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The Artists of the Northern Illawarra Art Trail   (NIAT)
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Brief profiles of the artists are listed below, please look at their web or social media pages for more examples of their work and background information.
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Paul Baker has worked as a Artist in the Thirroul Bulli area since 1993, and has had many exhibitions in Sydney and Wollongong.  Paul’s painting helps him to understand the natural of all things seen: from the natural beauty of the Australian Bush, the water, the rocks, to the architectural shapes and colours within the urban landscape. Winner of the 2003 and 2006 annual Thirroul Seaside Festival peoples choice prize, 1st in the Kiama Art Prize 2005, 2nd in 2007 Rural landscape section at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, 2nd Prize Thirroul Seaside Arts Festival 2013. Also 1st Prize winner of the “ Postcodes From The Edge” 2014 Wollongong Art Gallery.

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Judy Bourke   I’m a printmaker, sculptor, creator of artist’s books and textiles. I use recycled materials as much as possible. Recycled electronic waste and commercial packaging interests me. My work is also inspired by relationships, community events, found materials, seascapes and landscapes.   Colour, collections of objects, artist books and boxes, the patterns of landscape and seascape influence my work. Each International Women’s Day I research the story of a woman who has made a positive contribution to the world and create a sculpture to honour that person. My prints are exhibited in International exhibitions in, Spain, France, UK, Netherlands and Bulgaria and in Australia at Brunswick Street and PG Printmaker Galleries in Melbourne. I’m a member of Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA) and Warringah Printmakers Studio. I am at the Barracks Art Studios, 1 Church Street Thirroul.
www.judybourke.com/        Facebook -  Judy Bourke        Contact 0427100621

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Susan Bromham, Toxteth Pottery     My pottery practice has developed over many years working with earthenware, stoneware and mid fired ceramics. My ceramics training, qualifications and experience have been varied and this has provided me with a wide range of skills and practices. Throwing pottery pieces on the wheel is work I find the most engaging and satisfying. I make functional ceramic pieces and focus on creating things that people use and enjoy and I generally develop and make my own glazes. Current work consists of mid fire coffee cups, keep cups, bowls and plates all made in my studio in Austinmer. I have provided coffee cup sets for local cafes to use and supplied work for artists at Thirroul Collective to use to enhance their own handmade work. Toxteth Pottery is a regular stallholder at Coledale Markets.  My studio is at 29 Toxteth Avenue, Austinmer
Instagram - toxtethpottery

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Ian Brown  is a contemporary abstract painter and printmaker. His works range from large, bold abstracted forms and landscapes to contemporary etchings. His works concentrate on colour  and mark making with many revealing abstracted landcapes of the local escarpment and coastline. Ian has exhibited in both solo shows as well as group exhibitions.  Ians studio is at  25 Cornock Ave, Thirroul 
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​Instagram - ianbrownthirroul   Facebook ianbrownthirroul  Contact - 0419735065

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Belinda Baccarini loves the Illawarra coast - the escarpment and ever changing moods of the waves & the sea. Belinda takes photos of the beach & escarpment, and the birds & flowers of the area. She captures that exquisite moment of light on the water & over the escarpment, and bird behaviour. Belinda makes her own cards & also has prints, magnets & acrylic tiles of her art. Belinda is showcasing her art along with other artists that specialise in hand made pottery. Visit Belinda's studio at 5 Mountain Rd, Austinmer.
​www.belindabaccariniphotography.com           Instagram - belindabaccarini

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 Bernardette Camenzuli   Bernardette’s art practice captures the expressive nature of natural forms, capturing the mood and serenity of her subject. Now living in north Illawarra, the beautiful natural surrounding environment provides inspiration for her new work. As a multifaceted artist she is skilled in several mediums and adapts her technique to suit her subject. Bernardette incorporates drawing, photography and sculpture to create themed bodies of work. 
Bernardette began her tertiary art studies at the Malta School of Art in Europe, and a Master of Art degree at the College of Fine Arts (COFA) / UNSW. She has participated in number of group shows in Australia and Malta.  Before moving to Australia, Bernardette lived in the culturally rich island of Malta, and had participated as an onsite artist during the annual cultural ‘Notte Bianca’ (White Night) event in Malta’s Baroque Capital City of Valletta in Europe. Bernardette's studio is at  43 Parkes Street, Helensburgh - 
Best parking is in Halls Road then a 100m walk to the studio. No wheelchair access
www.bencamenzuli.com/portfolio.html

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Amanda Milliken
Clifton Art School    A group exhibition by Natalija Vocanec, Amanda Steere, Amanda Milliken and Claudia Halley. Da Vinci Art Studio is an art school established in 2010 in  Shellharbour City. Our dedicated team of teaching artists have combined their works in order to represent their individual styles and mediums. It is the first time our team has exhibited together and we are expecting a stella display. Our opening night will fall on Friday 18th November starting at 6.30pm with an open invitiation to the public.  More paintings by these artists are shown on the "More Art" page. The Clifton School of Arts is at 338 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Clifton NSW
www.davinciartstudio.au     Facebook: davinciartstudio    Instagram
: davinci_art_studio    Contact 0410691418

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Alannah Dreise  is a printmaker, painter and also draws and works in collage with over 25 years of Art practice. Her art awards include The Tyree Tycan Prints Prize(2005), The Wingecarribee Shire council Works on Paper, prints (2011).She was awarded the Printmaking Prize (2007) and the Mayors Prize (2009) at the Waverley Art Prize. She has twice won the Art Visions Art Award at St Mary's Star of the Sea in 2003 and 2007. She has also received several awards at Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival including First prize in 2003.
Alannah has exhibited several times in Wollongong Art Gallery. In 2004, she was invited to be part of 25 Takes- Imaging the Illawarra and had a 2 person show with Gillian Day, Mask and Symbol(2012).In 2021 Alannah was selected to be part of Lore, an exhibition of artists from Illawarra Association for Visual Artists.(IAVA). Alannah is a member of the Illawarra Association for Visual Artists. She has works in the public collection of Wollongong Art Gallery, Waverley Council and St Mary's Star of the Sea College, Wollongong. Her studio is at 
26 Wigram Rd, Austinmer.  ​Instagram - alannahdreise/

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 ​Gail Etheredge  I am an intuitive modern artist that works both in acrylic, mixed media and oils to produce paintings. I have attended many workshops over the years exploring different techniques and media and different ways to express myself. I love colour texture and mark marking and have a loose expressive style. I now have my own studio and art gallery in my new home in Coalcliff. My beautiful surroundings feed my art and soul and are expressed in my works that are mainly landscapes or abstracts. I love travelling to many places and creating a series of works that are inspired by my time there. I sell my work from my studio and also at various local art shows and exhibitions I have been part of.  I believe there are no mistakes in the creative process just go with the flow and enjoy expressing yourself.  My studio is at Cliffhouse Art, 197 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coalcliff.
Facebook - Gail Etheredge Art    Instagram - gail_etheredge

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Holly Eva I have been an artist now for the past 17 years. I have so many favourite inspirational artists that I am in touch with and who I follow, but there is one hero that sticks out for me and that is Ken Done. I love his colour and form. I’ve met him a few times and I find him to be so lovely, intelligent and above all honest. Even though each day I wake up and put on daggy clothes get covered in paint I know it’s a blessing to be a painter. I love it all and wouldn't change a thing. I was told in 2004 at the age of 16 that I should stick to sport because that is what I was good at, I always yearned for art and creativity and eventually after a career in dance in 1993 I was 28, I started to paint again and haven’t looked back. Now at 46 years of age I am full time. Art has my devotion and I am hooked, even when things just aren't working this is the challenge, this is art, this is the desire.
Holly works from her studio at the Timbermill 2-6 Molloy Street, Bulli.  Contact - 0414894538  
www.hollyeva.com   Instagram: - hollyeva_art     Facebook: -  shophollyeva

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Barbara Gray   Inspiration comes from nature, gathering sketches on location. Exploring locally or on my travels.
Responding directly to the subject, light, colours, patterns and shapes, gives me pleasure and joy. Observing everyday life and capturing the moment, in paint on paper, canvas or board in a contemporary vibrant style. Experimenting and play is an important part of my creative process. I explore mark making with energetic responses, in oils, acrylics and watercolours. In recent times I am enjoying mixed media. I hold a Diploma in Fine Arts.  Have been a finalist in Flow National Watercolour, Ravenswood Australian Womens, Mosman & NSW Parliamentary Plein Air Art Prizes,   My studio is at  -  704 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale - 
No wheelchair access  Click here for google maps
​ www.barbaragraystudio.com    Instagram -
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   Facebook -  Barbara Gray Studio

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Kendal Heyes has been exhibiting in Australia and New Zealand since the 1980’s. He works with a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking and photography. His work is held in many public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Grammar School, Victoria and Massey Universities and Otago Public Art Gallery in New Zealand. He won the Tim Olsen Drawing Prize in 2010 and the prestigious Adelaide Perry prize for Drawing in 2017, and has twice been a finalist in the Dobell Prize for drawing. His studio is in the Timbermill  2-6 Molloy Street, Bulli.   Email : kendalheyes@hotmail.com

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 Christine E. Hill I have always been drawing and painting.  I enjoy recording the scene around me; making a sincere representation and attempting to capture the essence of that which inspired me to begin. Hopefully, viewers take from my paintings and drawings a similar enjoyment, and for a few moments are able to contemplate the good things in our world. Living by the ocean, I am inspired by the coastal lifestyle, the ocean and boating activities and this has led to a long involvement with the Australian Society of Marine Artists. But inspiration comes from all kinds of subject-matter and my work could be described as being of a narrative contemporary style. I work in a variety of mediums - watercolour, oil, pastel, acrylic and pencil - always with a strong emphasis on drawing. The beaches and forests around Thirroul are a delightful inspiration. Christines studio is at 2 Roxburgh Avenue, Thirroul. 
​www.christine-hill.com   Facebook - Christine E Hill    Instagram - christineehill8

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Jennifer Jackson ​ The images that I make reflect the landscape  Places that I have visited, or the local area of the Illawarra are often seen in my mixed media images. Frequently I work on paper but also on canvas. I have a large collection of unframed and framed works.   The works can be tiny intimate images to large bold statements. Texture is a major element in my practice. I use collage, found objects and mixed media to create abstracted works.   All forms of history and archaeology interest me and was an art teacher for approximately 30 years.
Entering prizes, competitions and exhibitions is part of my practice resulting in 1st prize and medal of distinction for miniatures in the Sydney Royal and a finalist in the Paddington Art prize for landscape for example. 
I would love for you to visit and view some some of my many artworks in my studio at ​5 Southview Ave. Stanwell Tops.    www.jenniferjackson.com.au

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Renee Kamaretsos is a local South Coast Artists and having lived in Europe for several years and travelled extensively, she acquires inspiration from her surroundings to create beautiful contemporary art. Renee has a great energy and enthusiasm for painting in a variety of different genres and mediums. The freedom of watercolour, the unlimited expanse in seascapes & landscapes, the curves of the human figure are all fundamental elements in the creation of her desirable Artworks. Renee captures the mood, harmony and rich palette of colours that nature provides. Renee's studio is located at The Timber Mill,  2-6 Molloy Street, Bulli.    Contact 0412061278
www.reneekamaretsos.com.au    Instagram -  reneekamaretsos_art    Facebook - Renee Kamaretsos Art

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Edith McNally was born in the Netherlands in 1949, Edith arrived in Australia in 1952. She was married in 1971, has three adult children and enjoyed a professional career in public education for over 40 years 18 of which as the Principal of Menai High School. Her love of nature nurtured long-distance walking, gardening and bushwalking. Four years caravanning around Australia supported her transition out of her passion for public education and into a passion for watercolour travel sketching and later watercolour painting. Her paintings have become larger as she mastered new strategies for sealing watercolours without the limitations imposed by requiring heavy glass protection for finished works. She is currently exploring the world of abstract art as well as large scale landscapes. Her Stanwell Park Studio, beaches, cliffs and bush provides everything required for a lifetime of painting pleasure. Ediths studio is at 16 Seaview Crescent, Stanwell Park
www.edithmcnallyart.online/     Facebook - Edith McNally Art  Instagram - edithmcnallyart    Contact - 0477778289

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Bob McRae  was an Art Teacher at West Wollongong TAFE, Wollongong, NSW for nearly 30 years.  He specializes in teaching painting, drawing, print-making and sculpture. He has traveled all over Australia painting landscapes and natural history, including many bird species.  He has also painted naval ships from many countries and is represented in many national collections: the Australian War Memorial in Canberra; the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney; the Northern Territory Art Gallery and Museum; the Darwin Military Museum; the Royal Australian Navy (RAN); Broome City Council; Wollongong City Council. 
In January 2008, he was commissioned as an official navy artist in the Persian Gulf with the RAN as part of a Navy History Unit visit to the Middle East based on HMAS Arunta.   In February 2019, Bob was a war artist aboard HMAS Ballart painting and drawing ship and crew in Operation Manitou in the Middle East.  Bobs studio is at 9 Allen St, Austinmer.

​​Facebook bobmcraeartist    Instagram - bobmcraeartist

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Fred Marsh  Inspired by the diversity of mood and light, Fred explores the themes of light at the coast & in urban areas. He mainly paints in oils & acrylics in a contemporary impressionist style. Presently he is exploring the city at night and the light of magic hour when the sparkle energizes the morning or evening water in a harbour or coast. Painting & sketching outdoors plays a big part in his practice. Fred was the 2022 winner of the Wollongong City's Art Prize "Postcards from the Edge ", & a past finalist in the NSW Parliamentary Plein Air prize & many other art prizes.  Freds studio is at  704 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale. No wheelchair access
Click here for google map  ​ www.marshstudio.com    Instagram - marshstudio    Facebook - Fred Marsh Art  
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Amanda Skye Mulder's art is based on the very thought of intuition. A mediumistic artist, she draws her inspiration through spiritual guidance & nature. Amandas art cannot be confined to a category of style or topic, but rather follows her heart exploring the world of automatism to create her pieces. Her studio is at 9a Walker St. Helensburgh.
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www.amandaskye.com.au   Facebook - Amanda Skye Artist   Instagram - amandaskye_art

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Jo Oliver is a writer and printmaker. She works in linocut, woodcut and etching. Four children’s picture books Jo wrote and illustrated have been published, Pilgrim, Tatiara, The Light and The Dreaming Tree. Each of her books are set on the South Coast NSW and uses printmaking, coloured in watercolour washes as illustration mediums. The books are all on the Premier’s Reading Challenge.  Jo has also written two biographies of Australian women artists and printmakers, Jessie Traill: a biography and Adelaide Perry: artist and teacher.
Jo’s studio will display the development of her artwork from drawing, to preparing a plate, to printing, to colouring. You will be able to talk with her about the illustration process and see her printmaking press. Jo’s books and some prints will be for sale at the open studio and Jo will sign books. Children are welcome.  Her studio is at 7 Allen Street, Austinmer 

https://storiesoflifecomau.wordpress.com      

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Robyn Ramsay   I am a ceramicist creating mainly functional ware on the potter's wheel. I work in stoneware and porcelain.    Clay is a highly versatile medium allowing for a huge variety of creative expression. I appreciate the discipline of the skills involved in creating balanced forms on the wheel and the ensuing decisions about how to glaze or decorate the form in a way which enhances it. I enjoy making tableware and sets of bowls or cups but I have a particular love of creating vases and larger forms which are totally unique. My studio is at 16 The Waves Thirroul
Instagram - Mudinmind   Contact - 0438680834

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​Sue Roach ​ After working as a community social worker for many years I am enjoying rekindling my love of painting and drawing in my retirement. I work primarily with watercolour and pencil and find that my favourite subjects are wildlife, pets and flora.
​I have studied watercolour and botanical art at Julian Ashton Art School and Hazelhurst Gallery.
​My studio is at ​7 Stonehaven Road Stanwell Tops

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​Karen Roach    I am a printmaker, working with lino and Japanese wood block techniques, and I print on paper, canvas and material, and present my prints in mounting and framed prints, and also use the prints to create jewellery pieces, cards, coasters and bags. I also create marker on canvas pieces, and use marker to add colour to some of my prints. As well as using my prints and drawings to create handmade decoupage jewellery pieces, I also use resin and miniature model figures to create jewellery pieces. My work generally includes stylised visions of birds, water, and trees. My studio is at ​7 Stonehaven Road Stanwell Tops.
www. moreshelfspace.tumblr.com  Instagram -  moreshelfspace    

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Sue and Jim’s Miniature World    Sue has had a love of things miniature since childhood and has over the last few years inspired Jim’s woodworking talents to create a 1:12 scale world of shops and houses. In their display workshop you can see a recreation of Pinocchio’s house, Anne Hathaway’s cottage and 1800s shops at Sydney’s Rocks as well homesteads and a pub. We like to decorate the houses for Christmas to display and raise money for charity. Sue & Jims Miniature World is at 7 Stonehaven Road, Stanwell Tops
Facebook - ​Sue & Jim’s Miniature World

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​Sarah Rowan   For nearly two decades I have been speed painting LIVE and performing in front of thousands of people in the fast paced work of corporate entertainment. As my works are often sold whilst the canvas is still blank, it is a completely different experience to paint in my studio and home. My works are vibrant and often have a story. They are a mix of landscapes, abstracts, animals, and the ever fascinating universe. I make my art accessible and inspirational, whilst fun and intriguing. My Studio is at 2 Hay Street, Helensburgh.   Contact - ​0435209216
www.artistsarahrowan.com     Facebook - ArtistSarahRowan    Instagram - artistsarahrowan  Youtube - artistsarahrowan

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Graham Sinclair  Graham has been a finalist and prize winner in many art shows, most recently the first prize winner of the 2022 Thirroul Seaside Festival, and finalist in the nationally acclaimed North Sydney Art Prize. He has received commissions and exhibited throughout Australia and overseas. 
Graham has a passion for reconstructing the landscape and still life through painting or sculpture. He seeks inspiration from the typical such as the sea and the bush, as well as the nuances of the natural and built environments not always apparent but always around us. Grahams studio is at the 
Barracks Art Studios, 1 Church St, Thirroul   
Instagram - graham_sinclair_art

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Keiran Tapsell  Art is important for many reasons, but one that has particularly attracted me is the ability to make us smile. For that reason, the artists I most admire are Antonio Gaudi, Salvador Dali, Gary Larson, Michael Leunig and Banksy, and indeed, they have influenced most of what I do. I also think art should not be taken too seriously, and its pomposities need satirizing. I usually don't sell my work, just give it away, because money ruins everything. My house and the surrounding bushland are my gallery. Keiran's studio is at 19 Stanwell Avenue, Stanwell Park

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Alison Winchester is a mixed media textile artist.   As a child Alison was in awe of the environment around her constantly picking up sand, soil rocks and leaves, exploring how she could interact with her surroundings. This tactile playful nature continued into adulthood and has informed her art process.  Alison has been involved with Canberra Glassworks to create & design beautiful delicate glass sculptures. She has a strong focus on the felting process and wearable arts.  Growing up with family who ran a farm in Yass , Alison was fascinated with thousands of sheep wandering on the farm. This curiosity gave birth to the desire of using her childhood memories and working with her brother's sheep farm at Braidwood to combine two different worlds to create art.   Wool from her brother's sheep farm is a highlight in many of Alison's artworks and displays ways in which Alison explores the natural environment around her..  Alison works from her studio at the Timbermill 2-6 Molloy Street, Bulli.  Contact 0402620045
Instagram - alison.winchester

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Thelma Skye Zaracostas    I am a professional artist for the past 7 years. I also work as an art educator at the Wollongong Art Gallery & have been involved in many community projects. As a member of IAVA, I have been a commitee member and also managed the Hanging Space Art Gallery at Woonona. I am a member of Project Contemporary Art Space Project Contemporary Art Space and Clifon School of the Arts. My preferred medium is acrylic paint  & I enjoy mixed media, often using recycled materials depending on the theme of the moment. I have a fascination with urban and industrial landscapes that have evolved through time. Since moving to Wollongong this interest has resulted in many art works of the steel works, coke works and miners’ cottages. I have a love of nature which is often expressed through my art.    My studio is at the Barracks Art Studios, 1 Church Street, Thirroul.
Facebook - Thelmas ZaracostaSpace  Instagram -
 tszaracostasgallery

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​This project was funded by a  grant from Wollongong City Council 

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