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Written by April Spadina Paul Pettersson is a humble fellow, gently spoken with a peaceful, calm energy. It is this quietness that echoes through his artwork and flows through his brush strokes. A hazy, dreamy quality filters through old trees, dappled light plays on painted leaves and streams through deep, clear water. From across the…

Written by April Spadina For a lover of visual art, a gallery is the perfect place to spend your days surrounded by an ever changing display of stimulation and inspiration. That is how the past nine years has been for creative photographer Linda Jones. She has dedicated her time as a volunteer gallery assistant at…

Written by April Spadina Sometimes, as they say, when two worlds collide magic happens. This is definitely the case for Fraser Coast artist Jo Williams with the delicious collision of her beautiful paintings and the fashion industry in the form of wearable coats inspired by the shape of the Japanese kimono. Jo Williams is larger…

Written by April Spadina In 1773 explorer and writer Samuel Johnson said “The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are”. This phrase hit a chord for intrepid artist and traveller Bill Sargent and spurs him to see the world…

Written by April Spadina On the footpath of a busy street corner, a small figure sits with her back against a wall, oblivious to the traffic that rushes by. She is in a world of her own as she quietly examines the heritage building on the opposite side of the street. Warmed by the sun…

Written by April Spadina The Australian spirit has always been symbolised by its laid-back, easy-going nature and it’s not hard to imagine the native animals joining in with the relaxed and happy lifestyle. It is this spirit that wildlife artist Sue Sheppard captures when she creates art in her Graham’s Creek country home. Cheeky kookaburras,…

by Hervey Bay Art Society One of the biggest art competitions of the year opened on July 18 at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough. This is the 38th Annual Competitive Art Exhibition (ACAE) hosted by the Hervey Bay Art Society (HBAS). This annual competition has been the mainstay of the art scene on the Fraser Coast.…

Written by April Spadina Alistair Brightman is not just a man who takes photos – he captures moments. It’s the difference between seeing a scene and feeling a scene, and with Alistair’s skills and keen eye you can really feel the essence of that moment in time. His ability to tell a story with his…

Written by April Spadina Like most kids growing up in the countryside, Amanda Kratzmann was encouraged to explore the great outdoors. She learnt the ability to find joy in her surroundings, to love the simple pleasure of creating her own fun and to observe the changing landscape around her. These were the values she wanted…