Winner!

I attended the opening of the Australian Artists of Execellence Awards at AGRA this afternoon and was very happy to receive the Terry Collins Award for my presentation of 3 works! The judge, 
Denise Keele-Bedford, said some very nice things about my works. Apparently, I was only 2 points off the major award (darn it!), but I am very pleased to win this award. This is the second time I have won the Terry Collins and it is a big honor. Thank you to AGRA. 

This is a wonderful exhibition with 30 or so artists showcasing their best works. Well worth the visit!

'Voyage of the Maelstrom' one of the three winning works at the AAEA
© Linda Weil

AAEA Opens tomorrow

 Member artists of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists who have won a major award in the past three years are invited to exhibit at the annual Australian Art Excellence award (AAEA) - which opens tomorrow, the 23rd of November at the Camberwell Galleries. The official launch and award ceremony will be held this Sunday, the 27th of November at 2pm. The AAEA features works from 30 of our best local artists - each artist submits 3 works to be judged for the major prizes. Guess who is on the list!

I hope you will have the chance to view this Exhibition, there are some outstanding works - I did a sneaky look in the holding room when delivering mine. The gallery is located at 1 Inglesby Road, Camberwell Victoria, just next to the Camberwell Town Hall. Plenty of parking nearby. Hope to see you there!

Camp Creative returns in 2023!

 After a 3-year Covid hiatus, Camp Creative resumes this January, 2023! Running from the 9th to the 13th, Camp Creative is a vibrant summer school, retreat and creative community that springs up every January in Bellingen, NSW. 

 It is a week filled with a variety of over 80 creative courses - art, music, dance, crafts, singing, photography, writing, drama, lifestyle and wellness. Plus, there are courses designed especially for handypersons, kids and teens. Camp Creative is a great week for the entire family with something for everyone. Camp Info

It doesn't matter if you are a novice or professional artist - Camp Creative will spark your creativity and inspire your new year. Come join me and Colour it with Pencil!

Colour it with Pencil - Camp Creative

A permanent resident in the ladies' loo at Bellingen High School 

Highly Commended!

 'Manglerfish' was awarded a Highly Commended at the VAS Inaugural Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2022. I am very pleased with this award - the judge was Warren Cossett, winner of the 2015 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, and many other notable awards. I encourage you to have a look at his website HERE. It is nice to have my somewhat strange drawings recognized!

'Manglerfish' by Linda Weil ©

I hope you have the opportunity to view this exhibition before it closes on November 7. And if you do drop in to see it, make sure you go upstairs as well to view the delightfully imaginative works from the Art Academia Creative School. Works by young people 5 to 16 years. Fabulous stuff! enjoy!