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Artist Statement:
Louise is essentially a fine art artist whose desire is to share with you the love, joy, peace and beauty that her heart feels about the world in which we live. She is deeply influenced by the Christian faith and its associated virtues. She wants you to be deeply touched with a goodness and wholesomeness that will influence you in a positive way.
Louise enjoys traditional paintings, but further to this, she aims to produce responsive realism works, that is, to add poetry which allows her to give you a unique view of ordinary things.She loves old fashioned things perhaps because they remind her of a time when honesty, integrity, loyalty, etc were very much promoted and practised in abundance.
Louise has adopted a serious love of painting since 1993, although she was considered good at drawing from a very early age. Her paintings reflect her life philosophy, that of focusing on things that are positive, beautiful and uplifting. She has ventured to share her viewpoint on life through participation in a number of exhibitions in recent times. Her work is well received. Her experience as Past President of the Pastel Society of Australia has enabled her to encourage many in their pursuit of a career in the arts. Her long term goal is to have others enjoy her creations and share in the love of all things beautiful.
Louise, a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of Australia, has won a number of awards and regularly makes her paintings available for sale.
Her art studies have been with Dale Crabtree for several years and then with a number of high profile tutors in a workshop setting.
Louise predominately works in soft pastels, the most permanent of all painting mediums and the one requiring the least amount of restoration work over time.
Broadbeach Pastel Classes 9- 12 noon First Saturday of each month
Southport Weekly Pastel Classes 10 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 4pm Thursdays. An all day option is available
Southport Drawing Classes 9:30 - 12:30 Wednesdays. This class runs for a 4 week block each term
Feb 6, 13 2008 "Pastel Portraits" Workshop at Lovett Gallery Gold Coast
April 22, May 13, 20, 27 2008 "Understanding Tone" Workshop with Coochie Art Group
May 24 2008 "Colour Your Day" Workshop with Pastel Society of Australia Inc
Mid Year 2008 "Dynamic Pastels" MacGregor Winter School University of South Queensland Toowoomba
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