LYN BUTCHART
Lyn Butchart draws her inspiration from the vibrant, textural and ethereal spirit of nature. Her use of vibrant colours and textures combine to bring harmony and balance to her work. Born in 1951 in Manildra NSW of Aboriginal Irish Swedish descent, Lyn has developed a unique individual style ranging from contemporary to abstract. Her fascination with the ocean inspires intricate underwater scenes, a theme she is renowned for. She undertakes extremely large works on paper, some of the largest in Australia, and incorporates strong vibrant colours that bring harmony and balance to her paintings.Lyn is a self taught artist with over 25 years tutoring experience. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions, and her work is held in private and corporate collections worldwide. Her work has also been featured in numerous national art magazines featuring watercolour and mixed media works.Lyn lives and works in Grafton northern New South Wales, and travels frequently to conduct workshops in regional areas around Australia.
Lyn will be holding two workshops during the festival. These are detailed below.
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Both of Lyn's workshops are fully booked, but please still register for these workshops as you will be put on the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes vacant. If we have sufficient interest, we will try to arrange another workshop after the Festival. |
WORKSHOP: Textures, Colour and Collage - Beginners and Intermediate (Code LB1)
DESCRIPTION:
This workshop is exploring the exciting world of textures, colour and collage which will stimulate and enhance the creative mind. A collection of texture, both applied and implied, will be covered and individuality encouraged. Vibrant free flowing colour applied directly onto the paper, resulting in pure pigmentated, clean, fresh artwork. A small amount of collage will be included in some exercises. The unique style shows the simplicity of the water medium dispelling any preconceived ideas you may have about it.
TIME AND PLACE: July 22 to July 23 (2 days), 8.30am to 4pm, Studio 2, Community Arts Centre.
WORKSHOP FEE: $140
ART MATERIALS LIST:
Download Material List. Also to be supplied on registration.
WORKSHOP: Natural Phenomena: Applied and Implied Textures- Intermediate and Advanced (Code LB2)
DESCRIPTION:
This workshop is exploring the exciting world of textures, colour and collage which will stimulate and enhance the creative mind. A collection of texture, both applied and implied, will be covered and individuality encouraged. Vibrant free flowing colour applied directly onto the paper, resulting in pure pigmentated, clean, fresh artwork. A small amount of collage will be included in some exercises. The unique style shows the simplicity of the water medium dispelling any preconceived ideas you may have about it.
Lyn will look at ways of translating the amazing textures of the local natural world into vibrant works of art – basing the works on the textures of the native vegetation surrounding the Arts Centre. She will help you become aware of textures in local flowers, trees, shells, fish, and birds, and to use them to enhance your paintings. Individuality is strongly encouraged!!!!!
TIME AND PLACE: July 24 to July 25 (2 days), 8.30am to 4pm, Studio 2, Community Arts Centre.
WORKSHOP FEE: $140
Download Material List. Also to be supplied on registration.