The Easter Bunny is on his way and the Northern Beaches Art Society are proud to present their Autumn Art Exhibition and Sale over the Easter Weekend at the Tramshed Hall in Narrabeen – 1395A Pittwater Road, Narrabeen. The exhibition will be held from Thursday 17 April to Tuesday 22 April, 2025.
Entry to the exhibition is FREE and will be open from 4pm on Thursday 17 April 2025 and on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 5pm. The Official Opening will be from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 17 March, with drinks being served and will be opened by a very special guest (More info soon!). Of course, everyone is welcome!
With Easter being a time of re-birth, what better time to revitalise your walls with some new and original artworks! We have a wealth of talent on the Northern Beaches and all the artworks, in this exhibition, are from local Northern Beaches Artists. There will be a vast array of works in a variety of mediums and styles in oils, watercolours, acrylics, and pastels, all covering a multitude of subjects. All the paintings will be for sale.
Visitors will also be able to vote for their two favourite paintings in the exhibition. Not only will the two artists who receive the most votes win a prize each, but all those who vote will go into the draw for the Viewer’s Prize.
PLEASE BOOK & PAY BY FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2025
Paul McCarthy is a painter who seamlessly integrates colour and natural landscapes. Over his 30-year artistic career Paul skilfully combines the exuberance of Fauvism, the delicacy of Impressionism, and the avant-garde of contemporary abstract art, creating a unique visual language. His works are renowned for their rich colours and profound understanding of light and shadow. His exquisite colour combinations give his paintings an exotic flair, through which he captures and finds a whole new and dramatic light unique to his environment.
His works emanate vibrant vitality and strong expressiveness. The dynamic interaction between bold brushstrokes and colours conveys the dynamism and rugged beauty of natural landscapes. Additionally, he pays attention to observing patterns and rhythms in nature, unifying his artworks through this approach. Paul’s works are collected by many corporations and private collectors, receiving praise globally. He is not just a painter; he is an explorer,educator, and innovator. Through his paintings, we catch a glimpse of a vibrant, colourful world, a true embodiment of his unique artistic perspective. A sought after, prize winning, tutor Paul brings a sense of fun and excitement to the classroom, encouraging individuality as well as developing design composition and colour skills. He has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions both here and overseas, including a joint exhibition in Soho New York. He has also worked extensively as a community artist including working with a remote aboriginal community.
For this workshop you will explore techniques in design and composition under Paul’s expert guidance. Working from YOUR OWN REFERENCE of either drawings paintings, or photographs, you will learn how to experiment with colour, shape, and composition to create something uniquely fresh, while retaining the essence of your original piece. This workshop offers a supportive, inspiring environment to dive into contemporary landscape painting. Suitable for artists of all levels eager to expand their skills.
This will be a fun and exciting workshop where you will be pushed and so will the paint!
Materials List – Bring your usual acrylic paints (Paul uses Matisse)
Suggested Colours:
· Cool Red
· Warm Red
· Cadmium Yellow Light
· Cadmium Yellow Deep
· Cadmium Orange
· Naphthol Scarlet
· Magenta (Quin Violet)
· Dioxazine Purple
· Ultramarine Blue
· Cobalt Blue
· Cobalt Teal
· Burnt Umber
· Australian Sienna
· Black
· White
Canvas:
· Bring the size of canvas that you feel you can manage in 1 day. (Paul may be working large)
Brushes:
· Bring your usual brushes – a variety of large and small.
Misc:
· Water container
· Rag or Kitchen Paper
· Apron
