Coming soon to SOL!

 

New Solo at SOL!

Put this in your diary! Come join me at my next solo show in the Project Room at Sol Gallery from 28 July until 9 August. Opening night is Wednesday 29 July at 6.30pm.

 

Our supermarket shelves may sparkle, but behind the shine lurk factory farms, overfished oceans, and plastic‑wrapped everything. These cheeky, thoughtful drawings are here to gently poke you in the ribs — a reminder that every item you toss into your trolley is a choice that shapes the world. A little food for thought.

 

Thank you!

  

 

Demonstration piece: The Bee House ©Linda Weil

 Dodgy Melbourne wrapped up last Monday, and I just want to thank all of you who came along to the opening and the exhibition during the run - it was a very successful show! Over half the works sold, and are still selling online. 

All of you made this exhibition a success. I am pleased so many of you enjoyed it, and enjoyed it enough to purchase works. 

If you missed the show, you can still view the entire works online at my website, and if you wish to purchase contact me throught there or here. 

Some of the demonstration works I completed durning the exhibition will soon be on show/sale at the Victorian Artistis Societies 'Collector's Delight' exhibition 15-24 May.  

 

Demonstration piece: Alley off Little Bourke ©Linda Weil

 

Dodgy Melbourne: Solo Exhibition

 

As part of the VAS Imprint 'What Remains', my solo exhibition explores the back streets, the alleys, quirky places and buildings, all found in our wonderful city of Melbourne. Using recycled paper created from my discarded and rejected artworks, I have drawn a series of works in ink exploring these hidden (and no so hidden) spots all around Melbourne and suburbs.

Join me on opening night, Thursday 16 April from 6pm. Come visit the show any time from 15 - 26 April at the Victorian Artist Society, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne.

I am also offering a 2 day workshop, 'Paper Remains' on 16 and 17 April, where you will have the opportunity to meet The Pulp Professor from Dodgy Paper and create your own recycled paper.
I will explore with you the techniques of drawing onto your bespoke paper using inks, pencils and marker pens. Turn your old paper art into something new and unique.
Workshop places are limited, so contact VAS via the link below and book soon!

BOOKINGS HERE

@victorianartistssociety
@dodgy.paper

 

George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition - now on show!

 Discover a fresh perspective on art at the VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition currently on show at the Frater, Hammond and McCubbin Galleries in the Victorian Artists Society buildings, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne. 11-22 February.

The Exhibition Opening 'Spritz' is this Sunday, February 15 (bring your Valentine!) at 2pm. Check out online HERE.

My entry is a small oil on cradled board entitled 'Fibonacchi Fun'. One of my few excursions into this medium.

 'Fibonacchi Fun' Oil on Cradled board by Linda Weil ©2026

'Golden Bird' gets a new home!

 My goodness! January is nearly over already! It has been a busy month, not the least being a very successful and enjoyable week at Camp Creative in Bellingen, NSW (you can read about it all on my instagram pages @lindaweilfineart)

As well, classes for 2026 have resumed. Monday evening classes at VAS are fully booked - wait list available for term 2. 

 MMAG Thursday afternoon class (1.30-3.30pm) has 2 places available. The Thursday evening class at MMAG is wide open! Please, if you are interested in joining me for evening drawing sessions have a look at this 7.30 - 9.30 pm class. Open to all levels of experience and you will be warmly welcomed by the regulars. For further information on MMAG's classes contact them by email: mmag@mentone-mordiallocartgroup.org.au or phone 0499778258 and leave a voice mail and they will get back to you.

In other news, my favourite hairdresser, Ricky has opened up a bespoke salon here in Cheltenham (231 Charman Road, Cheltenham). This guy knows how to cut hair! AON HairbyRicky He also knows a thing or two about art - his mother is Mary Slevin  is a highly regarded artist in Ireland. And Ricky decided to purchase a piece of my art to adorn the walls of his new studio!

So drop into AON, make an appointment with Ricky and view 'The Golden Bird' on the wall while you enjoy the massage chairs at the wash station!

 

'The Golden Bird' based on the Grimm fairy tale. Graphite and colour pencil ©Linda Weil 

 

In other exhibition news, the VAS Summer Exhibition is now on, opening 'Summer Gelato Party' this Sunday, 1 February at 2pm. Come join me at 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne in the Hammond, Frater & McCubbin Galleries where my work 'Ursus Gutta' is on show! (Latin for Drop Bear). Come along and say hello - hope to see you there.

 'Ursus Gutta' Graphite/colour pencil on tea stained paper ©Linda Weil 

Classes 2026

As the year winds to a close, it is time to think about booking your drawing class for next year! As usual, I will be teaching two classes at Mentone Mordialloc art group on Thursdays (1.30 - 3.30pm and 7.30 - 9.30pm) and one class at the Victorian Artist Society on Mondays, 4 - 6.30pm.

The theme for first term will be 'Drawing Practice' and will focus primarily on graphite pencil as we refresh key elements like line, shape, space, texture, tone, shading, composition and perspective. Each week builds on the previous, beginning with rapid gestural drawing in line and culminating in refined tonal work.

All classes currently have limited available space - book early to avoid disappointment!

Contact:
VAS
MMAG

And a little something completed as a demonstration work in last nights class at MMAG under our 'People and the Sea' theme:

'Sunny Boy' 2025© Linda Weil 

59th Annual Whitehorse Art show

 I love a good story!
The 59th annual Whitehorse Art show opens on 13 Nov until 16 Nov - I have put in 5 of my 'inspired by' drawings into the show. Influenced by either Grimm Fairy tales or the works of Alan Garner. All created using graphite, water soluble graphite and colour pencils on 300gsm paper:
1. Grimm: The Singing Bone
2. Garner: The Morthbrood
3. Garner: Thin Armen
4. Garner: The Fiddler
5. Garner: The Wildhunt (Einheriear)

There is a grand opening on Wednesday night, click the link below for more information
Venue: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria
@whitehorseartshow

 

 

I'm back!

 I have returned after a wonderful 3 weeks in the UK, visiting my friend Mike Sibley in Yorkshire and a full week in London touring galleries, museums, historic sites and the rest. Nothing brings home to you more the history of the place than seeing a building built in 1627 nestled between two glass skyscrappers! I saw much, abosorbed art, and walked my feet off averaging 18000 steps a day.

Part of those days included a bit of sketching. I try to do something everyday. It might only be a minute or two little squiggle, or a longer 10 or 15 minute session. These are 'memory' drawings. I find drawing a scene implants the sight, sounds, smells and atmosphere of the experience far better than a snap on your phone. The sketch book I used was 14 x 14 cm 300gsm cotton smooth. Mostly fountain pen with occassional uses of watercolour or graphitint. Here is a short video showing most of the sketchbook. If the link doesn't work for you here, view it on my instagram page HERE. You need to request to follow if you have not already done so.

And I will be back in class next week, so don't forget to book your place at MMAG or VAS if you wish to join me for a few weeks drawing water subjects!

Invitation to Spring Select Exhibition at VAS

 Join me this Saturday, 6th September at 7pm for the opening of the Victorian Artists Society Spring Select Exhibition - 'Muster' will be on show.

Location: Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries
 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne

The VAS Spring Select Exhibition marks the third and final qualifying round for artists competing for the prestigious Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.

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The highly anticipated Select exhibitions showcase VAS member artists working across all mediums, with the strongest works selected to be exhibited throughout the upper galleries and eligible for peer votes toward December’s $17,000 major prize. Each of the three Select Exhibitions across the year also offers a $1,500 first prize.

There is no overarching theme for the Spring Select—rather, the focus is on presenting the very best of what VAS artists have to offer. As the selection process becomes increasingly competitive, the Spring Select promises to be a celebration of the diverse and dynamic talent within the VAS community.

VAS