term came to completion. Thankfully she is Vice President and so her incredible ability to organise and impart knowledge is not lost. The Power behind the throne, so to speak.
Rob Candy 3 Week Watercolour Confidence Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your watercolour skills. Rob Candy began painting in the 1980’s and has a degree in Geography which has enabled him to analyse and develop an appreciation of landscape. He is a passionate traveller; has led many art tours overseas and has judged various shows including Camberwell Art Show.
If you attend, you are welcome to bring along a painting if you would like him to critique it.
It Hao Pheh’s Demonstration
It Hao Pheh’s water-colour demonstration was a great success on 15 June where he demonstrated painting a gorgeous peacock in water colour and also had a beautiful display of his works for sale on the day as well.
We are very proud to have him as one of our tutors. You can read Colin Browne’s report with photos in your latest Newsletter, or here on the website soon.
Maxine Wade – Mixed Media Demonstration
We will not be having a demonstration in July because of the Mid Year Art Show, but Maxine will be our next demonstrator in August creating a still life using mixed media on the 17th. An event not to be missed!
Artist of the Month
Dunia Connell is our Artist of the Month for July 2024
Dunia has provided us with a lovely array of her works which are displayed on page 5 of the July Newsletter, along with the story of her artistic journey and inspirations. They will also be published on the website and our Facebook page next month.
Thank you Dunia for sharing.
Artists of the Month
The WAA Artist of the Month for June 2024 was Judy Coker
who writes “My journey in art began in 2006 when I was a 38 year old mother with two small children. I was looking to do something new for myself and….”(read more):
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/judy-coker/
Congratulations to Kerry Francis on being Artist of the month for May 2024. In Kerry’s own words “My love of art started at school — I enjoyed drawing, copying figures and faces. In year 11 (1971) I was fortunate to have a fantastic art teacher for 12 months. During that year she allowed….(read more):
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/kerry-francis/
The WAA Artist of the Month for April 2024 was Eve Goble, who tells us “I’ve been interested in art from a young age. My mother had her own art on our house walls and my Dad was a silversmith, so they both had creative talents that they nurtured within me. I have fond memories of sitting around the table as a family with my 3 Sisters, Mum and Dad all drawing together….(read more):
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/eve-goble/
Popular WAA tutor Larraine Wigraft is celebrated as our Artist of the Month for March 2024.
Lorraine writes, “My story goes back a long way. When I was young I worked in”….(read more and see some of her artwork as featured in the March Newsletter and now also here on the website):
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/lorraine-wigraft/
Jude Marganis is our Artist of the Month for November 2023. In her own words: My love of art started at a young age. In primary school, art was after lunch and I couldn’t wait to get into the classroom to see what wonders had been set up at my table, coloured paper, pots of paint , brushes, glue etc. What I thought I could create with all of that was unending! Well that wonder still continues today! Both parents encouraged….(read more):
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/jude-marganis/
Jeanné Browne is the WAA Artist of the Month for October 2023. She writes: “As a visual artist, I work across drawing, painting, print-making and collage, often incorporating written strands, and operate a small business under the mantle of ‘Ears2ground’. My work is characteristically concerned with the dynamics of”….(read more): https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/jeanne-browne/
Congratulations to our September Artist of the Month Bev McVilly.
Bev paints with amazing detail and her favourite subjects are portraits and nature. Well done Mum your work is beautiful. Read her story and see her artwork here on the website:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/bev-mcvilly/
Congratulations to Peter Ives on being Artist of the Month for August.
Peter’s Pastel portraits are very impressive. Peter captures a likeness so well and he spreads so much joy to all who he does a portrait of. Well done Peter, featured in the August Newsletter and here on the website:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/peter-ives/
Dot Browne, our July “Artist of the Month” writes: I first started creating mosaics as a result of a lovely association I have had with the very talented resident potter and mosaicmaker, Deborah Amon Cotter, who was part of our team at Silver Grove.
I have had a career as a specialist primary teacher in local schools,,.During my period as an art/craft teacher at Rangeview Primary, I was offered….(read more)
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/dot-browne/
Vicky Gavras, long-time member of WAA, Congratulations
on being June 2023 “Artist of the month”. Vicki loves
painting the vibrancy of her home land. Well done Vicki!
Read Vicky’s story from the June Newsletter and see her artwork now here on the website:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/vasiliki-gavras/
Faye Clark, WAA artist of the month for May 2023, writes, I think I have always loved Art and Craft. From when I started school, getting to use crayons, doing finger painting and especially playing with clay. I loved it all. I have been with WAA for over 30 years now and have enjoyed every minute. I am currently the Convener of the Tuesday Afternoon Workshop. We are a small happy group, who would love to welcome new members. We are a self-help group, with lots of helpful advice if you require it.
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/faye-clark/
Helga Jurgensen has had a lifelong interest in the figure. Her career in the fashion industry is amazing and so too are her stunning pastel portraits. Helga has been a WAA member for many years winning various awards including the
WAA hand challenge and trophy.
Congratulations Helga on being our artist of the month for April 2023. We love your art, it’s simply fabulous.
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/helga-jurgenson/
Tomomi Gillette and her family have been WAA members for many years. She is an extremely talented artist who has had much success using bright colours when painting Family Portraits. Congratulations Tomomi on being
WAA artist of the month for March 2023. We love your work!
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/tomomi-gillette/
Congratulations to Kelly Grace our Artist of the Month for November 2022.
Kelly is very talented and creates exceptional artworks across many mediums. Great work Kelly.
The November Newsletter featured Kelly and her artistic creations
WAA tutor Susan Gustafson is our featured Artist of the Month for October 2022. Susan shares with us her story of her love of painting plus some of her beautiful paintings in the October Newsletter and now here on the website:
Susan Gustafson
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for September 2022 Jacqueline Zimmerman.
Jacqueline Zimmerman (committee member) writes a lovely biography about her life and her art. Well done, Jacquie. See her feature in the September Newsletter and here on the website
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/jacqueline-zimmerman/
Barbara Nowak takes the honours for August 2022 as our featured Artist of the Month. Barbara tells us of her surprised to find herself taking up art in 2012 and of her journey to pursue a new passion to the present. She is also a valued WAA Committee member and contributor to our social media pages. Read the full article with some of her artwork from the WAA August Newsletter:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/barbara-nowak/
Our Artist of the Month for July 2022 is current WAA President
Fiona McVilly-Cox who tells us at the age of forty I was accepted into Monash University fine arts. I chose Monash University because I had a dream for years to study in Italy. My dream came true! Across the Faculty of Art twenty four of us were chosen to Study in Italy for two months. Read her full story from the WAA July Newsletter:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/fiona-mcvilly-cox/
Karina Grift is our Artist of the Month for June 2022. She is our very own special Committee member, Social media guru and “Art Discovery” tutor and is also a very gifted writer and Artist. We are so very lucky to have her as part of WAA. Congratulations Karina! Read her story and see her work in your June Newsletter and now on the website here:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/karina-grift/
Congratulations Natalie Doubrovski on being WAA’s Artist of the Month for May. An enthusiastic member of WAA for years, a regular at our Life Drawing workshops and a very talented art teacher, she will be teaching classes soon at WAA on Thursday nights. You can see some of her work in the May Newsletter and here on the website.
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/natalie-doubrovski/
Our Artist of the Month for April 2022 is Christine Hawkins.
Christine has been a major part of WAA for many years. She’s been a committee member, enthusiastic helper for many years volunteering and enjoying her time at WAA. We are very pleased to have her as Artist of the Month. Well done Christine we think you are amazing. See some of her wonderful paintings here on the web-site.
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/christine-hawkins/
Joanne Coleman is the March 2022 Artist of the Month.
Joanne attends our Portrait workshops on Wednesday mornings. This talented lady is extremely good at capturing facial expressions. Well done Joanne, we love your work. Check out her wonderful paintings inside the March Newsletter and here on the website:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/joanne-coleman/
Artist of the month for 2022 in February is long standing WAA member Colin Browne.
Congratulations Colin on your wonderful watercolours of people and landscapes. And thank you for your valuable contributions to WAA in various Committee and other roles over many years. Very well done! See the feature article in the February Newsletter, and here on the web-site:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/colin-browne/
More WAA Artists of the Month
Even more of WAA Artist of the Month pages are available for you to enjoy their creations and read their stories here on our website:
https://whitehorsearts.info/staging/index.php/waa-artists-of-the-month/