ATTENTION Due to a car accident Karren has had to withdraw from the Surf Coast Arts Trail. She is ok but needs time to recover. Thank you for your understanding.
Nicola Perkin is a landscape artist known for her distinctive use of colour and expressive representation of natural scenes. Her work often focuses on the beauty and tranquillity of landscapes, combining elements of abstraction with more traditional landscape techniques. She frequently explores the interplay of light, colour, and texture in her works, creating pieces that […]
Bethany Dangerfield is a creative at heart and explores her passion for painting in between her career as a secondary educator and raising her two children. Living between the beach and the bush provides endless inspiration for Bethany as well as her passion for travel, interiors and the beauty found in everyday life. She predominantly […]
The Riverlee Art Group is based in Winchelsea at the Winchelsea Shire Hall having a proud history of almost 20 years operating in the Hinterland of the Surf Coast. After many successful exhibitions, this group of 10 artists will present a weekend of diverse and accomplished art reflecting the rural environment in which they live. […]
Kate McDonald is a watercolour artist based on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Inspired by her coastal lifestyle in Torquay and her travels, particularly through South America, her work captures a sense of light, movement, and place. Drawing from both everyday moments and distinctive buildings, Kate’s paintings reflect a deep connection to her surroundings and a love […]
In contemporary practice I pursue making in my creative endeavours to create in ways which reflect my environment, and celebrate a mix of abstraction and a hint of representation. I make work which suggests rather than states.
I am a colourist, I love playing with bright contrasting to make my paintings pop and bring joy and fun into the finished paintings. My hope is to always be able to free up and lean more into the abstract while having the figurative element as well. The subject matter comes from a seed of […]
Torquay-based artist Gabrielle May creates vibrant abstract compositions, expressive figurative works, and bold typographic art. Ocean living infuses serene abstracts while urban energy from Melbourne inspires grittier neoexpressionist work. Music fuels her creative process. Recently featured in GT Magazine and commissioned for a large-scale installation on a Melbourne CBD residential development, her work is held […]
Since childhood I have had a pen in my hand and my grandfather encouraged me to try drawing and watercolour painting and over the years I have honed my skills not just in water colour but pen and ink and oils. I draw and paint in detail from a variety of subjects that I find […]
For Xiaolan Kang, art began as a sanctuary. Amidst the busy joys of raising her nine-year-old daughter and five-year-old son, she found a vital path to healing through painting. What started as a way to navigate the shadows of postnatal depression blossomed into a lifelong passion for capturing beauty. Having explored the rich textures of […]
Based in Bellbrae, Deborah paints under the studio name Bellanar, inspired by the distinctive colours of the Surf Coast. Using vibrant alcohol inks on yupo paper, she captures movement and energy through fluid, expressive blends of colour. Influenced by the Impressionist era, Deborah believes art should evoke warmth and emotion. She produces limited series of […]
We are a group of diverse artists who have come together for the last three years to exhibit our art. Our theme this year is ‘Winter’.
SPaRK is a collective of local artists who come together to encourage, promote, and appreciate art making in all its forms. We use local venues to run workshops, host exhibitions and community art events, and support a number of active arts groups including the Deans Marsh Pottery Group and the Deans Marsh Printmaking Group. Come […]
As a Long time participant in the Surf Coast Art Trail I endeavour each year to create artwork with a difference. Watercolour on yupo is a preference although my rediscovery of pastels has given me a great deal of pleasure. Close proximity to the ocean and the bush supplies me with never ending subjects of […]
Laurel enjoys experimenting with watercolour, be it countryside scenery, birds, or their highland cattle. Their gallery is named after Shrek, the handsome bull leader of the fold!!
Dee Matheson feels a strong affinity with her surroundings, creating special pieces and watching how they resonate with people. Watercolour is her passion, but her work consists of a wide variety of mediums in order to achieve atmospheric and unexpected effects that add depth and life to her artworks.
Beth Benson is a watercolour artist based on the Surf Coast, inspired by her surroundings at Lakebank near Lake Modewarre. Since beginning her practice in 2019, she has developed a distinctive style capturing soft landscapes, abstract florals and the movement of the natural environment, with a nod to her floral background. Now in her third […]
Kate Bain is a recreational artist who enjoys painting and learning through classes and with friends at the The Yellow Table in the Bindaree Woolshed on their Freshwater Creek property. Oil painting and watercolours have been her main interests but she’s also recently included acrylics.
Gayle’s paintings are the result of expertise gained by 4 years at Art School in the 70’s, a long career in commercial design and painting and exhibiting for many years. Her works offer a different take on environmental elements. Simple glimpses that go unnoticed and ‘allude to the unspoken’ are distilled into quiet but strong […]
Ashmore Arts is a commercial hub for local artists of all genre’s to work, display and create pieces for private and commercial clients.
My Inspiration is generated by my surroundings of the Australian Coastline, The Victorian Highlands (Otway Ranges),Travel , and people. Works develop through both abstract and figurative images, mainly on large canvases but also with variety of print techniques. I enjoy the use of mixed media, colour adding textures and layers, working in stages to create […]
Amanda Maree has a really strong connection to her surroundings, which often leads to authentic and relatable artwork. Drawing inspiration from the people, wildlife, and coastal landscapes of the Surf Coast gives her work a sense of place that many viewers can connect with. Amanda thrives on pushing herself artistically, working in oil, watercolour and […]
Martine Oderio’s practice is grounded in a love of playing with materials and sharing the joy of art-making with others. While ceramics currently sit at the heart of her work, she moves fluidly between sculpture, printmaking, drawing and painting to record and interpret nature and lived experiences. Deeply influenced by her coastal surroundings, Martine’s unruly […]
Marion Smith creates contemporary jewellery and painting influenced by the natural world.
Hoop Gallery is a not-for-profit art gallery located in Torquay. The Gallery is managed by Surf Coast Art Space (SCAS) Inc, a community organisation that supports local artists by providing a platform for them to showcase and sell their work. The gallery promotes contemporary art and creates opportunities for emerging and established artists to connect […]
Surfcoast Gallery is now at 2C Gilbert St, we continue to stock art, gifts, photography and hand created items. There is a huge variety of styles and mediums from 10 local artists and makers
Bev Boxshall, Joan Duval, Annette Packett, Tracey Newnham, Marie Harding, Roma Julian, Sophie Garrard.
Studio 14 at Torquay Community House is a welcoming creative hub where local artists gather to explore, learn and create. Working across acrylic, watercolour and drawing, the group fosters a supportive environment for artists of all experience levels. The House is also home to classes led by established artists Colin Peel and Pat McKenzie, enriching […]
Conchita, an artist fuelled by a love for vibrant hues and intricate details, embarked on her artistic journey experimenting with various mediums before discovering her passion as a colourist. Intrigued by mundane objects, she found solace in still life paintings, turning ordinary subjects into visual tales that captivated her audience. Beyond still life, her portfolio […]
Bellbrae Uniting Arts Co-Op are a group of artists with diverse talents that include painting, jewellery designs and illustration including children’s books. We are a non profit charity who raise money for refugees, the homeless and people struggling with economic hardship. We will supply homemade soup and Devonshire Teas on the days of the Arts […]
With over twenty years of artistic experience, I work across diverse mediums including drawing, painting, clay, and printmaking. My practice has been shaped by formal study, art courses, and extensive self-directed exploration, resulting in a distinctive and versatile approach to image-making. My work moves between figurative and abstract, exploring tension between detail and spontaneity. Recently, […]
Andrew is currently experimenting with his new technique. Breaking traditional paint application and allowing each work to evolve intuitively. Andrew is inspired by life’s simple pleasures and especially enjoys developing a different perspective of our local landmarks and landscapes. “I’m very lucky to share my art and share what it means to a part of […]
Bellbrae Clay is the ceramic studio founded by Australian multidisciplinary artist Lauren Barton. Bold graphics, patterns, and textured ceramic pieces of Bellbrae Clay are the result of founder, Lauren Barton’s creative experiments. Her hand-built and painted collection reflect her passion for colour as well as textured inspired from her surroundings. Lauren has also been working […]
Porta Vermelha Studio is an open work studio for fellow artists to enjoy creating their own unique works, in all sizes, with laughter and encouragement in the peaceful setting of the Bellbrae hills. The studio hosts several professional/exhibiting artists as well as absolute beginners, all very happy to share their skills, demonstrate their craft, and […]
Awarded, commissioned and collected worldwide, Jan has held 50+ solo exhibitions on four continents. Colour, design and narrative are key elements of her arts practice. She lives and works with George, sculptor husband of 59 years at Moongate Studios, in their owner-built mudbrick home and studios just a birdsong from Bells Beach.
Anglesea Art House members come together across all mediums and enjoy learning and sharing together. The Anglesea Art House offers print presses, glass and pottery kilns and Gallery and Studio space for members to pursue their creative practices.
Accessibility Information: Cricket Club Verandah: Wheelchair accessible and undercover. There is a step at the entrance to the building, so interior access may be limited. Artworks can be viewed from the verandah, and the building will remain open during the event. Footy Shed Gallery: Unfortunately not wheelchair accessible due to steps and a narrow doorway. […]
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