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Meetings

at Box Hill Library 16 pages

May 2016 issue 53

Next member’s meeting April 19 th. at Box Hill Library 7pm for 7.30pm start 1040 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill

In the Artist’s Den : David Reynolds and William Ritchie will explain to us their usual methods for selecting subject matter, preparation and painting – techniques and more. David often films the progress of

his work and we’re hoping he’ll be able to explain about that process too.

http://botanicart.wix.com/davidreynolds - picture on page 10 David is a Melbourne botanical artist specialising in Australian native and exotic plants who paints mainly in

watercolour. His career spans 30+ years in art, graphic design and illustration. His botanical artwork is in collections around the world and in 2006 his ‘Banksia integrifolia’ was one of eight selected for the Illustrated

Garden Collection, or florilegium, of significant plants growing at Melb. Royal Botanic Gardens.

http://www.williamritchie.com.au/gallery picture on page 10 William is a Victorian wildlife artist with a PhD in Biology who combines his deep understanding of the

natural world with a lifelong passion for wildlife and its conservation to create detailed artwork that captures the unique character of his subjects. He is comfortable working in any medium and specialises in oil, watercolour and gouache. He creates sculptures from recycled materials, including scrap metal and

recycled timber. His artwork has received numerous awards and commendations.

Next Paint and Sketch : Next scheduled P & S is 2nd.July at Melb. Zoo No May P & S as the regulars will be at WASA’s wclr & gouache workshop

No June P & S as we will be at Melbourne Museum Both May & June events are fully booked –add your name to the wait list if interested.

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Next WASA exhibition : Wild Awards 2016 – see next page

Our current ‘Turn Around’ exhibition at Steps Gallery finishes on 8th May. (closed Mon & Tues) Judge Linda Weil has selected the artworks for points towards WASA’s Artist of the Year Award.

See page 15/16 .for details. Please contact Nadine after May 6th to enquire about sale of your artworks. Any help members can offer would be greatly appreciated on Sunday May 8th 3pm. If your work is not sold at ‘Turn Around’ and you

would like to enter AiA we can deliver your paintings for you. (see page 11)

Contact Nadine Dudek [email protected] or by phone on 0416 966 290

We are supporting Australian Animal Rescue at this exhibition. http://www.australiananimalrescue.org.au/main.html



WILD AWARDS 2016 – WASA’s big event for the year

27 September – 9 October (closed Mondays)

AGRA Galleries, 1 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, Victoria Tues – Friday 10 – 4, weekends 1-4.30

WASA’s prestigious biennial exhibition of fine artworks begins in September and prizes are in

excess of $2775. We will be heavily promoting this exhibition and hope for a good response from the public again.

Entry is by selection and on your entry form the approx. framed dimensions are acceptable initially. We would prefer a jpeg image file of your artwork however as per the Conditions of Entry a printed

photograph is acceptable. We will notify members of acceptance or non-acceptance by 29th.August and the confirmed framed dimensions will be needed by 10th September (this gives

you time to have the artwork/s framed)

Entry form and information is attached to this email, pages 13/14 of this Warble and is in the members’ area of the website – please phone or email Nadine with any enquiries

[email protected] Ph 0416 966 290

WASA will be supporting International Fund for Animal Welfare at this event

Gold winners of the Wild Awards in recent years

2014 Evan Neokli, Victoria ( picture at right)

Peta Boyce, Q’land 2012 (left)

Patrick Hedges, S A 2010 (left)

Bernie Coppinger 2008 right

Elizabeth Cogley, Victoria 2006

Warwick Deane 2004



Click here to Like the WAMA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WAMA-Wildlife-Art-Museum-of-Australia-619733394809131/

Visit the news page on the WAMA website to keep up with progress in this project for wildlife art in

Australia. http://www.wama.net.au/news.html

WASA Noticeboard on Facebook If you would like to receive an invitation to join this private WASA group,

please email Nadine [email protected]

Keep visiting the page to be in touch with other WASA members throughout Australia.

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WASA Artist of the Year : Vida Pearson has yet another accolade as her work will be featured in the 2017 Australia Geographic Art Calendar.

The WASA Artist of the Year award’s purpose is to acknowledge, encourage and reward members for

excellence and participation in our exhibitions.

The Artist of the Year award is decided by a point system accrued from each WASA display / exhibition in a 12 month period. Points are given at each exhibition for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. highly commended, the Viewers Choice and if the judge deems worthy commended and a point is given for each artwork entered in our

exhibitions.

Who will be WASA Artist of the Year for 2016 ?

2014 & 2015 Vida Pearson 2013 Janet Matthews 2012 Kris. Peter

2011 Patrick Hedges 2010 Janet Matthews 2009 Vida Pearson 2008 Marion Chapman 2006 Elizabeth Cogley

WASA’s Watercolour and Gouache workshop

with Katherine Cooper is fully booked.

Sat. 7th May 2016 at Balwyn Library. Whitehorse Rd next to

MuckDonalds 10am – 5pm : 45-60 minute lunch break, materials list,

morning & afternoon tea provided

If you’d like to be on the emergency list email me so I can put your name down.



Instead of going to Melb. Zoo on 4 th June we have booked another

Drawing Studio session at Melbourne Museum, 10am-1pm at the Discovery Centre which is downstairs and free to enter.

We have each selected two specimens (animals, sea creature, nests) to work from and the Museum staff will do their best to provide our chosen selections. If you’d like to be on a wait-list for this session which is

now fully booked email Kris now. __________________________________________________________________________________

This year Wayne will again be

delivering to the Archibald in June (also includes the Wynne & Sulman

prizes). The cost of delivery and pick up is yet

to be determined but it will be less than Melbourne-based couriers.

Please contact me closer to the time for details.

Good luck to those who enter. Wayne Foenander

[email protected]

The Holmes Art Prize is open to any Australian resident working

within any 2D medium depicting a realistic Australian birdlife scene.

Up to 40 finalists will be showcased in an exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery in Queensland.

To be considered for selection, a competitor must comply with entry instructions and conditions.

The entry form is at this link http://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=

awards-holmes-conditions

not a WASA event

The WASA Council for 2016 is already beginning to plan the 2017 activities and we really would appreciate your ideas and thoughts with regard to :

Meeting topics / demonstrators

Exhibition staging / location / promotion Workshops We are about to begin filming the demonstrator / speaker at our meetings so we can put it up on the www for members who can’t attend meetings to watch. As your reluctant President and with the Council’s assistance I hope we can continue to meet our member’s needs in developing their interests and passion for wildlife art. WASA is now in a position which allows us to do more for wildlife and to that end we will continue donating to selected NGO wildlife-related charities and in 2017 we plan to increase WASA’s level of involvement. The too-small Council (6 of us) are all hard-working people with little time to spare and if you can email or phone with your ideas it really will help us. We’re happy to do the work but sometimes ideas and inspiration run a little low. I encourage you to get more involved with the Society and together we can work both for the members and hopefully for wildlife preservation as well.

Kris Peter, Reluctant President _____________________________________________________________________________________



WASA Meeting - 19th April 2016 by Ralph Keller

This month we were treated once again, to a presentation by Stephen Powell . Well known in the Society as professional wildlife artist, photographer and tour guide in Africa, he really needs no further introduction. His talk was in two parts - how to take good photographs of artwork and then how to treat and store them in computer files.

Taking the photographs Stephen began the thought that we spend a lot of time and effort to create paintings to the best of our ability. We should also try to do justice to the photos we take of these artworks.

Even as personal records photos should be reasonable quality but they might also be needed as promotion on websites and in print, or they could be used to make derivative products - greeting cards, posters, advertising material and so on in the future.

However, the pictorial quality for such uses needs to be high and this simply can't be achieved by casually pointing the camera in automatic mode, towards the painting and pressing the shutter. We need to be rather more in control!

Here are Stephen's main points on how to do this:

- Learn to set aperture and shutter speed manually and so be in control of the exposure.

- Lenses on wide angle zoom settings tend to distort the image. Use a medium or "portrait" zoom setting. This is achieved as follows: stand about 2 metres away from an adult person and zoom in to get just head and shoulders in frame. Keep this setting fixed and move physically forward or back to fill the frame with the subject you wish to photograph.

- Do not use a lens at its largest aperture - it is least sharp at this setting and also results in the picture having a very shallow depth of field. Close the aperture by 1 or 2 stops - and slow down the shutter speed to match.

- Set up the camera square to the picture plane with the lens axis pointing at the picture's centre.

- If photographing outdoors, make use of the diffused light in shaded areas. Indoors also choose a diffused light source with a colour temperature of between 5000 and 6500 Kelvin, i.e. Natural Daylight temperature. (You find the colour temperature stated on the lamp or on its package).

- Make use of your camera's "White Balance" panel and manually set the relevant lighting situations in which you happen to photograph - e.g. sunlight, shade, Tungsten etc. This will help the camera to reproduce the correct colours.

Contd…………..



Integrating and Manipulating Photos in Computer Files

For this, there are of course, a number of different Photoshop type programs available. Stephen drew our attention to the one he prefers and uses - LIGHTROOM CC.

To list all the functions and capabilities of this very powerful and versatile program is quite outside the scope of this review. It has to suffice to say that it is capable of correcting virtually all "shortcomings" of a photograph - from exposure problems to colour balance to shape distortion.

Secondly, it is also an immensely useful tool for cataloguing and keeping track of great numbers of pictures in its files. Stephen, for instance, mentioned that he has about 100 000 photos in his system, any of which he must be able to find and retrieve quickly. Once pictures have been catalogued according to the program's flexible Keyword system, finding them again is a quick and sure process with Lightroom CC.

Stephen has indicated that he is quite happy to receive a phone call from anybody interested to hear more about Lightroom CC or if you have another query. Phone 03) 9754-2811

Before finishing, Stephen spoke about the proposed Wildlife Art Museum of Australia - WAMA for short. This is a project to create a place dedicated to displaying and celebrating all types of "ARTWORK INSPIRED BY NATURE". The planned museum complex will comprise a gallery for exhibitions as well as an education centre. It is to be located in a beautiful setting in Halls Gap with the majestic Grampian mountains as backdrop.

So far, the necessary land has been acquired and funds are now being raised for the next stage. Once completed, this will surely be an absolutely wonderful showcase for all branches of natural history art - I can't wait for it to open!

Thank you Stephen, for talking to us and for giving us the benefit of your extensive knowledge and experience in connection with digital photography and related computer usage.



Parking at WASA monthly meetings In the car park at the rear of the library it is only

1 hour parking until 9pm so don’t park there.

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Watercolour Brushes by Alan Rawady The three benchmarks for a good watercolour brush a re : *A great point – the brush should come to a crisp point. A an excellent brush will hold that point during use allowing the artist to create fine detail and edges. * Perfect ‘snap’ or spring – the brush should spring crisply back into shape during use. The right degree of spring allows the artist to have control with an element of ‘give and take’ between the brush and the paper surface. * Even flow control – the colour should flow evenly and consistently from the brush point and there should be capacity within the belly of the brush to enable the artist to lay down flowing, gestural strokes of colour.

Caring for Brushes For best results always use the tip of the brush ( rounds) and avoid using the heel too much as heeling burns the hairs. Never leave brushes standing in water. Do not ‘scrub’ the brush too much.

Wash brushes in cold water – never hot water. Wash one colour out of the brush before taking up the next colour with the brush. Use a jar of water for washing the brush and another jar of clean water to mix/dilute the paint. When cleaning up after a painting session wash brushes in clean water and a very little bit of soap. Then stand them upright on the tip of the handle.

Know your Colours : Notes x colour : opaque/transparent, granulating, warm/cool – visit the WASA website members library and it’s also on the WASA Noticeboard on Facebook

Tony Weston’s Masterframe Melbourne framing services [email protected] telephone 0408 316 313 Melbourne



Until May 8 WASA exhibition ‘Turn Around’ at Steps Gallery in Carlton

May 7th. Sat. Katherine Cooper workshop Watercolour & Gouache booking required. 10am – 5pm

May 17th. Tues. Meeting : In the Artist’s Den 09 : David Reynolds and William Ritchie 7pm for 7.30 start

June 4th. Sat. Drawing Studio morning at MELBOURNE MUSEUM 10am – 1pm

June 21st. Tues Meeting : Art Appraisal with Colin Johnson Digital images welcome from distant members 7pm for 7.30 start

July 2nd. Sat. Paint & Sketch at Melbourne Zoo 10am July / Aug in

Q’land QWASI exhibition – WASA members may submit entries http://qldwildlifeartists.com.au/events.php

July 19th.Tues. Meeting : Ona Henderson and Syd. Tunn ; Acrylic demo. by Syd and Ona will be bringing some of her inspiring artworks. They will talk about their art & decades as professional artists.

7pm for 7.30 start

August 1st. Sat. Paint & Sketch at Melbourne Zoo 10am

Aug 16th. Tues

Meeting : Tony Pridham will bring along various paintings of his, at different stages of completion and explain his painting process. www.tonypridhamfineart.com.

7pm for 7.30 start

Aug 18th. Entries close for WASA’s Wild Awards at AGRA Galleries

Sept 3rd. Sat. Paint & Sketch at somewhere different? Where would you like to go? 10am

Sept. 20th. Tues Meeting : Terry Napier demonstration and talk

Sept 26th. Mon. Hang Wild Awards exhibition – judging that afternoon 10am – 3pm Sept 27th. – Oct

9th. WASA exhibition ‘Wild Awards’ at AGRA Galleries

Sept 28th Wild Awards event celebration & awards presentation 7pm

Oct. 1st. Sat. Paint & Sketch at Healesville Sanctuary 10am

Oct. 9th. Sunday WASA exhibition finishes - collect between 3.30 & 4pm

Oct 18th. Tues

Meeting : Canson –papers, products and using them A hands-on evening of exploration

7pm for 7.30pm start

Nov. 5th. Paint & Sketch at Melbourne Zoo 10am

Nov 15th. Tues.

Meeting : last for 2016 : Panel discussion Q & A – what is wildlife art - pricing your artwork - what type of photos do or do not make a good artwork - is big better - plus your questions.

7pm for 7.30 start



To access the library area of the main WASA website

the username is cockatoo. We encourage new members to be aware of this feature which has lots of helpful reference material. Also to get involved with

WASA Noticeboard, mentioned below.

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WASA on Facebook

Remember to ‘like’ the Facebook page and please share it with friends.

https://www.facebook.com/wildlifeartsociety

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WASA noticeboard on Facebook

You may post pictures/comment about your artwork and discuss with other WASA-ites both your own and

their artworks or anything else of interest.

Click here to view WASA Noticeboard in Facebook

Facebook resizes images to fit and we recommend you make the image files quite small and less than 150Kb.

Welcome back to WASA

Jan Lowe, Melbourne

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WASA contact details

Reluctant President & Warble Editor

Kris Peter [email protected] ph 03.9833.3431 & 0412.104.825

Treasurer Jenine Bell

[email protected]

Facebook & Exhibn Director Nadine Dudek [email protected]

Ph 0416 966 290

Secretary Kate Goodman [email protected]

Karin McKee

[email protected]

Jess Skepper [email protected]

Helpers

Ralph Keller – articles for Warble Rikki Fisher NSW – artwork for exhibition,

Dario Zanesco Q’land – website advice/help



William Ritchie In the Artist’s Den presenters May 2016 David Reynolds

Darren Gilbert and

Janet Matthews

are exhibiting at Town and Country Gallery,

Yarragon, Victoria.

The exhibition opened during April and continues

until 29th. May.

Open daily 10am to 5pm



ANIMALS IN ART 2016 EXHIBITION at AGRA (not a WASA event) at AGRA Galleries, 1 Inglesby Road, Camberwell Victoria.

Wed. 18 - Sat. 28 May Opening event Wed. 18th. May 7pm You are invited to exhibit artwork of animals either wild or domestic. All artworks must be your own original work. No physical assistance is allowed and no copies of other artist’s work or anything which contravenes the Copyright Act. If your works are not for sale they are welcome to hang. All work should be no older than two years. FEES Paintings under 1.0 sq.ms (framed) $20 per entry. (up to 4) and Large pieces over 1.2 sq.ms (framed) $40 per painting (max. one large). This is a private exhibition and the organisers have booked AGRA Galleries. COMMISSION: 30% of sale price CLOSING DATE: 13th May 2016 DELIVERY DATE: by 15 May 2016 to AGRA COLLECTION DATE of unsold paintings: Sat.28th. May4pm – 4:30 pm or Tues 30th. May or Wed 1st. June 2016 10am-4pm PRIZES *Best in Show products to the value of $1500+ *Runner Up products to the value of $600 A minimum of 85 artworks are required to ensure prize sponsorship AGRA is not GST registered, but if applicable the price of your artwork needs to be GST inclusive. All reasonable care will be taken but any loss or damage will be the responsibility of the artist. AGRA reserves the right to reproduce and promote exhibited artworks. PRESENTATION & LABELLING OF ARTWORKS: All entries must be clearly labelled on the reverse. Frames must be clean and in good order. All paintings must be professionally presented with wire & ‘D’ rings. If framed, the rear must be fully completed and presented in accordance with the standard expected by AGRA. AGRA reserves the right to not hang any work which is not of a suitable standard which includes unclean work. Unframed canvas works need to be completely painted and well presented. Title of artwork: ……………………………………... Medium ……………………………………Size ………………….. Price $………………….. or NFS Artist name ……………………………………..…………………….

Go to http://www.agra.org.au/ for the entry form



A u s t r a l i a W i l d A r t A w a r d s - N a t i v e W i l d l i f e 2 0 1 6 ( n o t a W A S A e v e n t )

Entries close 17th July / Exhibition 29th July – 21st August 2016 / Opening Friday 29th July 7pm at Sherbrooke Gallery 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave Victoria 3160

Ph 03 9754 4264 Gallery Hours: 11am-4pm (closed Tuesdays)

Go to website for entry form and further details www.australiawild.com.au

[email protected]

Entries to be original artworks; paintings, drawings or sculpture (excludes photography) of non-domestic Australian native flora and fauna (In this instance, the terms flora and fauna are used as a general classification. Works of art depicting Australian, invertebrates, amphibians, fungi, birds, fish, etc, also accepted.) Artworks may not contain any natural animal items such as fur, feathers,

skin, bones, shells etc. Entries are restricted to 6 artworks.

Awards main judge: Velda Palazzi Flora/Fauna Award for 2D works, any medium $1,000

Flora/Fauna Award for Sculpture / 3D works, $500 Vox Wild Contemporary Award $500. Any medium. Give a voice to the wild. Produce an artwork that

sends a message on behalf of our native wildlife and the environment. Young Artists Award any medium $300 restricted to artists14- 21 years of age.

Traditional Botanical Award $400 (specialist judge to be appointed)

Submission of images for catalogue To have your artwork considered for reproduction in the souvenir catalogue, or on the Australia Wild web gallery please submit a photograph of your artwork online at www.Australiawild.com.au Images

should be good quality jpegs around 1-2MB in size. Please save filename as follows: surname_ firstname _title of work.jpeg. You may also include your own ‘artist’s quote’ about native wildlife which

may be used in the catalogue or displayed in the gallery.

Wildlife Art Cards for Sale Artists may submit art cards of their work of native flora/ fauna for the duration of the exhibition. A sales commission of 30.8% applies. Artists may submit four different designs with a quantity of 5 each ( 20

cards). Cards must be professionally presented for sale with accompanying envelope, be labelled with the artist’s name, title of the work/design and retail price



Awards gold $1500( $1000 art products from Art Spec trum & $500 from WASA) silver $700 ($500 products Neil Wallace Art Store & $200 from WASA)

bronze $350 ($250 Canson prize voucher & $100 from WASA) highly commended (up to 7) total $525 ($25 Senior Ar t vouchers & $50 cash from WASA )

WILD AWARD 2016 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY our event

1. Selection for this exhibition is by digital jpeg image or if unable to do so, submission of high quality unmounted A4 colour photograph. 3-d artists may include up to 2 images of different angles. The jpeg image file name to be your last name and the artwork title. A printed photograph must have your name, artwork title, media and dimensions on the reverse side ( in pencil is wise).

2. Entry fee for exhibiting members is $12 per artwork and is not refundable. All artworks must be for sale.

Maximum of three entries per artist. Sales commission 33%. A small pair is counted as one item. 3. Entries close 18th. August 2016

Notification of selection by email before 29th. August 2016 – sooner if possible Delivery to Box Hill* or Viewbank* Sept 14th. to 24th 2016 * dtls below or to AGRA Gallery between 20th. & 24th Sept. -10am-4pm Exhibition 27 Sept – 9 Oct (closed Mondays) Event celebration/awards presentation 28th Sept. Wednesday at 7pm Collection of unsold from gallery 9th Oct 3.45pm or from depot by arrangement

4. Size limit: maximum weight of 2d framed artwork 6kgs and able to be lifted overhead by one person. 3-D up to 1.25 mtrs h x .75 mtr w x .75 mtr deep - consider O H & S issues.

5. Each artwork should be new and completed within the previous 15 months and not previously seen in

any WASA exhibition. They must be the original work of the artist. No direct or reverse/flip image copies in whole or part from any other person's work or material including photographs. If your reference/s are from someone else we ask you to acknowledge this on the rear of the artwork and the entry form.

6. Entry is open to financial exhibiting and honorary members of the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and

members of QWASI. 7. Exhibits must not contain any natural animal items such as feathers, fur, bones, plant life, etc. 8. Subject matter is to be wildlife from around the world. No domestic animals or cultivated plants. 9. Artists whose work is selected are encouraged to provide an A4 CV/bio so please email it to Nadine after

you receive advice of acceptance by email from WASA.

The selection of works for this exhibition will be by a panel chosen by the WASA Council and at least one non-affiliated experienced art judge. Decisions are final and correspondence will not be entered into.

Artwork presentation is to be the best standard possible and if deemed unsuitable for display an accepted artwork may not be hung.

*WASA is not GST registered, and if applicable the price of your artwork needs to be GST inclusive.

*WASA Council and AGRA Gallery will exercise all reasonable care in handling the artwork submitted but will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to artworks whilst in their care. Insurance is the responsibility of the

artist. *Photographs submitted for selection will not be returned unless a stamped self-addressed envelope is included.

*The Society reserves the right to use images of accepted artworks for publicity, advertising and records. *A winner of Wild Awards 2016 may be asked to supply an image of a new artwork for advertising use in a 2017

WASA exhibition. Enquiries to Nadine Dudek [email protected] telephone 0416.966.290

Viewbank = Nadine Dudek Box Hill = Kris Peter 18 Broadlea Cres, Viewbank 58 Cadorna St, Box Hill South

www.wildlifeartsociety.com ABN: 92 325 040 041



WILD AWARDS 2016 ENTRY FORM our WASA event

................................................................................................................................................... First name Last name… Address ………. …………............................................................... ………………. .....State ……..….....Postcode....................... Tel : best contact number .................................................... other number ……................................................................... Email …………………………………………......…@………………..................................member WASA / QWASI pls circle DECLARATION I have read and I accept all conditions of entry. I declare that I am the sole creator of the work submitted and that it is not copied, in whole or in part or in reverse, from any other person's work or material exhibited or published in any format. I declare that my entry / entries and any other works or materials submitted are my property and do not infringe any third-party rights. I shall, at any time requested by the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Incorporated (WASA), provide such documents and acts as may be reasonably required to perfect the rights granted to it by these Conditions. By entering this exhibition I agree to indemnify and hold the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Incorporated and it's respected officers, harmless from any liability or damages of any kind, including legal fees and costs, resulting from any claim of infringement or other proprietary right of any person or entity. I agree that the decisions of the WASA Council and persons officially representing the WASA Council are final. I understand that the WASA Council will not enter into any discussion or correspondence on matters pertaining to this exhibition. SIGNED .................................................................................. DATE ……../............/2016. ABN / GST DECLARATION circle one : ABN/GST OR ABN/ No GST OR Hobbyist no GST

TITLE: .................................................................................................................................................... MEDIUM & support: .................................................................. .…….YEAR CREATED................. PRICE: $.................. REFERENCE SOURCE ………………………………………………………………………………………………. SIZE (2D):framed height ....................... cm by width..................... cm (if 3d ……… depth cms and weight …..…. kgs.) TITLE: ....................................................................................................................................................... MEDIUM & support: ............................................................... .............YEAR CREATED................ PRICE: $.................. REFERENCE SOURCE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. SIZE (2D): framed height ....................... cm by width..................... cm (if 3d ……… depth cms and weight ………. Kgs) TITLE: .................................................................................................................................................... MEDIUM & support: .................................................................. .…….YEAR CREATED.................. PRICE: $.................. REFERENCE SOURCE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… SIZE (2D): framed height ..................... cm by width........................ cm (if 3d ……… depth cms and weight …….…. kgs)

If there is an opportunity for WASA to sell your artwork by quietly offering a small price reduction, which will reduce only WASA’s commission not your sale proceeds, are you comfortable with WASA doing this? Yes / No Send by 1st. August 2016

1. This form - keep a copy for your records. 2. Entry fee of $12 per artwork, by cheque payable to Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Inc

or direct credit to WASA BSB 633000 Account 152552865 If paying direct to WASA bank account, please advise date of your bank transfer ......./....../2016 and ensure your last name is part of the memo/description field. 3. Digital image by email to Nadine or quality unmounted A4 colour photograph of each entry 4. Please advise your expected delivery method : post / self to depot / self to gallery

www.wildlifeartsociety.com ABN: 92 325 040 041

Post to : 18 Broadlea Cres, Viewbank VIC 3084

or scan &email to [email protected]



The show is one of Australia’s largest art shows with more than $40,000 in

prizes including $25,000 for Best Painting In Show,

$5,000 for Best Modern* Painting, $5,000 for Best

Traditional* Painting, $2,000 for Best Modern* Painting to the value of $2,500, $2,000

for the Best Traditional* Painting to the value of $2,500 and Viewers’ Choice and Highly Commended awards

If you have any queries regarding Camberwell Art Show please contact [email protected] _________________________________________________________________________________

‘Turn Around’ winners of judging – points towards W ASA’s Artist of the Year

(pictures on next page) First ‘Giraffe’ by Vida Pearson

A standout work that ticks all my ‘boxes’ - this artist shows a superb understanding of the animal and how to use the medium. The artist uses the right amount of line, tone and texture to express the form and grace of

the subject. Nothing is overstated, just beautifully created to create a pose, a feeling, a work. A strong composition with excellent use of space and a creative piece which exhibits great feeling and honesty.

Second ‘ Diamond Python’ by David Reynolds

This is a s striking work that captures the beauty of the animal. Snakes and reptiles are difficult and often divisive subjects that can be confronting for the viewer. However, the artist charms us with the use of

colour and a sinuous shape leading our eye into the curled form. There is a lovely contrast between the detail of the snake and the looser, painterly technique on the wood. This works shows great sensitivity to

the subject and use of the medium. An innovative composition that creates a good balance of space.

Third ‘Refuge, New Holland Honeyeater Nest’ by Paul ine Dewar A timeless and engaging subject excellently realised. The beautifully rendered and carefully balanced

composition make this small work a little gem. The accuracy of the drawing is particularly good and the well-crafted detail invites closer inspection. This beautiful little artwork proves that size should be no

indicator of the worth of an artwork.

Turn Around winner – ‘Helicopter Seeds’ by Justine Ulmann

$100 Senior Art Supply gift voucher with WASA’s com pliments

The innovative design and position of the subjects make this work a delight. A great composition with excellent handling of the medium. The work flows beautifully from the top of the page down, inviting our eye

to cascade down with the falling seeds and back up again to closely examine where they originated.

If you’re interested to read the judge’s comments about your artworks let us know and we’re happy to send them to you privately. Many other artworks received praise and all received constructive commentary.

Thanks to Linda for her time and consideration !

At the time of finishing this Warble we’re half way through the exhibition and we have sold six artworks.

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