Artist of the Week, Lalita Sherwell

As the Drawing session progressed so did Lalita's submission to her drawing language.  She continued  to define and fragment her work, etching her way to something deeply formed, tactile and unobstructed.      So much weighs upon the headspace we're in, as opposed to our ability to replicate the anatomy.

Lalita used a soluble graphite.

Artist of the Week, Megan Power

This is Megan playing around on a canvas sketch pad with acrylic paints!  (I urge you to look at an older post of her work for comparison.)  Every Artist must search out ways to be stimulated, time and time again.  Often these new ways can seem extremely foreign and be easily disregarded, but it's these gems that we must hang on to.  Hang on until we're ready to acknowledge the clues that they behold, ready to take the next stepping stone and see what emerges when we follow that path. Perhaps one day  to merge the old and the new, and give birth to a new form.

Artist of the Week, David De Roach

Sometimes we hold on tightly to what we know, being weighed down by our mighty intellect, denying any space for that releasing agent.  It can take numerous approaches to peel back the layers until we can reveal something of the state of our soul.  For David the pivotal moment came through a chance, sensory exercise, where everyone was required to close their eyes and trace the texture of their face with one hand, whilst drawing with the other.  His self portrait has a rich, raw quality that is captivating.  

Artist of the Week, Caroline Wundke

As soon as we find our voice, our song, our marks, everything moves together in symphony.  You can almost feel that shift, you can sense it, because you are PRESENT, focused and a conduit that is uniquely informed.  This is the process every Artist must learn to trust and build on time and time again.   Caroline certainly exhibits that TRUST and commitment in what she is doing. 

Artist of the Week, MATT GOWTY

Until recently Matt had been using charcoal at Roar Drawing.  The change in mediums to 'Chalk Markers' gave a prolific injection of colour, texture and vitality to his work.  Matt creates at quite a frenetic pace, with very powerful, deliberate marks.  His images compel the viewer with an uncompromising, strong presence.

Mystery Artist

This work is a celebration of recovering one's spirit, something that is so easily pushed aside in our busy, scheduled lives.  The simple thought of coming to class or starting a new piece can be quite daunting and uncomfortable if we let our minds get the better of us.  The hardest part is often getting the ball rolling and KEEPING it rolling!  Of course it's so much easier to ignore our fundamental issues, but it's also boring and safe.  Why not feel what its like to be alive?  I think this work speaks for itself. 

Not everyone likes to have the name up in lights for whatever reason, and I completely get that, but thanks 'M' for sharing your work.

Masterclass - Tapping the Creative Well with RIMONA KEDEM

Myself and 7 other lucky people attended Rimona's Masterclass at Qdos Gallery, Lorne recently, supported by her daughter Yasmin.  It was brilliant, particularly to work with someone who shares the same philosophy that everyone can tap into their creativity. You simply need to keep feeding the brain and give yourself permission to play, explore, discover. Rimona has a contagious child like humour and insatiable passion for what she does.  We worked through various approaches of how to trigger new concepts by watching TED talks, referencing Art History books and using various techniques including painting under the influence of 'Listening to a Soldier's Tale' by Stravinsky and even using a stick instead of a brush! 

Beach. Rimona Kedem 2012

Red Riding Hood.  Rimona Kedem 2012

Australian Backyard.  Rimona Kedem 2012

Masterclass: Tapping the Creative Well