Category: Artist Directory

Grahame Martin was born in Tamworth and moved to Newcastle at an early age with his initial art training in the medium of watercolour. He has now been sketching and painting for some sixty plus years with many solo exhibitions to his credit and has featured in many major galleries. Grahame has been an exhibiting member of the Royal Art Society of N.S.W, the Victorian Artists Society and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists.

Grahame is a sought after tutor, has represented Australia and has featured in both national and international art magazines. His awards are many any include:

• Winner – Undeen Award – Victorian Arts
• Runner Up – Shirley Hannan International / inaugural Portrait Award. A finalist on two other occasions. One of which was with a commissioned portrait of Frank Hunt who had been immortalised in the Red Gum song “I was only 19”

The late Mr Eric Minchin, well known artist and a founding member of the “Brushmen of the Bush” commented: “Grahame is a romantic artist who has the style and palette that depicts the vibrant colours and soft hues of the outback and bush” Over the course of his extensive art career Grahame’s paintings have been displayed and purchased by both Australian and international collectors.

In 2021 Grahame relocated to Bathurs where he has set up a new studio where his paintings can be admired and purchased.

Field Martin Art Sudio – Grahame Martin – Phone or text 0438 442 179

email: gmartin377@gmail.com

Stephanie Field was born in the County of Kent, England and came to Australia in 1973, settling in Perth, Western Australia where she raised a family of three. During this time she completed studies in ceramics and porcelain painting resulting in many awards.

In 1989 the family moved to the Blue Mountains and Stephanie completed a Drawing and Fine Arts course in Sydney whilst also studying “Greg Turner & Reg Campbell oil painting technique”.

Awards won for both painting and drawing have resulted in sales and commissions from both local and international clients. Stephanie moved to Bega in 1999, where she drew inspiration from this beautiful and varied area, specialising in tonal drawings with subjects that varied from old buildings,portraits, animals and wildlife to still life.

Stephanie has been an Exhibiting member of the Royal Arts Society of N.S.W, Victorian Art Society and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Her work is sought after throughout Australia and internationally and is available at selected galleries or via the Bathurst Arts Trail.

In 2021 Stephanie moved to Bathurst where she has set up new studio premises – her work may be viewed and purchased either by appointment or during the open studio weekends as per the Bathurst Arts Trail.

Field Martin Art Studio’s. Stephanie Field – phone or text 0407 107 863.

Email: field863@gmail.com

I have lived, and raised a family, in Bathurst for more than thirty years. The last twenty of these have been in Peel, where I have enjoyed the freedom to create and occasionally exhibit locally.

I have been a maker since childhood and having explored many mediums over the years, I seem to have settled with “found and unwanted objects” as the basis of my art. Anything from an old table leg or broken jewel to found bones and scrap metal. I see beauty in these things, with stories to be told in their assemblage and transformation. Pieces are often functional and inspired by the objects used in their creation. Many reveal their name, their story, or their song during their making. Others sit for months, or even years, waiting for the right part to be found that brings it all together.

All pieces are individual and made from broken or neglected things (much like us). That, however, is not how I see them and it delights me to share my work with others who see it too. As a member of the Arts Trail, it delights me to meet those passing through and the new owners of my pieces as they travel far and wide.

Karen works from her Mount Rankin studio/gallery.

From 1983 she was trained in oils under the guidance of one tutor, Australian artist Marjorie Prophet. As Karen’s love of art grew & became a life passion, she was encouraged to spread her wings & attend other artist classes, the most influential being the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney. She worked during this time as a graphic artist at a large printing company for 16 years, leaving in 1997 to prepare for her first exhibition. Shortly after this Karen & husband Bob travelled throughout the U.K. & Europe then spent time in Kenya volunteer teaching.

In 2000 they moved to live in the South Island of NZ to the seaside town of Kaikoura, where they ran an art gallery & tourist accommodation. In 2002 Karen began teaching art to adults & students in her studio which grew into a thriving art school.

In 2018 they moved back across the ditch to settle in the Bathurst area of NSW. Karen’s subject matter is varied as she tends to paint what appeals to her whether it be seascape, landscape, still life, animals or people. She works and teaches in oils,pastels, acrylics & charcoal drawing.

Paintings and a range of cards are available to purchase.

Directions: We are 12km from the Bathurst CBD. From Durham St, which becomes Eglinton, head for Eglinton. Turn right into Rankens Bridge Rd, continue straight. At the second roundabout turn left into wellington st, which becomes Freemantle Rd. Our place is approx 4km from the roundabout & we are on the left – 407 Freemantle Rd, Mt Rankin.

facebook:www.facebook.com/karenjames.art

An emerging artist, living and working across NSW, investigating the dialogue between the figurative aspects of nature and abstraction with a particular interest is finding where the internal and external energy meet.

Career to date includes:  nursing, media (advertising and editorial), senior management in the Not for Profit sector, and Executive leadership.  It was in 2011 that she embarked on a full time career as a practicing artist, and in 2014 completed a BFA at the National Art School in Sydney.

Education

• 2014 – BFA National Art School
• Previous qualifications include: registered nurse, certificate and a diploma of interior design graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Graduate of Sydney leadership Program, many short courses.

Commissions

• 2016 – various private commissions
• 2014 – De Russi Suites Reception and foyer
• 2014 – Curator – NAB Camp Quality Art Exhibition and Auction

Exhibitions

Permanent Exhibitions at Rosebank Guesthouse and Gallery, Millthorpe

• 2017 – Orange Regional Gallery ‘The 2800 show’
• 2016 – Windows on the Wetlands – Solo exhibition
• 2016 – Orange Regional Gallery ‘The 2800 Show’
• 2015 – Finalist Waltzing Matilda Art Show (Winton) ‘Images of the Outback’
• 2015 – Blayney – Textures of One – First place Dean Mobbs Award for Colourization
• 2014 – NAS Graduate Exhibition – Painting
• 2014 – NAS Graduate Exhibition – Drawing
• 2012 -2014 Group exhibitions in both drawing and painting at the National Art School
• 2013 – Landscape Exhibition, National Art School
• 2014 – White Cliffs Underground Art Festival
• 2014 – NAB – Camp Quality Exhibition and Auction
• 2014 – Blayney Textures of One
• 2012 –  White Cliffs Underground Art Festival
• 2004 – Group exhibitions in Orange (Artrageous)

Tablelands Artists’ Co-operative Gallery (T.Arts Gallery for short) is an artist run, cooperative gallery in the CBD of Bathurst.  Many of its members are members of the Bathurst Arts Trail individually but felt the need for a gallery in town to show off local arts on a more regular basis.

We are NOW LOCATED AT 75 KEPPEL STREET, BATHURST.

T.arts Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm on weekdays, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.  In addition to members’ work being available, guest artist exhibitions are a feature of our calendar.   You can google us www.tartsgallery.com to see what is currently on in the gallery.  Like us on facebook, check us out on instagram.

ON TRAIL WEEKENDS, THE GALLERY IS NOW OPEN ON THE SATURDAYs and SUNDAYS, 10AM TO 2PM.

All visitors to Bathurst and locals alike,  will be most welcome to call in and see what the artists of this region love to do.

I call myself a potter because I greatly value the skilled craftsmanship and heritage of this calling. To make items of beauty, interest and functionality is a privilege. Using handcrafted items daily is a joy.

Making repetitive wheelthrown items may seem mundane to some, but the rhythmic and meditative nature of this process takes me to another world.

Handbuilding is a more contemplative process and draws a more deliberate and creative response to my materials – sometimes taking liberties with my processes.

My work depicts or is suggestive of landscape around me and natural objects found in my garden, on a bush track or seen from a distance where its form can be simplified to form a lovely bowl.

MY WORK IS CONSTANTLY ON DISPLAY AT T.ARTS GALLERY, 75 KEPPEL STREET, BATHURST and OLDE BRIDGE GALLERY, NEWBRIDGE.

However, please call me to arrange a visit when you are in the area.

–  YES, It’s worth it.!

Cheers,

Louise.

I’m a realist artist and teacher with many years experience. Although mostly self taught I have benefited from classes and workshops with reputable and formally trained artists and I continue to develop new techniques and skills.   I achieved competence in design, fine line script with illustration and presentation skills as a showcard and ticketwriter in promotional depts. in Sydney and I believe drawing skill leads to painting success.

I conduct Pencil to Painting classes and workshops for students of all levels and ages in small groups or individually in Bathurst from my studio and Pigments and Palettes, Russell St.
Students are introduced to various mediums and techniques by demonstration and practice and soon develop their own artistic creativity.
I love nature and the landscape, subtleties of light and shadow, the mood of changing seasons. I am inspired also by historical buildings, whether magnificent heritage structures or a humble corrugated iron abode of days gone by.  Equally important to me is the subject of still life, capturing a moment in time.  Favourite mediums are pencil, pen and wash pastel and acrylic.

Quality mounted art prints and cards are available from Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. The ABC shop. Some at Bathurst Information Centre.  Original and regional paintings, mounted prints and cards are available from my Class Art Studio along with gift vouchers for lessons or art works.

Between You and Me…

You:- “Why visit Jane Patterson on the Bathurst Arts Trail?”

Me:- “To look at Watercolours of landscapes, birds, flowers and trees…”

You:- “But I can see them on the Website or in other places…”

Me:- “Yes, however these are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’! When you come on the Arts Trail you can see more of my paintings in the relaxed setting of my own home gallery and ask questions about what led me to paint them… You never know – you might recognise somewhere you’ve been or get an idea of somewhere to go for your next picnic.

  It would be great to meet you and show you my work!”

     You:-  “What if I would like to see your work but can’t come on an Arts Trail weekend?”

Me:-  “Just give me a call to arrange a convenient time for you to visit my home gallery. Alternatively, you could go to Dimension Framing (Bathurst) & Coopers Antiques (Oberon) where some of my original watercolours & prints are displayed. Also, if you want a photo of a painting as a card you can see them in Bathurst at Books Plus, the Visitor Information Centre, and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Shop and in Tarana at  ‘Mumma Snow’s Country Kitchen’…”

Please also check out my Cards page and feel free to contact me for further information…