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Janine Rea

I currently work part time as a geologist and now spend much time creating art, mostly acrylic/mixed media painting and more recently digital art using Photoshop and Corel Painter software.

I grew up in Brighton, Victoria until I started work as a geologist, living in many remote locations… until finally settling down in Perth, WA in 1995.

Outback landscapes, rock formations, desert sunsets, textures and colours have inspired much of my artwork.

I love to place paint onto the canvas and let my imagination take over often using bold, bright colours, different textures and patterns. Outback landscapes, rock formations, desert sunsets, textures and colours have inspired much of my artwork. I enjoy the freedom of creativity and feeling of escape while painting, which is in direct contrast to my work as a geologist which is very structured and exact.

I exhibit my work regularly through several local art club exhibitions. I won first prize in Freedom School of Art 2012 exhibition. I am currently a featured artist for Autumn 2020 on OzArtFinder.com.

My work is not inspired by anyone in particular. I attended the Freedom School of Art run by David Giles where I studied many different abstract artists. I owe a big thanks to Jacky McFarlane who introduced and taught me how to use best quality ‘Golden’ paints, mediums, and texture pastes in all of my artwork.

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Zelda Hill

A new adventure has begun – “I have only ever been painting since late 2009.

I’ve started off in oils and since joining the club, have tried other mediums such as pastels, acrylics, drawing and watercolour. My preferred medium is oils.

I love attending workshops as there is so much to learn from other artists’ techniques. Art always leaves me inspired and motivated and brings groups together – it creates a sense of community.”

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Barbara Troncone

I have always loved painting. It is a great way to let loose with your emotions and create something beautiful.

Lately I have been captivated by beach scenes so these feature highly in my work; whether they are stunning local beaches, or places I have visited overseas – there is something magical and calming about the water.

I work mainly with acrylics but sometimes with oils, watercolours or pencil/charcoal. I also adore painting portraits and cherish the opportunity to do so whenever I can.

Visit Barbara’s website:

https://btroncon.wixsite.com/barbaratroncone

 

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Toni Stritzke

Born in New Zealand, I’ve been a resident of Australia for 20 years and now consider Perth to be my home.

I work primarily with acrylic paint. I also love collage, using hand printed papers to add pattern and texture.

I have always felt the need to extend my techniques and attend workshops whenever I am able.

The primeval nature of the Australian landscape always fascinates and awes me. It’s unique flora and fauna feature strongly in my art work.

In 2012 my painting of an aboriginal woman from New Norcia won best painting at the Joondalup Community Art Awards.

My multi media piece “Discover Disappear” won expert panel

award at the Joondalup Art Gallery in 2014. In this art work I used photographs from National Geographic magazines which I dissolved to create beautiful textures and patterns to highlight the fragile ecosystems of the Kimberley.

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Sandra Troncone

I have always had a passion for art.

 Some of my favourite mediums are acrylic, oil, gouache and mixed media, with portraiture being just one of my subjects of interest.

I exhibit regularly, and as such have received numerous commissions.

I am constantly learning and applying new techniques into my artworks to continue creating interesting and diverse pieces. 

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