My sister-in-law mentioned the term ‘June gloom’ the other day, and it’s a term that springs to mind as I write. For those in Southern California, it’s a weather pattern that means overcast days and cool temperatures, as they head from spring into summer. But it could just as easily be describing Sydney, as we leave autumn behind and brace for winter, particularly on a day like today. But these are good days to stay here in my studio with a rug on my lap and paint! They’re also good days to meet with friends for lunch! The wonderful ladies I used to spend Thursday mornings painting with each week now instead meet once each month for lunch, and it’s something I always look forward to and enjoy. And it’s today.
As far as painting news goes …
I was thrilled to be one of only 16 members from the Hornsby Art Society to have a painting (one of my Waratahs, pictured above) selected for the Hornsby Westfield exhibition. This is in celebration of Global Wellness Day, with the exhibition running for a couple of weeks. The paintings are on display just along from Berkelouw Books, overlooking the fabulous fountain, so it’s a perfect reason to head to Hornsby, grab a coffee (and cake!), enjoy the artworks and do some browsing in the bookstore!
Happening now, or soon …
Westfield Shopping Centre Exhibition, Hornsby (NSW) (on the Link Bridge between the two buildings, overlooking the fountain, and just outside Berkelouw Books), until Sunday 16 June
A4 Art Australia, continuing online until Sunday 30 June, having been at the Herring Island Gallery, Melbourne (Vic)
Hornsby Art Society’s Members’ Exhibition, at Wallarobba, 25 Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby (NSW), from Tuesday 18 to Sunday 30 June
ASMA Awards Exhibition, at Willoughby Arts Centre, 33 Laurel Street, Willoughby (NSW), from Friday 12 to Sunday 28 July
Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches Art Show, at Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park St, Mona Vale (NSW), from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July
Singleton Art Prize, at Singleton Civic Centre, Queen Street, Singleton (NSW), from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 July
ASMA ‘Small Matters’ Exhibition, at Grace Cossington Smith Gallery, Abbotsleigh, Gate 7, 1666 Pacific Hwy, Wahroonga (NSW), from Thursday 5 to Saturday 28 September
Lindfield Art Show and Fair, at Mary McKillop Hall, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Highfield Rd, Lindfield (NSW) , from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September
Until next month.