Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter November 2015 GEELONG...

Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter November 2015

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Since 1952

Newsletter No 385

November 2015

GEELONG ART SOCIETY INC

GAS CHRISTMAS BREAK-UP PARTY For members and partners, $20 per person 6pm, Monday 7th December, in the studio

202 Aberdeen St, Geelong West Fully catered, spit roast, choice of meats, salads, desserts

Fun and games! Book at office now and join the party!

GAS ON SHOW, AT THE GEELONG SHOW was held 15th to 18th October

GAS tutor Lisa Wang, face-painting children

at the show

Wanda Throckmorton demonstrating Photo: Brien Cohn


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T he Presentation afternoon for the Senior Citizens' Art show was held in the Rene Sutherland Studio on

Friday 2nd October, when approximately 40 attended. As always, the afternoon was in the capable hands of

Colin Mockett, who along with Shirley Power, provided some light entertainment before the presentation of prizes, jointly by our President Nick Karakasch and Hinga Fletcher - a representative of City of Greater Geelong - our major sponsor. Nick also introduced a representative from Australian Unity, who are also sponsoring our Seniors Art Show for the next 5 years..

This year, the judge was Elaine D'Esterre, who was unable to be present on the afternoon of the presentations but is to be thanked for the time and effort she put into the judging.

A thank-you also to our other sponsors who support the Seniors Art Show every year:- Artworx, Bearlooms Picture Framing, Cavalier Art Supplies, Frame Factory, Frameline, and Lynette Palmer.

The winner of the entrance prize was Marion Smyth, and Lloyd Owen was the winner of the raffle. I wish to thank all GAS members who provided a delicious afternoon tea and assisted in so many ways. Roma Burge

SENIORS PRESENTATION OF PRIZES was held in the studio on Friday 2nd October

SENIORS PRIZEWINNERS 2015 Oil & Acrylic 1st: Sue Robinson, "Self Portrait" 2nd: Peter Hemsworth, "Alan & Sheeba" 3rd: Noel McMillan, "Storm Brewing Over the

Barrabool Hills" Watercolour 1st: Albie James, "Boats On Corio Bay" 2nd: LouiseCorral, "The Universe" 3rd: Rober t Tantau, "The Duyfken at Geelong" Pastel 1st: EllySmits, "Kings Canyon" 2nd: Margaret Woodhead, " Bruthen Country" 3rd: Denise McCallum, "Clouds Over the

Bluff" Other Medium 1st: Janet Baird, "Wipe Out" 2nd: Janet Cattlin, "The Tahiti Lime" 3rd: Barbara Gleeson, "Hiding In Mum's Shadow" President’s Prize Margaret Woodhead, "Bruthen Country" Novice 1st: Ray Barr , "Space"

Louise Corrall The Universe

Janet Cattlin The Tahiti Lime

Janet Baird Wipe Out

Peter Hemsworth Alan and Sheeba

Ray Barr Space

Nick Karakasch, Colin Mockett, Hinga Fletcher Shirley Power

Albie James Boats on Corio Bay

Elly Smits Kings Canyon

Sue Robinson Self Portrait

Margaret Woodhead Bruthen Country


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GAS ON SHOW, AT THE GEELONG SHOW was held 15th to 18th October

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW ARTS COMPETITION

RESULTS, GAS MEMBERS Arts and Craft, Fine Art

Best Exhibits Fine Arts Shouline Tchen Lynne Walley* Oil & Acrylic 1st Roma Burge 2nd Shirley Sutherland Watercolour 1st Shouline Tchen 2nd Judy Cohn 3rd Roma Burge Pastel 2nd Roma Burge 3rd Lynne Walley Mixed Media 1st Roma Burge 2nd Roma Burge Other Medium 1st Judy Cohn 2nd Roma Burge 3rd Roma Burge Print Making 1st Lynette Palmer 2nd Judy Cohn 3rd Marjorie Harrison Anzac Theme Any Medium 3rd Marjorie Harrison Pair Miniatures 3rd Teiko Marsham Novice Watercolour 1st Lynne Walley* 2nd Lynne Walley* Novice Other Medium 1st Colleen Beveridge Novice Pair Miniatures 1st Colleen Beveridge Rural Tribute Roma Burge

Senior Citizens 60 years to 75 years Fine Art Any Medium 1st Lynette Palmer H.C. Colleen Beveridge

Senior Citizens 75 years and over Fine Art Any Medium 1st Shirley Sutherland Any Article of Craft Incorporating Poppies

2nd Shirley Sutherland

*Lynne Walley is a member of our GAS Friendship Group. Lynette Palmer, for GAS on Show

O ur GAS on Show Exhibition was the best we have ever had at the Geelong Show. The standard of art displayed

was excellent and the stage display this year featured the GAS printmakers.

This year our exhibition was listed in the show guide booklet distributed to the show attendees; there was a steady stream of visitors to our exhibition during the four days of the show.

This annual event is a wonderful way of advertising our Art Society and a lovely way of sharing time with other GAS members and those visiting our exhibition.

Several GAS members participated in GAS on Show for the first time while a number of others were unable to take part due to family commitments.

We displayed sixty eight framed works, (paintings and prints) and twenty one unframed works. Four framed works were sold, a commission was made for a print, and a further sale of an unframed work is anticipated. Cards were also sold at GAS on Show.

Our thanks to all who contributed to GAS on Show in one way or another.

Thanks are extended to Lisa Wang for spending her time on duty face-painting the children. Also thanks to Ian Duncan, Noel McMillan and Doug Burnett for transporting display screens, easels and other equipment to the showgrounds and returning them to the Shearers Arms at the conclusion of the show.

Lynette Palmer, for GAS on Show

Lynette Palmer demonstrating at the show


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UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT

T he Seniors Festival show, 27th September to 31st October was a great success and the opening day

presentation and afternoon tea was well supported and enjoyed by all.

The Geelong Show, 15th to 18th October was blessed by good weather and although I was unable to attend due to being in hospital, I understand it was also very successful.

November begins with an exciting exhibition of Andrew Whiting and Elisa Petroska’s work, after this we will be hosting the annual VCE exhibition. This will be

the 7th year of the VCE and we are proud to be a part of this important event for the young emerging artists of Geelong, do not miss this great exhibition.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Friendship Group and all the members who have passed on their best wishes to myself and Michele for a speedy recovery from our recent operation/fractured foot and the condolences for our family loss, it is comforting to know that there is so much support available.

Nick Karakasch, President

Geelong Art Society Inc

Shearers Arms Gallery 202 Aberdeen St Geelong West 3218 Phone (03) 5223 1825

Office & Gallery open 11 am - 3 pm Tuesday - Friday 1 - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Monday

email: [email protected] web: www.geelongartsociety.weebly.com

President Nick Karakasch Vice President David Hume Secretary Michele Karakasch Treasurer Dearne Hawkins Office Manager David Hume Newsletter Editor David Moore

The opinions expressed and statements made in this newsletter may not necessarily be those of the Geelong Art Society Inc. No responsibility will be taken for errors in publication.

Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter no. 385 November 2015

Contributions for the December newsletter are due by Wednesday 25th November .

Diary

Tue 10 Nov 10am Outdoor Group, Point Lonsdale

Sat 21 Nov 10.30am Limestone Carving Workshop

Sat 28 Nov 1.30pm Saturday Life Drawing

Fri 4 Dec --- Term 4 ends

Mon 7 Dec 6pm GAS Christmas break-up party


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THE ARCHIBALD AT BALLARAT by Janet Baird

O n October 5th I travelled by bus with the Geelong Gallery Grasshoppers to view the Archibald entries in Ballarat. Even if, like

me, you are not a portrait artist this exhibition is a must see, more dramatic than I had expected.

We will all be familiar with the story behind the winner's portrait of 'his' judge - not a comfortable painting, very tall, black with piercing goggle glasses in a white face and white claw hands. What a contrast to colourful Jenny Keys with her trademark red framed glasses which is reproduced on the posters.

There is a very wide range of techniques and manner of presentation, from so realistic and in your face that the flesh looks alive to so impressionistic that you need to stand right back for the face to emerge out of the strong strokes of surprising colour.

Eyes follow you everywhere. Beards are popular, indigenous subjects are represented, there were several collages, cartoon approaches are unusually effective, one with Chinese text, one entry comprised small versions of the subject, unusual styles intrigue while some subjects emerge very subtly from black velvet backgrounds.

One of my favourites is the final portrait of an elderly lady on her death bed. The expression is perfect - calm, dignified acceptance yet suggesting so much more. In virtually all of the paintings technique is secondary to the interpretation of the artist's emotional response to the subject.

The excellent portrait of Michael Caton which won the packing room prize was also the people's choice in Sydney. It will be interesting to see which is favourite in Ballarat. Janet Baird

Paintings by Lyn Ellis

At the "House Gallery" Queenscliff Neighbourhood House,

Tobin Drive, Queenscliff (by Pilots pier)

For the month of November 2015

Exhibition Launch Sunday 1st November 4 - 6pm

With official opening by Prof. Jocelyn Grant at 4.30

For more information phone Lyn: 5258 3206 or 0408 100 163

or email [email protected]

Usual exhibition hours daily 10am - 4pm

9 by 5 EXHIBITION


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COMING SHOWS

ANDREW WHITING & ELISA PETROSKA 1 - 15 November gallery booked

VCE EXHIBITION 15 November - 6 December gallery booked

EMMA HOLLARD, BANNOCKBURN GROUP 6 December - 9 January 2016 gallery booked

SHEARERS ARMS GALLERY

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY

DELIVER PAINTINGS

COLLECT PAINTINGS

APOLLO BAY 26 December - 3 January 2016

Monday 16 November Tuesday 22 December

11am - 4pm

Monday 4 January 2016 9am - 1pm

NON GAS

SATURDAY LIFE DRAWING 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West.

Saturday 28th November, 1.30 - 3.30pm.

Fees, members $15, non-members $18. No advance booking, pay on the day, models provided.

Convenor, John Barton, phone 0407 829 218.

Elisa Petroska Andrew Whiting

An Exhibition of Paintings by Andrew Whiting

and Elisa Petroska

Shearers Arms Gallery 3 - 14 November

COMING EVENTS

Saturday 21st November

$110 per person

GAS CHRISTMAS BREAK-UP PARTY

For members and partners, $20 per person 6pm, Monday 7th

December, in the studio 202 Aberdeen St,

Fully catered, spit roast, choice of meats, salads, desserts Fun and games!

Book at office now and join the party!

F or four Tuesdays starting on

Tuesday 10th November the group will meet at Point Lonsdale at 10am.

OUTDOOR PAINTING GROUP


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TONY’S TOUR, TO THE GRAMPIANS was held 11th to 15th October

article by Gregor Wallace

F ifteen folk made the journey; with Tony Bramwell as driver, organiser, raconteur, cook, mentor and tutor it was a memorable

one. Accommodation at Halls Gap Log Cabins was excellent, and the kangaroo lawnmowers did a great job every night.

Weather was great for plein-air work, the walking was comfortable for most, and subjects were abundant. Light was always changing, mountain vistas, clouds, buildings, pebbles in iced-tea clear pools, delicate wildflowers and birds competed for attention

For added inspiration we visited James McMurtrie Glass Blowing Studios at Pomonal, and Steve Morvell Wildlife Art studio and gallery in Halls Gap. Both artists have international reputations for excellence. Both destinations are recommended. Type those names into your favourite search engine and share our experiences.

Some very good work was done, new friends were made, great company was shared, quoits and Scrabble were played and a little wine was imbibed, and the reputation of Tony’s Tours even further established. Look out for the distinctive and desirable blue ‘bucket’ hats. I think that most of us put on a little weight.

Gregor Wallace.

Pen and Washes by Janet Baird

Photos by Gregor Wallace


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It is important to ensure the gallery remains open on its scheduled days

Jacinta 0431 579 228

Shearers Arms Gallery Roster

Monday 2 Gallery Closed Tuesday 3 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 6 "

Saturday 7 1 - 4pm Bev Burch

Sunday 8 " Sue Robinson

Monday 9 Gallery Closed Tuesday 10 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 13 "

Saturday 14 1 - 4pm Colleen Beveridge

Sunday 15 " ---

Monday 16 Gallery Closed

Tuesday 17 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 20 "

Saturday 21 1 - 4pm Margaret Boyd

Sunday 22 " ---


Tuesday 24 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 27 "

Saturday 28 1 - 4pm Brian Close

Sunday 29 " ---


Tuesday 1 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 4

Saturday 5 1 - 4pm Bev Burch

Sunday 6 " David Moore

art@wintergarden 51 McKillop St, Geelong.

phone: 0401 160 430 gallery open daily - 10am - 4pm

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