CCWS April meeting was well attended, with members being given a lecture by Jocelyn Maughan on all facets of drawing. Jocelyn is a very distinguished artist from the Gosford area, who achieved a Diploma of Fine Arts at the National Art School, Sydney, which was followed by a career as an Art Educator.
Jocelyn also critiqued the monthly challenge of Mineral where members brought in their paintings of all things Mineral.
Coming up in April the CCWS has the general meeting this Wednesday the 11th from 9.30 am to 12.00pm in the Community Centre, The Entrance. This month’s meeting features a demonstration by Jocelyn Maughan – distinguished, well known, central coast artist – on the subject of Drawing. Bring along your notebooks as Jocelyn is bound to share some interesting facets of drawing. Also at this month’s meeting our Painting Challenge is “Mineral”, so there will be heaps of subjects that can fit that criteria ie a solid, naturally occurring, inorganic substance. Anything not animal or vegetable. Get the paint brushes and the brain cells working!
Earl Hingston will be giving a two day workshop on the 14th & 15th of this month. Earl is focussing on landscapes, old buildings and perhaps boats. Places still available – click here for workshop forms Workshop Booking Form.
The mentor program continues this morning, click here for details Mentor Program.
Our Easter Showcase exhibition continues at the Gosford Community Gallery, we have had 895 viewers through the gallery to date. Click here for details Easter Showcase Watercolour Exhibition
The Central Coast Watercolour Society Easter Showcase Exhibition is proving very popular over the holiday period. Six framed paintings have already been sold, with quite a few unframed paintings and cards going to new homes as well! The exhibition continues daily from 10am to 4pm daily until the 11th April, at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery, Webb St, East Gosford. The exhibition is free and we have a major raffle prize of a painting (pictured above) which has been donated by our feature artist – Lorraine Best.
The Central Coast Watercolour Society’s Easter Showcase Exhibition will be held at The Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Art Gallery, Webb Street, East Gosford with the wonderful paintings of our local artists for sale.
Running daily from 10 am to 4 pm from Thursday 29th March to Wednesday 11th April 2018 (closed Good Friday). The featured artist for the exhibition is the society’s own Lorraine Best.
Lorraine was inspired to paint at an early age because of her father’s interest in art.
Over the years, during formal education days and during the years of motherhood, she attended art classes in Sydney and Melbourne.
Inspiration comes from the Australian landscape and her daily experiences.
She loves to work with other artists, exchanging inspiration and motivation with them, as well as their friendship.Lorraine’s first art award was gained in 1983 at the Geelong Art Show. She has won many awards since, including the Hornsby Art Award on two occasions. These paintings now form part of the Hornsby Shire Council art collection.
Lorraine is continuing to develop her artistic styles and is now exploring the potentials of yupo paper, a synthetic paper, waterproof, stain-resistant, and extremely strong and durable.
Lorraine has paintings in private collections, both in Australia and overseas.For further details regarding this exhibition, contact Marlene on 0409 666 709 or Susie on 0401 566 379 for details.
Or visit our web site: http://centralcoastwatercolour.com.au
Or Facebook site: Central Coast Watercolour Society
CCWS is holding an Introduction to Watercolour II workshop being tutored by Krista Brennan. The dates for this 2 day workshop are the 19th and 20th May and will be held at the Community Rooms, The Entrance.
This workshop is a great refresher course for all members. For all information on this course and enrolment forms, please click on the link below, or ring Lyn on 0400245730.
