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Tuggerah Lakes Art Society INC. ABN 81 282 337 158

PO Box 4341 BAY VILLAGE NSW 2261

The Society was incorporated on 4 September 1989 with the aim: “To promote and encourage Art & Craft on the Central Coast, particularly the Mid-Coast Region”.

NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2019

Website: www.tlas.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/TLAS2261/ Dear Members, Carnevale’s Grand Opening and Artisan’s Market First may I thank Central Coast Council and the Charmhaven Lions Club for their wonderful support. The event would not have been a success without their sponsorship and I’d like to share this lovely

success story with you: “I was at a local Art Shop waiting to pay for the brushes I had bought and the lady in front of me was buying a whole heap of art ‘stuff’, and I heard her telling the sales assistant that she was buying all of this for her grandson who had taken part in a Mask Project Competition and had won a trophy at the Art House, and now all he

wanted to do was paint and paint and paint. And I stood back and smiled and smiled and smiled.” Carnevale Committee, a job well done! I thank Troy and his team for all the time, effort and hard work that went into the success of Carnevale 2019. My thanks as well to Pam Barrie and Donna Cole for a successful workshop, ‘Watercolour on Black’

I leave you with this thought ……. “That ART, undeniably, is conducive to HAPPINESS”. Rasheeda

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EDITOR:

Hello everyone, I hope you like this newsletter as much as I enjoyed putting it together (honestly). As always, thanks to the many members who helped me with content.

Donna.

news@tlas.org.au

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ABOUT FRANK LEE

Frank is a highly accomplished airbrush artist who was the inspiration of many of the famous airbrushers in the 70’s “hey day”. The above image was taken from a fascinating website called www.whichcar,au which has an in-depth interview with Frank. Check it out. He has been applying his craft since 1950. In a 1980’s exhibit in NSW he was voted in the top 15 craftsmen. Frank also likes to paint pen & ink, line drawings and coloured pencils. Frank will be bringing an airbrush to the August meeting for us to try. There’s a whole lot more to Frank than panel van art (although as a 70’s hippy I say – lovely work!!)– but I must confess all his work is outstanding. The beautiful Princess Diana painting he showed us last month as an example was soft and delightful. This will be something different. Come along to the August meeting to learn about something different (well, for most of us) I’m looking forward to it. DC

THURSDAY 22 AUGUST

MEMBERS’ MEETING

Guest Presenter: Frank Lee Air Brush Artist

Members' Challenge: “Trees” in honour of Tree Planting Day -

hey, I know we have lots of closet “greenie” members.

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Meetings and Academy Members’ General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month. Official meeting starts at 10am. to noon at the Uniting Church Hall, 204 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty. Cost is $5 covers morning tea and door prizes. Arrive at 9.30 if you would like an early chat. Self- help brew, but please keep kitchen tidy.

TLAS Academy Style Sessions in 2019 for all mediums are held at the CWA Building, 1 Pacific Street, Long Jetty, from 9am to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Meeting Cost is $10 for continuous morning tea. August 2019 TLAS Academy: 7 Aug (Pat), 14 Aug (Peter), 21 Aug (Pat), 28 Aug (Ralph) Whole Day Workshop: 17 August Portraiture with Cheryl Bruce General Meeting: 22 August Guest Presenter: Frank Lee Challenge: “Trees” and Show and Tell - Portraiture September 2019 TLAS Academy: 4 Sep (Pat), 11 Sep (Peter), 18 Sep (Pat), 25 Sep (Ralph) Whole Day Workshop: Watercolours with Marlene Palagyi General Meeting: 26th September Guest Presenter: TBA Challenge: “Pot Pouri” and Show and Tell – Working with Watercolour October 2019 TLAS Academy: 2 and 9 Oct (Peter), 16, 23 and 30 Oct (Ralph) Whole Day Workshop: Life drawing with Ralph Smith Annual General Meeting: 24 October – committee elected Challenge: Octoberfest and Show and Tell Life-Drawing November 2019 TLAS Academy: 6 Nov (Peter), 13 Nov (Pat), 20 Nov (Ralph), 27 Nov (Pat) Fab Fakes: 8-29 November Whole Day Workshop: Christmas cards and creations Last newsletter for 2019 _____________________________________________________ Places to Go and Things to Do Kooindah Coffee Circle – 1 st Monday every month, 10am to 12 noon. At Community Room, Kooindah Waters Resort (40 Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong). $10 for coffee and scones w jam and cream. Guest presenters each month. RSVP the week before to Gail Brigden for catering purposes. Speaker for Monday 2nd September Julie Watson. Stronger than excuses. Motivational Speaker. Julie tells of her personal journey through health and her fears. Monday 3rd October Sharon Ridsdale Award winning sculpture. The Valley Art Show 9x5 Art Prize – 6-15 September. Entry Fee of $25 includes supply of 9” x 5” art board. See TLAS website for entry forms and additional information. In the tradition of Tom

Roberts, Charles Condor and Arthur Streeton. Boards can be purchased from Anne Cumming at General Meetings. Shorethyme Restaurant – 20 August to 14 Sep. Feature artist Eleanor Anson. Award winning artist, painting and teaching art for many years. Opening night Tues 20th. See the TLAS website for details and pamphlet. Central Coast Watercolour Society Springtime Exhibition – 23 Sep to 6 Oct. Featured artist Val McDonald _____________________________________________________ TLAS EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS 2019

14 Sep 2019 Working in Watercolour Marlene Palagyi

CWA Hall Long Jetty

Bus Trip to Morpeth 19 Oct 2019 Life Drawing

Ralph Smith CWA Hall Long Jetty

24 Oct 2019 Fab Fakes Entry deadline

8 Nov to 29 Nov 2019

Fab Fakes The Art House Wyong

9 Nov 2019 Christmas Cards and Creations Pat Edwards

CWA Hall Long Jetty

FLYERS AND ENTRY FORMS FOR ALL EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS ARE EITHER ATTACHED TO THIS NEWSLETTER OR AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE TLAS WEBSITE. Note for mail out members: You can contact Rasheeda for details and entry forms _____________________________________________________ PAYMENTS TO TLAS – DIRECT INTERNET TRANSFER If you would prefer to make payments for exhibitions or any other purpose using internet direct banking, please feel free to do so. You must include your surname and a brief description of purpose. Details are: TLAS Incorporated St George Bank Tuggerah BSB: 112879 ACC NUMBER: 041284038

Membership Welcome to the following new members of TLAS: Gloria Sky, Di Every, Nilda Lasado, Rebecca Anh. Lovely to have you on board! ________________________________________________ We have a new workshop coordinator for 2020! - a big thankyou to Corinne Adams a regular Academy attendee.

Corinne Adams has volunteered to coordinate the 2020 workshops. Well done Corrine and thankyou from the President and TLAS committee. We will now be able to enjoy our wonderful 'Good Times' workshops all through 2020.

As you all know, the Good TImes Workshops that are generously sponsored by the Central Coast Council.

There’s still time to check out the Carnevale Exhibition.

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CARNEVALE 2019 PRIZE WINNERS

• The Mask Project .. First Prize: Donna Flight

• Creative Art .. First Prize: Donna Gilbertson

• TLAS Members .. First Prize: Donna Cole

• Overall Winner and recipient of the Trevor Flight Legacy Prize: Camelle Denny

• Student recipients are on the Facebook

The Carnevale Exhibition is still on at the Art House. It is an amazing looking show! Go and have a look if you haven’t already done so. Well done to all the artists who contributed. And who would have thought that yours truly would win the members’ prize – a great thrill. The Artisan’s market on opening day was a hit and everyone seemed to enjoy the festival vibe. Here are just a few images from the opening day. Thanks Mal for doing your camera man thing again.

[Donna Cole’s winning entry – a watercolour she painted for her daughter Georgia, hence the title “Georgia’s Owl”]

[Donna Cole and Donna Flight were both very thrilled to have been voted as prize winners]

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[Denise Ferrie’s winning mask]

Winners of the Carnevale 2019 Kids Mask Project and Creative Art Prize. Prizes presented by Bill Short and Ray Elsey from Lions Charmhaven. KIDS MASK PROJECT 5 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED STEVEN GRANT RUNEER UP THOMAS HURRELL FIRST PLACE DAKOTA-ROSE WHEATLEY

KIDS MASK PROJECT 6 YRS PRIZE HIGHLY COMMENDED EMILY McKENDRICK RUNNER UP ELI DOW-MEDENIS FIRST PLACE TAYTE GREEN

KIDS MASK PROJECT 7 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED KASH MURPHY RUNNER UP LOLA MELIA FIRST PLACE SOPHIA ROBERTS

KIDS MASK PROJECT 8 YRS + HIGHLY COMMENDED ASHLEY RUNNER UP ISLA ROBERTS FIRST PLACE CHELSEA LEY

KIDS MASK PROJECT 9 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED MIA DALTON RUNNER UP MADELIN RUANE FIRST PLACE LEXI HUNTINGTON

KIDS MASK PROJECT 10 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED HALLE MATTHEWS RUNNER UP GRACE MOIR FIRST PLACE SUNNY HUNTER

KIDS MASK PROJECT 11 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED EMMERSON SQUIRES RUNNER UP BETHANY BROWN FIRST PLACE EVA PAGACOVA

KIDS MASK PROJECT 12 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED BEAU LUTTRELL RUNNER UP KEIRA SMITH FIRST PLACE MAGGIE SMITH

KIDS MASK/ART PROJECT 13 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED CASEY HOPKINS FIRST PLACE KIRA GLEESON

KIDS MASK/ART PROJECT 14 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED ABRIELLE LYNN RUNNER UP MIA JONES FIRST PLACE JENNA SMITH

KIDS MASK/ART PROJECT 15 YRS TO 16 YRS CREATIVE ART PRIZE RUNNER UP EQUAL SECOND ASHLEY MARSDEN RUNNER UP JADE HARRISON FIRST PLACE REBECCA ANH

KIDS MASK/ART PROJECT 15 YRS TO 16 YRS HIGHLY COMMENDED ALEXANDRA FRASER RUNNER UP SHAY-MAREE JOHNSON FIRST PLACE SOPHIE MILLAR

MASK/ART PROJECT 17 YRS 1st CHLOE TAYLOR TROPHY /VOUCHER

(The Octopus)

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PETER TASSELL’S PRESENTATION AT AUGUST MEETING Mixing Colours for Shadows and perspectives

[Peter’s palette is almost as messy as mine!!]

[the completed painting] At last month’s meeting, Peter Tassell gave an informative presentation about Colour Mixing for Shadows and Perspectives. As I’m relatively new to the painting game, I had no idea what this topic was going to all about. I found the advice provided by Peter very useful. The other attendees felt the same. I was also just as interested in watching his painting technique!! Detailed notes from Peter’s presentation are attached with this newsletter. You never know what you are going to learn or experience at the monthly meetings. If you haven’t been to one for a while, why not drop in to have a chat with friends and see something interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing what Frank Lee will be doing with his airbrush. DC Peter has provided me with another couple of examples of his artwork which clearly demonstrate his use of colour to create perspective. Thanks again Peter. DC

19th September is the bus

trip to Morpeth. Put your name on the list. $25 per person.

Visit this historic town – one of the oldest in NSW. It’s on the way to Newcastle on the Hunter River. Full of lovely galleries, cafes, antique shops and much more.

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Mal Hamilton’s 'August Titbit' Check out this informative how-to book about painting watercolours on canvas by Liz Chaderton. It's available for Amazon Kindle or mobile devices like iPad and iPhone for around $10 from Amazon.

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Entries due by 24 October

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP With Marlene Palagyi Saturday 14th September at CWA Hall Long Jetty 9.30am to 3.00pm

A message from Marlene: “We will be painting a landscape and a waterscape wet-on-wet technique in this workshop…..trying for looseness and freshness in our work, so bring along your sense of adventure and we’ll have fun discovering the joy of watercolours together "#$%” Further information and materials requirements to be found on TLAS website or by contacting Rasheeda.

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Patricia and her late husband, Reg, were based for six months in a delightful little village called Ditchling, in Sussex, the country where she was born, staying with a lovely lady named Joy. Patricia says she knew all the favourite haunts and took Patricia and Reg to see them. Here is another of her stories. This one is a bit spicy - loved it! Thank you again Patricia. DC Those heady days exploring famous houses while on holidays By Patricia Newell-Dunkley From here we went to Charleston Farmhouse, in Sussex, known as ‘Bloomsbury-by-the-Sea’, which was a country retreat of the Bloomsbury circle. Vanessa Bell, Virginia Woolf’s sister, moved here in 1916 with her two sons Julian and Quentin, the painter Duncan Grant and writer David Garnett.

The Bell’s had an open marriage and Vanessa had a daughter with Grant, who was raised by Bell, while Bell had consummate affairs with Roger Fry and Grant.

Charleston is fascinating and contains a unique and remarkable collection of their paintings, textiles, ceramics, decorated furniture and interiors. It is the last surviving complete house ‘decorated’ by Bell and Grant.

Doors, chimney pieces, walls, furniture, everything is richly painted; there is not a bare surface anywhere. Chair seats and carpets designed and stitched textiles and pottery, together with Vanessa’s husband, Clive Bell’s collection of books, furniture and paintings.

To add to its beauty, it is hidden at the foot of the South Downs between Brighton and Eastbourne, with its own magnificent walled garden. The grounds are sublime to say the least, brimming over with buttercups and daisies, hollyhocks and delphiniums, statues and seats. It is all a continuation of the ‘Bloomsbury Set’, outdoor art scene. It is presented to visitors as it was when Grant, the Bells, family and friends were living and working there.

Next door to the Farmhouse are the Charleston Shop and Gallery where you can purchase a variety of products, including her books and cards, prints and Virginia Woolf memorabilia, plus local products.

Virginia Woolf met Vita Sackville West while living in Sussex, and the two had a passionate love affair. “Portrait of a Marriage”, is a great read. So perhaps we should visit Sissinghurst Castle next and discover the famous “White Garden”.

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Robert Chapman’s Fab Fakes Critique

We were lucky to have Robert offer to critique our Fab Fake efforts. Not many brave souls were game enough to bring something in, but those who did were given honest and professional feedback. It was great to be advised by a recently retired judge. This is photo above is me admitting that I have bitten off more than I am currently skilled enough to handle just for the moment. This is a beautiful painting by Ellis Rowan, an Australian painter from the 1900’s. I’ve temporarily retired this one. However, Robert did advise that I am on the right track and need to work more effectively on colour strength. Wendy Scorgie received the biggest tick of approval. Well done Wendy. A couple of general points Robert made were that it seems the most talented artists sometimes can’t help adding their own touches, which means they would not win a prize. If a painter is doing a fake for their own pleasure, this would not matter. He also said that having a perfect colour match is not vital as these days the colour for printers vary a lot and also the original artists mixed their own pigments from scratch. DC

Stories, reviews, exhibitions send to

Donna news@tlas.org.au

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AUGUSTUS EARLE 1793-1838

Augustus was born in London, the youngest child of American parents. His father, James Earle was an artist. Augustus attended the Royal Academy and was exhibiting there at aged 13 years. Unlike other artists who were financed by wealthy patrons he was able to travel and earn his living through art. The work he produced on his travels records the effects of European contact and colonization during the early 19th century. He started to travel in 1817 first going to Sicily and Malta visiting Gibraltar and North Africa en route. [A portfolio of these travels is held by the National Gallery, Canberra.] In 1818 he left on a journey that would take him around the world, North and South America, Tristan da Cunha, New South Wales, New Zealand, the Pacific, Asia, India, Mauritius and St Helens to return home in 1829.While in the Americas the works he produced dealt with the subject of slavery and also landscapes and portraits. In early 1824 he departed from Rio de Janeiro to take up an offer in India. Atlantic storms forced a stay at Tristan da Cunha where he, his dog and a crew member went ashore to sketch. The ship set sail without them enforcing an 8 month stay on an island with only 6 permanent residents. While there he became a tutor to several children and continued to record his impressions until his supplies ran out. He was finally rescued by a vessel going to Van Diemen’s Land arriving in Hobart in 1825. A small number of works survive from this period.

He left Hobart for Sydney where he soon established a reputation as the colony’s foremost artist. During this time his work fell into 3 categories, Landscapes, Aboriginal subjects and views of public and private buildings that record the development of the colony. He made excursions as far Port Stephens and Port Macquarie and the

Illawarra and up the Hunter River. Some of these pictures are at the National Library, Canberra. In 1827 Earle left to visit New Zealand where he lived at Hokianga Harbour on the North Island. A large number of works from his NZ sojourn remain, covering subjects such as romantic landscapes, Moari culture and village life, the effects of warfare and portrait studies. He produced watercolours, oils, pencil sketches and lithographs. He returned to Sydney in 1828 where he spent 6 months before going home via India and other Asian countries. In 1832 he embarked with Charles Darwin on The Beagle but ill health forced him to leave the ship in Montevideo. [Conrad Martens took this position] He died in London in 1838. Information from Wikipedia.

YOUR COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Rasheeda Flight 4333 8387 pres@tlas.org.au VICE PRESIDENT Donna Cole 0407676022 TREASURER Rasheeda Flight SECRETARY Tammy Briggs sec@tlas.org.au EXHIBITION CO-ORD WOMEN IN ART Tammy Briggs EXHIBITION CO-ORD CARNIVALE Troy Flight 43908194 EXHIBITION CO-ORD FAB FAKES Gail Brigden MEMBERSHIP Wendy Scorgie 4332 9047 members@tlas.org.au ACADEMY CO-ORD Pat Edwards 4334 1964 NEWSLETTER Donna Cole 0407676022 WEB and FACEBOOK Mal Hamilton web@tlas.org.au 9056 9188 WELFARE Donna Cole 0407676022 news@tlas.org.au EQUIPMENT Donna Cole and Peter Harman 0407676022

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SILENT AUCTION ENTRY FORM FAB FAKES 8 - 28 November 2019

In celebration of the 21st anniversary of Fab Fakes there will be a 'silent auction' for artworks entered in past exhibitions. The silent auction will be held during the 2019 exhibition.

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Paint4Freedom Limited – ABN: 95 621 812 002

Amateur Artist Entry Form

A Painting of “Inspiration and Hope for the enslaved” For the purpose of entering the Paint4Freedom National Art Competition, the Amateur Artist Classification refers to the Artist’s current level of artistic development in the Brushed Painting Art Category.

1. The Artist: a) First name: _______________________________ Last name: ________________________________

b) Date of birth: ____________________________ c) Gender: Male / Female / Other

d) Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City/Suburb: _________________________ State: _________________ Postcode: _______________

e) Phone Bus: _________________________ AH: ___________________________________________

Mobile: ____________________________ Email: __________________________________________ f) Privacy: How should we treat your personal and contact details following the competition?

Add to P4F mailing list / or Delete & Destroy 2. Entered Painting:

a) Title: ______________________________________________ Medium: _______________________

b) Size: W________ x H________ (Maximum size 1m x 1m including frame) c) I request that my Entered Painting be available for sale during the Exhibition at a price of: $_________

d) Tell us what you have chosen to depict in your Entered Painting and why:

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Will the Artist or an Artist Representative be collecting the Entered Painting?

a) I am donating my Entered Painting to help raise funds so will not be collecting my Entered painting b) I will pick-up by hand

4. Entry Fee Payment $15.00: Please deposit your Entry Fee to: Rotary Club of Gosford Inc Project Account - National Australia Bank Gosford BSB: 082620 Acc: 509695431

Use Reference: P4F & your surname (in the description) Your Entry Fee Deposit receipt must be included below before sending your Entry Form.

5. Exhibition Attendance Duty: It is requested that all Competition Entrants make themselves available for at least two sessions for Exhibition Attendance Duty. The committee greatly appreciate your assistance in this.

Sessions will be (10am to 1pm) and (1pm to 4pm). Please list dates and times you will be available for duty:

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. For the artist:

a) I agree to participate in the NSW Central Coast District Paint4Freedom Art Competition b) I have read and agree to the 2019 Competition Rules & Conditions of Entry

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______/______/_________

Entry Fee Deposit Receipt number: ________________ Date: ______/______/_________ Collection: For those Entered Paintings to be picked up following the exhibition conclusion, they must be collected October 31st, 2pm-3:30pm. Entered Paintings not collected during this time will be treated as donated. Competition Registrar: Irene Collings E: Central.Coast.Comp@paint4Freedom.org M: 0418 868 225 Privacy: Your details will be handled/held according to our Privacy Policy and your wishes indicated in this Entry Form.