Artist of the Month

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

A free function with morning tea is held at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of every month. Come and meet our 'Artist of the Month'.

May 2012Terry Bailey

Terry had no formal art training, but has always been interested in art as an observer. It was only since retiring, nearly 7 years ago now, that he developed an interest in “doing” art.

In 2005 he joined a U3A pencil drawing class on Bribie, and was captivated with creativity of putting lines on paper. However, since meeting the working-together pastel group at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Pastel has become his main medium.

He finds pastels an expressive medium, allowing freedom to develop a subject at his own pace; using large broad stokes or fine blended detail. The results are always very rewarding.

Terry Bailey

He prefers to undertake large works as they allow more freedom of expression and seem to develop a character of their own.

Terry also runs a class for advanced drawing at the Bribie U3A, and teaches pencil drawing at the Crafty Shed at Ningi.

The main focus of these classes has become portraits, Terry Bailey

using the blending or smudging technique. The process is similar to pastel blending, and is an extremely expressive way of applying pencil to paper and the results can be quite stunning.

Terry has found teaching is a very rewarding experience, and believes it has greatly improved his own ability as an artist.

Terry Bailey

ACHIEVEMENTS:
First Prize 2007 Bribie Island Orchid Society: “Drawing, Orchids”
Highly Commended 2008 Mathew Flinders Art Exhibition “Pastel”
Highly Commended 2011 Mathew Flinders Art Exhibition “Human Form”
First Prize 2011 Mathew Flinders Art Exhibition “Contemporary”

Terry is also the author and illustrator of the children’s book, Grandma‘s cheeky budgie “TWEET”

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