IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we regret that all workshops have been suspended from Monday 23rd March to Friday 17th April. Please check here for further updates, as they become available.
Update: The workshops scheduled for Thursday 19th & and Friday 20th March have now been cancelled.
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we regret that all workshops have been suspended from Monday 23rd March to Friday 17th April. Please check here for further updates, as they become available.
Update: The workshops scheduled for Thursday 19th & and Friday 20th March have now been cancelled.
2020
The HDG-Artists Annual General Meeting will be conducted on Wednesday 26th February 2020.
Venue: The Studio at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Time: 11 am
Followed by a:
Pot-luck Social luncheon!
Venue: The Studio at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Time: 11 am
Followed by a:
Pot-luck Social luncheon!
2019
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JOHN BELL
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John Bell's painting (at left) was chosen as the cover of the Federal Electorate of Moreton's Christmas Card in 2019. Congratulations John! The painting, "Protesters' Falls Creek", was one of several members' works that were submitted for consideration, to MP Graham Perrett's office.
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LINDA OLSEN
Congratulations Linda Olsen for being awarded 2nd in the recent Artwest Community Gallery Portrait competition! Linda's painting was inspired by an old photograph of her father, sister and husband and captures the quiet, relaxed atmosphere of the group. The work is titled "Looking Back".
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PETER FUNG
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HDG-Artist Peter Fung has been successful as a finalist in the inaugural Brisbane Portrait Prize. Congratulations Peter!
Peter's entry was one of 100, chosen from a huge entry pool of 600+. His subject is a colleague and local gynecologist who also specialises in IVF. The sitter is also an art lover, who didn't hesitate to sit for this portrait. Subtle indications of the sitter's interests make up the background of this wonderful painting. The Finalists' Exhibition may be seen at the Brisbane Powerhouse from September 30th 2019 until October 31st 2019. |
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WENDY STEVENS
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Congratulations Wendy Stevens for gaining a Highly Commended award in the recent Scattered Arts open arts competition! Scattered Arts has been conducting annual, themed competitions since 2014 and this year's theme was "Pattern". The title of Wendy's painting is "Birthday Flowers".
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ROBENA ELDER
Congratulations to Robby Elder for gaining 2nd place in the recent RNA Painting and Drawing Competition! The placement was in Class 4, Traditional Watercolour - Any Subject in Watercolour - No Body Colour.
Robby's painting is "After the Rain" and is pictured at right. |
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2019 ANNUAL EXHIBITION RAFFLE PRIZES AND WINNERS
Winner of "Edith Falls-NT": Marie Roberts
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Winner of "The Cleopatra": Marg Thomas
Winner of "Artist & Model": G Phillips
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GLENISE CLELLAND
I Am Woman
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Glenise has had two paintings selected in the Letheridge Small Works online Exhibition.
https://www.lethbridgegallery.com/microsite/finalists?competition=lethbridge-20000-2019 Congratulations Glenise! |
Waterlily Garden
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2018
GLENISE CLELLAND
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Congratulations, Glenise, on being selected for the TWELVE Exhibition which is taking place at Coolum Beach, from 24th November to 22nd December 2018. The Exhibition is "A showcase of contemporary women artists from the Sunshine Coast". The photo at left features Glenise's work.
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WINNERS OF THE RAFFLE CONDUCTED AT ART IN THE PARK, AND ALSO AT THE SHERWOOD FESTIVAL
Winner: Hannah
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Winner: Graeme Wood
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Winner: Ray Albury/Bev Haseler
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Winner: Trevor Downes
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LAURA PHILLIPS
Vista #7
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Congratulations Laura, on winning the Kenilworth Arts Council's 2018 "Kenilworth Art Prize" with "Vista #7" ! The substantial art prize was awarded at this year's Kenilworth ArtFest, being held at the Kenilworth Public Hall, from 28th September to 1st October. "Vista #7" is oil on board, 84 x 106cm.
More accolades for Laura on being awarded a Highly Commended for her pencil drawing "The Muse" in the RQAS Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize 2018.
Comments on "The Muse" by judge, Richard Blundell: “THE MUSE” pencil drawing of Judson Collins THE MINIMALISM OF THIS DRAWING AND REDUCTIONIST APPROACH TO THE HUMAN FORM EXPRESSES A MONUMENTALISM FOUND IN SOME MODERNIST ITALIAN FIGURE DRAWING, PAINTING & SCULPTURE TRADITIONS WHICH PROVIDE EXPRESSION OF & INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN CONDITION. THIS DRAWING EXEMPLIFIES THE AXIOM THAT “LESS IS MORE”. Laura's drawing can be seen at the RQAS Petrie Tce Gallery between 25th September and 12th October. |
The Muse
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WENDY ALLEN
"The Half Dozen Group of Artists is now happily affiliated with a community project that works through a resource book of creative activities compiled by Wendy Allen, called Ready, go!
The book, while seemingly simple, is unique. So what’s different? It aims to help grown-ups, particularly our numerous babysitting grandparents and retirees, to start up or catch up on developing their own creative potential. At the same time it provides first steps for children towards future occupations and interests such as civil engineering, textile designing, interior decorating ...
Creativity has no age barriers. Young children and ‘mature beginners’ and even experienced creative adults are challenged to extend their resourcefulness and problem-solving. While the text is addressed to adults working with children in the home, it can apply to all of us."
For all the information on this great project/workshops please go to TUTORED Saturday and/or Sunday Workshops
The book, while seemingly simple, is unique. So what’s different? It aims to help grown-ups, particularly our numerous babysitting grandparents and retirees, to start up or catch up on developing their own creative potential. At the same time it provides first steps for children towards future occupations and interests such as civil engineering, textile designing, interior decorating ...
Creativity has no age barriers. Young children and ‘mature beginners’ and even experienced creative adults are challenged to extend their resourcefulness and problem-solving. While the text is addressed to adults working with children in the home, it can apply to all of us."
For all the information on this great project/workshops please go to TUTORED Saturday and/or Sunday Workshops
Here are some photos from a recent Ready, Go! workshop.
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STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND GALLERY - Currently featuring the HDG-Artists in the "EXPRESSIONS" section of the Exhibition
Download this document to see a visual commentary on the HDGArtists section of the Exhibition. |
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KATH DEMPSEY
HDG-Artists member Kath Dempsey's work is part of the Collective Printmaking Group's "Lyrique Echoes of the Personal" Exhibition which is being held at the Metcalfe Gallery from August 3rd to August 14th. It promises to be a fantastic exhibition with the prints on show reflecting the lyrics of music.
RAFFLE WINNERS
A huge thank you to HDG-Artists' members, Wendy Allen, Adele Dingle, Robena Elder and Dell Harrington for generously donating their original paintings, to be raffled at the Annual Exhibition. The lucky winners are named beside the works, below:
A huge thank you to HDG-Artists' members, Wendy Allen, Adele Dingle, Robena Elder and Dell Harrington for generously donating their original paintings, to be raffled at the Annual Exhibition. The lucky winners are named beside the works, below:
Artist: Robena Elder, WON by Therese Warnick
Artist: Adele Dingle, WON by Aye Than
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Artist: Wendy Allen, WON by Jenny Price
Artist: Dell Harrington, WON by Michael Braig
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JOANNE KERR
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Congratulations, Joanne on having a work selected to hang in the prestigious Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular!
The 2018 Art Spectacular was in it's 39th year and is, quote, " Queensland's largest and most prestigious annual art exhibition". Having "raised almost $2 million for Brisbane Rotary community projects and local charity partners", "the Exhibition is an amazing collection of local, interstate and international artists" .Joanne's beautiful work, "Lyrical Grasses" is pictured at right. It is a mixed media composition on paper and board. |
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KATH DEMPSEY
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Kath recently had her etching, "Peppercorn Tree",
selected for hanging in the Milburn Art Prize. The Milburn Prize is an annual exhibition at the Brisbane Institute of Art. Congratulations, Kath! |
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LAURA PHILLIPS
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In February 2018, the RQAS held it's Abstract Exhibition which featured over 40 artists and over 70 works. Laura Phillips was judged First Prize winner - the judge, Elizabeth Duguid, had the following to say about Laura's work, Dance of the Birds: Quote (from the Australian Artist magazine) " After walking around and examining all the other works, I was drawn back to Laura Phillip's Dance of the Birds. It's positive marks combined with the sensitive quality of colour and line, made it a winner for me". Congratulations, Laura! |
HDGA-ARTISTS' SUCCESS AT THE RQAS CHIAROSCURO EXHIBITION
In Alphabetical order, by surname:
Trevor Downes,
Deb Green,
Christine Groh &
Lyn Tidey
Trevor Downes,
Deb Green,
Christine Groh &
Lyn Tidey
These four of our artists are represented in the RQAS CHIAROSCURO Exhibition, with a total of 37 paintings on show. A wonderful effort, and congratulations to all! Deb Green's painting of, the farmer and his dog before dawn, was also featured in the gallery's window.
Chiaroscuro is the renaissance term for the contrast of light and shadow so it fits that to celebrate World Bipolar Day on March 30th, this exhibition will raise awareness for Bipolar Disorder and mental health.Funds raised on the opening night were donated to the Black Dog Institute.
The Chiaroscuro exhibition is currently on in the RQAS Petrie Tce Gallery and will conclude on 29th March 2018.
Chiaroscuro is the renaissance term for the contrast of light and shadow so it fits that to celebrate World Bipolar Day on March 30th, this exhibition will raise awareness for Bipolar Disorder and mental health.Funds raised on the opening night were donated to the Black Dog Institute.
The Chiaroscuro exhibition is currently on in the RQAS Petrie Tce Gallery and will conclude on 29th March 2018.
Artist: Deb Green.
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Artist: Trevor Downes
Colour Your Mind 5
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Artist: Lyn Tidey
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Artist: Christine Groh
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Artist: Deb Green
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Artist: Christine Groh
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Artist: Lyn Tidey
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GLENISE CLELLAND
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The Taste of Art exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery is a showcase for talented Sunshine Coast artists. Included in this exhibition is one of Glenise's oil paintings, "Waterlily Magic". Congratulations Glenise! The exhibition continues until March 18th this year.
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2017
DEREK JOHNSTON
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Derek Johnston's painting of the Walter Taylor Bridge was chosen for the Moreton Electorate Christmas cards. The criteria for selection was that the painting was representative of an easily recognisable feature of the electorate. Congratulations, Derek!
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WINNERS OF THE RAFFLE CONDUCTED AT THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND ART IN THE PARK - 9TH SEPTEMBER 2017
"40 + Shades of Green". Artist: Margaret Collier. WINNER: Gaye Stevenson
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Artist: Trevor Downes
WINNER: Krystyna Naraniecki
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Framed Edgar Degas Print
WINNER: Pat Hunter
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Artist: Colin Watford
WINNER: Maxine Lohmeyer
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Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle: the artists for their donations of the prizes, and all who purchased tickets. Congratulations to the winners!
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DONALD BLUE
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GLENISE CLELLAND
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Glenise's drawing,“Peter Head - Whitsundays” has been selected in the finalists in the National Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Award, for your drawing
The Exhibition will be at the Noosa Regional Gallery in October. |
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TOM MASON
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Tom recently won First Prize in Photography in the Northern Rivers Bentley Art Awards with his photo of sheep shearing. He has also received Highly Commended awards for two of his paintings, in the Arttimes Ipswich Annual and theSomerset Art Awards respectively.
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First Prize. Northern Rivers Bentley Art Awards
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"Morning's Purple Haze". HC Arttime Ipswich Annual
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"Capertee Valley Pastoral". HC Somerset Art Awrds
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PETER FUNG
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HDGA Member,Peter Fung is exhibiting with "The Sun Still Shines Group" in the current Logan Art Gallery Exhibitions. Peter has four paintings in this exhibition which continues until September 3rd. Two of the paintings depict popular member Nancy Millner. (see painting at right for one of the paintings)
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Nancy Millner
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JOAN McNAUGHT
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The current round of exhibitions at the Logan Art Gallery features member, Joan McNaught's series, "Recollections from my Childhood".
Joan's exhibition presents a series of pen, ink and watercolour works which depict nostalgic scenes from her time growing up in rural Queensland in the mid-twentieth century. The exhibition continues until September 2nd. |
MIKE TAYLOR
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The upcoming movie, "Thor: Ragnarok 2017" contains impressive props made by a local team of sculptors, including Mike Taylor.
Mike was responsible for creating the back of the throne (right)and the dragon head and neck (left) in the throne. The props are featured at the current Marvel Exhibition, on at GOMA, until September 3rd. |
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GLENISE CLELLAND
Mt Coonowrin
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Glenise Clelland's oil painting of Mt Coonowrin has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA).
Voting for the peoples' choice awards, in the QRAA, is open until September 11th. |