Born in Melbourne, Victoria in 1946, Suzanne gained a Diploma in Art Studies from Balga/Fremantle Technical Colleges 1984 and a Bachelor Degree (Visual Arts and Performing Arts), University of Western Sydney, 1987.
After completing her studies, Suzanne resided in the USA (Pennsylvania) 1990-2001. While in the US she exhibited in New York, Philadelphia, State College, New Jersey and Florida, taking part in many regional shows and gaining many awards including 3 Whimsy Awards, Washington Square FAA, Rittenhouse Square FAA, Images, Hub Gallery, State College, Philadelphia Sketch Club, Atlantic City Art Museum, and New Hope Festival of the Arts.
She exhibited in several Galleries on the east coast and her work is held in private collections throughout America. Upon returning to Australia, Suzanne set up a grass roots Gallery in Two Rocks and exhibits regularly in regional art shows. Her work is held in the City of Wanneroo, Joondalup and Bassendean art collections as well as private collections.
Most of her subject matter includes animal studies, seascapes, and figurative interpretation. She is conversant in most media, including acrylics, pastel, and most drawing media. At present Suzanne is exploring seascape with an emphasis on light and the patterns made at varying times of day. These large canvasses (36 x 48) depict her local beach with its steep dunal system and changing topography. As always these large works are interspersed with lively animal studies with an emphasis on line influenced by the master of line, Brett Whiteley.
“I have been always passionate about art and all sorts – anything that involves creativity: You can find me there!” Nun’s has an impressive graduation profile holding a few degrees and diplomas.
My paintings and photographs have been exhibited in various places. I’ve received several awards on my work & still is sooo much involved on the creative side of life and work.”
Over the years, Nun has taken many photographs for our art club and has also made many contributions to the North Coast Art Club’s Facebook page.
Sandie is passionate about the arts in all its forms and colours.
“Since my childhood on the Mediterranean shores of Lebanon, I remain under the spell of the seven seas. I try to capture the moods of the ocean and its vibrant colours through my acrylic works. I’ve just started experimenting with watercolour and different mediums.
In 2011, I have moved to Australia with my family after being in Dubai for 10 years.
My first exhibition was in July 2016 at the Grove Library, Peppermint Grove.”
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.