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