Luba Ryder
My name is Luba Ryder and I have been painting ever since I can remember.
I gain inspiration from nature, the ocean and the bush as we are all part of this creation.
The light playing on the ocean and the sound of the waves creates a sense of awe and calm while at the same time the energy reminds me that the sea is a living breathing movement that entrances and takes us to a magical place.
I have worked with many mediums such as oils, acrylics, water colour, acrylics and pastels. Pastels being my favourite at the moment as they capture the soft quality needed for an ocean scene.
The Quininup series was inspired by the ocean at Margaret River where the long walks amongst wildflowers, bushes and ocean merge to entice the visitor to stop and take in the magic of all that surrounds them.
Janet Gouteff
I’m always in awe of artists. Artists offer a piece of their heart every time they create something and it doesn’t matter if one person sees it or 1000. When I was younger, I was fascinated with the master painters of old, but wasn’t able to embrace my own innate creativity until mid-life, busting self-myths that I wasn’t arty or wasn’t good enough.
A self-taught artist, I enjoy the freedom of play, enthusiasm and experimentation in my art and enjoy painting colourful abstracts; seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Acrylics are my preferred medium. I love their quick drying times and vibrant colours.
I’ve had the privilege to exhibit my work in a number of local government art awards and I enjoy giving back to the art community through volunteering with various community art groups.
I love sharing the art journey and assisting people to bust their own myths that hold back their creative and radiant selves.
Anita Martin
I have always loved art…..painting and drawing and wonder how my life would have been if I had taken up the opportunity I had, years ago, of going to Art College. However, my love of travel won over and landed me in Australia from the UK in the early eighties.
Now that I have more time on my hands, I have picked up the paintbrush again and have enjoyed getting lost in the world of art! I experimented with pastels which I fell in love with straight away which lead me to join the Pastel Society of WA. I belong to NCAC also and paint with acrylics and watercolour and have been dabbling with Alcohol Inks which is taking me outside my comfort zone of Realism, but I love the vibrancy of the colours.
I have been commissioned to do some artworks for friends and family over the past few years. Below are some of the works I have done , including pictures of peoples homes and wedding bouquets. If you like my work and would like something commissioned please email the club and they will be in contact with me.
John Mason
Bright bold colours render my art both alluring and attractive. I aim to provoke an emotive response from the viewer to bring about a warm and joyful feeling, as we absorb art on display.
My portfolio contains a diverse collection of colourful work. Several of my pieces depict life in the tropics, in particular Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands where I lived for 13 years.
I draw heavily upon my vivid imagination when working on abstract depictions. I love to create and communicate my ideas into visual form onto a blank canvas.
Art has certainly enriched my life, I hope same can enrich someone else’s life as my creations hang prominently displayed on their walls.
Those who engage with my art should feel joy coupled with feel-good energy, as they form a good harmonious relationship with contrasting colours and vitality that rises up from my canvases.
Painting is therapeutic, I enjoy disappearing into my creativeness as I apply rich, vibrant colours to my canvas. Through my art; I wish to put a smile on viewer’s faces, and bring joy to their heart.
My artwork serves as a positive and uplifting solace in these somewhat challenging times. Viewers of same can appreciate the impact of colour, an incredible tool that brings about a soothing calmness. Accordingly I savour the chance to create art for others to experience and be transformed by.
Art is vital to connect local communities, shape culture, and foster wellbeing. I have an innate desire to express myself and my creative pursuits help relieve stress, encourage creative thinking, boost my self-esteem, and provide a sense of accomplishment. . I welcome the visit of a curator to my Carramar studio to view my creations first hand.
Michelle Henderson Profile
Michelle loves the beauty and diversity of Australian flora and fauna. She was born
here in Perth and a love of local beaches has led to her embracing natural ocean
elements in some of her paintings. These include shells, coral and rockpool scenes.
She also paints bushland themes including native wildflowers and animals as well as
fantasy items such a stylised dragonflies and abstracts.
Michelle works in watercolour, acrylic, textiles and mixed media and likes to show the
wonder of small hidden treasures of the natural world in her works.
Follow her on social media:
Email: mmbb@bigpond.net.au
Instagram: @Michelle Henderson Art
Facebook: Michelle Henderson Artist
Art Awards:
Kondinin Art Prize – Works on Paper, 2nd Prize 2016
Cervantes Art Prize – Watercolour, Highly recommended 2017
Newdegate Art Exhibition – 2nd Prize 2017