Colourful, whimsical works in watercolour/gouache/drawing pen. Hand crafted ceramic mugs and sculptures.
OPENING NIGHT 15th December, 2023. 5-6.30pm
TRACEY SAMIOS is a visual artist, working mainly in acrylics, pastels and linocut printmaking. Her artwork is a mixed bag varying in styles from naive to abstract, using bright colours and inspiration from real life and her imagination. Her art studio is at the Burrinja Cultural Centre and art gallery in Upwey. Her work is inspired by wonderful painters such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, L.S. Lowry, Joan Miro, Margaret Olley, Gary Bunt, Anders Hultman, Vuillard, Cedric Morris, Joan Eardley and many others.
FIRST PRIZE $750, SECOND PRIZE $500, THIRD PRIZE $250, HANGERS PICK Custom Framing to the value of $200.00
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, HVP PLANTATIONS & YARRAM CUSTOM FRAMING
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 FIRST PRIZE OPEN
No.7 WAITING FOR DINNER Dianne Bloemhoff
Judges’ Comments
We were struck by this work’s elegant simplicity & appealing subject. We liked its clever use of negative space
and balance of dark and light.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 SECOND PRIZE OPEN
No. 17 SLUMBER Sharene Grant
Judges’ Comments
This is an appealing work skilfully using a variety of materials in miniature fashion. We also enjoyed the complementary colours in this well-proportioned work.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 THIRD PRIZE OPEN
No.8 ARC DE TRIOMPHE Todd Davidson
Judges’ Comments
This beautifully balanced work portrays majesty despite its small dimensions. The perspective encourages us to gaze up whilst the choice of colour highlights the historic nature of the structure.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 HONOURABLE MENTION
No.14 COLD TURKEY Janie Frith
Judges’ Comments
This quirky Turkey put a smile on our faces. The originality appealed as did the fine detail.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 HONOURABLE MENTION
No.33 A SPECIAL PLACE Julie Lundgren-Coulter
Judges’ Comments
We enjoyed this well balanced composition with fine detail.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 FIRST PRIZE STUDENT
No.60 RAINBOW ERUPTION Arlie Hodgins Year 7
Judges’ Comments:
This is a strong image in a simple style. The varying texture adds to the impact.
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 SECOND PRIZE STUDENT
No.64 HAPPINESS Macy Praetz Year 7
Judges’ Comments:
This work shows a growing command of pencil drawing & shading in particular. Keep drawing!
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 HONOURABLE MENTION STUDENT
No. 62 FREEDOM Maddesyn Lyon Grade 2
Judges’ Comments:
We see the artists is really trying to understand the movement of the horse. Shows promise.
Keep drawing!
MINIATURES IN MAY 2023 HONOURABLE MENTION STUDENT
No.61 RAINY DAY Emmie Hodgins Grade 3
Judges’ Comments
This is an eye catching and original image. The use of line emphasises the subject.
Keep drawing!
Mosaics by Heather Fahnle and her students from Mosaics By The Bay, Phillip Island. Please note the Opening will be held on Saturday 11th from 1.30-3pm and not Friday Night.
An eclectic celebration of works in pastel, pen and pencil by Haelwen-Sian
