​The Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery’s Seeing Light & Shade exhibition opening on  11 March – 16 April 2023, represents works by five tonal painters based on the theory of Max Meldrum (1875-1955) and inspired by their teacher, Ryan Brearley.  Artists include: Chris Bubb, Tess Clementson, Sue Hunt, David Jarman and Merridy Witkowski.
 
Tonal practice is distinguished by careful optical analysis of tone, value and hue rather than colour. In Meldrum’s vein, drawings in the exhibition exploit a full range of the Venetian scale of greys to capture subtleties of light and shade. Similarly, oil paintings here relied on a limited palette of just six colours; with gentle forms; ´lost edges’ and contrasts heightened by ‘chasing darks’.  The style documents only what can be seen by the artist’s eye - rather than being distracted, tricked or over-worked by what the artist’s mind perceives should be represented in a landscape, still life or portrait.   
 
The works echo the recent resurgence of interest in tonal art seen recently at the exhibition of Meldrum and his followers’ work at the Art Gallery of Ballarat (2022) and Clarice Beckett, (Art Gallery of South Australia) in 2021 and (Geelong Gallery), scheduled for April-July 2023.  
 
 
Seeing Light and Shade                                11 March – 16 April 2023 
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery
3 Tobin Drive,
Queenscliff  Vic 3225 www.qnh.com.au

23 January - 5 March

​The beauty of nature and richness of the Bellarine Peninsula’s coastline is the inspiration for artist Lea Duffy’s Coastal Muse exhibition, to be held at the Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery, from 23 January to 5 March 2023.
According to Lea, she is: ‘drawn to the vibrancy of colour and texture and mesmerized by the blends and shading that can be created using fluid art and mixed media.
‘Creating my artwork brings me a deep sense of peace and calm, it’s a magical place to escape the world while getting swept up in the process of creation. 
‘My aim is to create beautiful abstract art that is open to individual interpretation. I’m continually exploring new concepts and techniques. With each piece my intention is to bring joy, peace and tranquillity to those who are drawn to it’.
Lea Duffy resides on the Bellarine Peninsula and this is her first exhibition at the Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery, where she will be showcasing mixed media works. 
Coastal Muse runs from 23 January – 5 March 2023
At The Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery
3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff

Following the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Gallery’s 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition comes MEANTIME opening 3 December – 22 January 2023 at 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff.
The seven members of the House Gallery Committee are celebrating the ten years with their own exhibition comprising collage, acrylic, oils and watercolour with a dash of craftiness for Christmas.
Artists include: Joce Adams, Anita Armytage, Lizzie Bohan, Bronwyn Minifie, Julie Morgan, Bev Pinnow and Tracy Watt.
Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Gallery, 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff
For further information contact Julie Morgan 0418 529904
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Seven Bellarine artists who paint together at the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House on a Wednesday are committed to developing their technique and challenge themselves to different styles and mediums.
 
The result, Painting Together, an exhibition that opens at the QNH House Gallery on 1st September and concludes on 25th September 2022.
 
Exhibiting artist Renae Chapman: ‘Some of our group are sea changers, some not. Our common interest is to further develop our art while enjoying our friendship and our community, and the environment where we live. 
We have been together as a group for over 3 years some longer and our art and experience is diverse ranging from portrait, landscape, seascape, porcelain, acrylics, watercolour, oils, pen and ink.’
 
The seven artists exhibiting include:
Renae Chapman: Acrylics and local scenes are Renae’s preference
Fran Faulkner: Fran works mainly in ink and watercolour, but has begun printmaking in the last few years
Sandra Gould: Sandra enjoys landscapes and portraits
Trish Hanan: Trish works on porcelain and with watercolour, oils and acrylics.
Beverley Kilpatrick: Beverley has been porcelain painting for 43 years and a credited APAT Teacher. She mainly paints flowers, jewel boxes and jewellery.
Gillian McLeod: Gillian mainly paints in oil and is discovering the delights and difficulties of water colour.
Ronda Symon: Ronda dabbles in pen, crayon and watercolour and as a portrait artist enjoys a challenge.
 
PAINTING TOGETHER EXHIBITION 1-25 September 2022
At Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery, 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff.
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The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Gallery is hosting an inspiring exhibition by Bellarine artists Silvana Benacchio and Beverley Exell.

Silvana Benacchio is a multi media artist.  She explores the hidden worlds of disconnection and connection; within the natural world and also within herself, seeing the two concepts as intertwined.  Through her work, Silvana highlights the imperative need to care and respect  both ourselves and the environment.
 
Beverley Exell likes to experiment with a variety of mediums, including watercolour, acrylic and calligraphy as she is eternally curious to see what comes. Intrigued by calligraphy, she says:  ‘It is the dance of ink to communicate language’. Beverley also creates handmade leather bound journals.

Six artists in July showcase their landscapes, seascapes, botanical art, still life and sculpture at Interpretations.  The group includes: Prue Plowman, Dee Clements, Bron Daddo, Bridget Gubbins, Angela Langley and Lou Stinson.