What I Did Last Week Volume 3

what i did last week volume 3

Cover artwork:

Nice Dream 2020 by Duffy - Ha Ho Art Copyright © Aitken, K., Anstey-Sprigg, G., Blake, D., Bromley, J., ... Woodhams, C. (2020)

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We acknowledge and extend our appreciation for the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung People, the Traditional Owners of the land.

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We express our gratitude in the sharing of this land, our sorrow for the personal, spiritual and cultural costs of that sharing and our hope that we may walk forward together in harmony and in the spirit of healing.

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what i did last week volume 3 What I did last week began as an online exhibition in the week following the declaration of the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Victoria. The aim was to support people in lockdown and encourage arts engagement as a method of supporting mental health. As the program evolved it soon became a platform where people could share their experience of lockdown, via the images they were sharing and the artist statements that accompanied them.

To provide a lasting record, as well as a memento for the participating artists, it was decided to publish the work in hard copy. Volume 1 covered the first eight weeks and volume 2 covered the work submitted for weeks 9 to 16.

This third volume contains the work submitted for weeks 17 to 24, 14 July to 7 September 2020, and includes 209 images by 79 artists. This period covered the peak of daily cases and deaths in Victoria, it also covered the introduction of a State of Disaster (2 August) and the introduction of the second lockdown (6 August). At the end of this period, on 6 September, the state government released its ‘Roadmap to recovery’, outlining the steps required to ease restrictions later that month.

As with previous volumes, the themes depicted by the artists are varied. Perhaps reflecting the lockdown conditions, the work tends towards interiors, portraits and studies, with a number of artists trying new techniques or materials. There are some landscapes included, however there is a feeling of nostalgia or longing here as quite a few of these were inspired from photographs taken on past holidays.

When artists submitted work to What I did last week they only needed to provide (along with an image) their name, a title for their work, the date it was completed and an optional statement to accompany their image. This meant there was limited information about who was participating in this program, so for each volume a survey was sent to the participating artists to fill in the gaps and ask some questions about their COVID-19 experience.

For this volume, the responses to this survey showed that people were feeling better, generally, than they were at the end of volume 2, and that their experience was about the same as they had expected.

While most people were making more art than usual, this figure was down on previous surveys.

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As with previous surveys, the response to the question “Has making art helped you deal with the last 9 weeks?” remained very positive, with a third of respondents giving an answer between 91 and 100 out of 100 (where 0 was “not at all”, 50 was “neutral” and 100 was “very much”).

Throughout the COVID-19 period, support for the arts, funding and the general value of the arts became a topic of discussion, both within the arts field and more broadly. In the survey to accompany this volume we asked two new questions: “Did you feel valued for your art by society before lockdown?” and “Have you felt valued for your art by society during lockdown?”. The average responses for both questions were positive (61 for “before” and 67 “during” (where 0 was “not at all”, 50 was “neutral” and 100 was “Yes, definitely”), however while 23% of respondents felt they were less valued and 18% felt no difference, 59% of respondents said they felt more valued during lockdown than prior to lockdown.

Finally, participants were asked to share comments about how their art had changed during lockdown; the responses were quite varied, and some can be found elsewhere in this volume. While some people talked about the restrictions they were facing, a number also talked about this time as an opportunity to focus on their art more.

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Not being able to exhibit my art, except online or by email to friends, has been inhibiting. Not being able to travel to look for potential subjects has also been restricting.

Before COVID-19 I put family/friends before my art, during COVID-19 I have not been able to do that, so my art has taken centre stage. I have found this to be really helpful and plan to keep more time for art in the post COVID-19 world.

What I did last week continued for eight more weeks, and the work submitted appears in volume 4. There was also a ‘final’ gallery (volume 5) which encouraged participating artists to reflect on the whole period of this program. In addition to the printed volumes, all the work submitted for What I did last week remains available for viewing online at: www.bendigovenuesandevents.com.au under “Local Arts”.

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“I’ve been able to work on honing an individual style while also experimenting.

I’ve also been focusing on building a creative business and learning what steps I need to take to move towards having a professional arts practice.”

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Ainsley McPherson

Andre Sardone

Best Mates 16 July 2020

New Pod 19 July 2020 Here is my ‘New Pod’ made this week. The round pieces are called ‘slugs’ — punched out of 10mm steel plate in a local steel fabrication company, and discarded as waste.

Angela Morrissey David McComb (Blue Period) 12 July 2020 This is a painting of David McComb which has been inspired by Picasso’s Blue Period of art (1901-1904) but has been painted in my usual, Expressionist style of art. David McComb was the lead singer of Perth band ‘The Triffids’ and sadly passed away in 1999.

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Claire Clarke The Garden 17 July 2020

Diane Cardinal Thirsty Work 19 July 2020 Playing with charcoal on canvas on a very cold and wet weekend.

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Eliza Ledwidge Stars in the sky (Inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night and my new Prismacolor pencils) 19 July 2020 I started drawing during COVID-19 lockdown and I just can’t stop.

Greg Penno On the Ghan (Acrylic on Fabric) 16 July 2020 I saw this photo in a travel magazine and just had to paint it. I love the colours of the outback.

George O’Brien Life on Mars 18 July 2020 Tribute to David Bowie.

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Jane Ineson Acrobatic Life Model (Graphite) 18 July 2020 COVID-19 has challenged my usual art practice, which is to draw people from life. An online life drawing session removes much vital information about the experience, but it can offer opportunities to make longer drawings of poses that might only be possible for the model to hold for one or two minutes. This was drawn whilst the photo of the model was made available for 30 minutes from The Art Room. The drawing stops in mid process with the timer.

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Julie Kala Jane Coburn Harbour Houses (Gouache & Ink) 18 July 2020

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Memories of Dad (Acrylic on canvas board) 13 July 2020 Painting I completed of a photo of a work colleague’s dad as a young man. It was one of her mum’s favorite photos.

Katie Canfield Untitled 16 July 2020 I don’t usually show my art but have recently been introduced to your page. I have decided to jump out of my comfort zone and post my art. It is also the first time I have ever used colour in my work.

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Kathryn Harrison Covid activities #1 19 July 2020

Kaity Dajcic Bob the borb (Oil paint) 14 July 2020

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Kerry Punton Alexandra Fountain with pigeons (Acrylic on canvas) 18 July 2020

Dr Michael J Leach Contemporary Assonance 19 July 2020 Michael is a poet, epidemiologist, and lecturer at Monash University, Bendigo. His poems reside in such journals as ‘Cordite Poetry Review’ and ‘The Medical Journal of Australia’. This poem was inspired by the state of the contemporary world.

Melanie Thoren

Milton Long

Pamela (Mother) (Linoprint on paper) 17 July 2020

Enamel earrings 15 July 2020

The last few weeks I have been working on a series of linoprints featuring faces in teacups. This one is based on my Mother and a family heirloom teacup.

These earrings comprise a domed disc of fine (pure) silver with fine silver granules enamelled on.

The setting is sterling silver. The enamel is fused on at a temperature of 900 degrees celsius.

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Natasha Joyce First attempt; didn’t succulent 15 July 2020 Earlier this year I was sent a watercolour kit to keep me amused through surgery recovery. I’d never tried watercolours and was scared about using them.

COVID-19 gave me the space to have a go. I think my first attempt turned out ok… you might even say it didn’t succulent.

Paul Harrington The Contour Man 17 July 2020

Kathryn Stretch Pansie Hat (Acrylic on canvas) 19 July 2020

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“I have been challenging myself more to try different art forms and new ways of making art.”

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Andre Sardone A Blast from the Past 25 July 2020 This piece is a salute to my youth, memories of dimly lit arcades and 20 cent coins. With hints of a Newton’s Cradle, once the hanging pieces start moving it takes a while to stop.

Angela Morrissey Dingo 19 July 2020 This is a painting I did of a dingo, a native animal of Australia that I love and have met up close. The dingo has been painted in a painterly, Expressionist style in the style of Franz Marc whereas the background has been painted a more Van Gogh Post-Impressionist style.

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Ann McAlpin A new day begins 19 July 2020 Taken from hospital window the morning I came home.

Bruce Henderson Waiting for COVID to be over 24 July 2020 Taken at Lake Weeroona normally this time of the evening there are plenty of people around. In summer the Boardwalk is really rocking, however, on a cold winter’s COVID-19 night, it is quiet but still beautiful.

Chan Turpie Fire Truck 23 July 2020

Barb Fordham Star Gazing 26 July 2020 Amidst our present circumstances on earth, we can still marvel at the universe and have hope for the future.

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Duffy - Ha Ho Art To mask or not to mask, that is the question!

26 July 2020 Double Amy Winehouse paste up in Chancery lane.

Claire Clarke Pussy Cat on a ball 24 July 2020

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Eric Kala 13 houses on a hill 24 July 2020 I enjoy drawing unrealistic, colourful landscapes, showing the impossible.

Eliza Ledwidge Succulents (Prismacolor pencil) 26 July 2020

Frances Forge Outback Beauty, Simpson Desert 24 July 2020 Missing our camping holidays so revisited photos of a trip across the Simpson Desert and decided to paint the beauty to be found in the Outback.

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Gail Casey Pre-occupied (Detail) 26 July 2020 This is a detail of my new painting titled ‘Preoccupied’. I reached a point with it at least 3 times where I thought “this is finished” only to find myself having to change things the very next day. I’m still not there yet, maybe next week. Some things are hard to resolve.

Jane Ineson Life Drawing (Graphite) 18 July 2020

Greg Penno I’m following mum (Acrylic on fabric) 23 July 2020 Inspired by recent media showing the movement of whales.

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Life drawing has been a lifeblood for me. In a group session the model’s poses often change ten or more times, and the drawing process for each pose concludes on the timer. This has taught me the value of freedom from concern for outcome, and that there is no right or wrong in the process.

The most vital drawings happen for me when I let go of preconception and control. This is a warm up drawing from a photo offered for two minutes in an online session at The Art Room.

Janet Bromley Fly away little bird (Raffia, red t-shirt material and found feathers) 26 July 2020 Aboriginal contemporary artist working with recycled materials found in op shops and out in the bush. Janet’s completing her Master’s at La Trobe University Bendigo.

Nan to 10, mum to 2 and daughter to my lovely Mum Margaret Brooks (nee Rodwell), sibling to 6. Creative since birth believing that art making and art viewing are good for our mental health.

Jo Fraser Eyes on Indigo 23 July 2020 I’m pretty sure my Grandma would be mortified at my use of her embroidery threads! She was a very accomplished embroiderer. However, in recent times I have become excited by the medium of threads on cloth as a pathway to self expression and I am starting to understand why Grandma liked it so much.

Jin Turpie Baby Dragon 24 July 2020

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Kathryn Harrison

Portrait of Kelly and Tree 24 July 2020

When you dog dies in COVID-19, you suffer (Procreate. iPad) 26 July 2020

I took this photo of the artist Kelly Hartland while we were involved in a workshop with CreateA (CreateAbility). Much of our workshop was modified to maintain physical distance but we found we could get as close to trees as we wanted.

Julie Kala Old Church 21 July 2020 Bendigo has many beautiful old buildings and I just want to paint them all! This church has been closed for quite some time but still stands tall and proud in Golden Square. I did have to add a couple on their wedding in the left hand corner to personalise it.

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Kathryn Stretch “I carry your heart” (tryptich) (Acrylic on canvas) 26 July 2020

Kerry Punton Eastville Farm (Acrylic on canvas) 26 July 2020

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Maddy Lynch School Binder Beautiful (Pencil and ink on coloured card) 21 July 2020 Found an old school binder and got inspired to draw on it, haha.

Dr Michael J Leach Mandatory Masks 22 July 2020 Michael is a poet, epidemiologist, and lecturer at Monash University, Bendigo. His poems reside in such journals as ‘Cordite Poetry Review’ and ‘The Medical Journal of Australia’. This poem was inspired by news that masks would become mandatory in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire during the second wave of COVID-19.

Meg Holmes Still life, pomegranates and quinces. Early winter produce 20 July 2020

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Milton Long Enamel pendant with green agate bead drop and commercially produced snake chain 21 July 2020 This pendant was made using the enamelling technique known as Basse Thaille (pronounced bahss-Tah-ee). With this technique a pattern is made on a piece of silver with high and low points and a translucent enamel is fired on top. The deeper points are a much darker shade than the higher points. The enamel is on fine silver, the rest of the piece is sterling silver.

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Paul Casey “Sitting on Stairs” laundry playground (Gouache) 26 July 2020

Paul Harrington

Pippa Walker

Puffing Billy 24 July 2020

The walk to the vegie garden 26 July 2020 This is a person with her dog.

She has picked some vegies to bring home.

She is having fun.

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“I’ve used this lockdown time to rethink my passion for art.”

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Ainsley McPherson

Andre Sardone

“Now listen son” (Clock Face in Gouache) 27 July 2020

Chimes 2 August 2020 It is a constant battle for me to resist incorporating movement in my artwork. This piece started as a test for a proof of concept and ended up as a complete little unit of quirkiness. When the handle is turned the steel balls move up and down to activate the chimes.

Angela Morrissey A Woman and a Man IV 30 July 2020 In Proverbs 30:18-19 Agur son of Jakeh said that there were four things that he didn’t understand and one of them was ‘the way a man and a woman fall in love’. This drawing is from a series of drawings and paintings that promote love, fidelity and tenderness.

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Barb Fordham Calming the Storm 2 August 2020 If we believe, we have hope. Then the worst storm can be calmed.

Duffy - Ha Ho Art KAPOW! (Acrylic on board) 3 August 2020 This is a painting I started in February this year for a solo exhibition in Violet Town, when lockdown hit! I eventually got it back to Bendigo last week & decided that it could do with a little refinement.

The Caramello reference was my feeble attempt to evoke pathos. Remember climate change? Kapow!

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Des Lowry

Ellen Lee Osterfield

French Connection (Watercolour) 2 August 2020

Rainbow Lorikeet in bottlebrush! (Watercolour) 22 July 2020

This piece is based on a photograph I took when staying in the village of Buis, France. I painted this piece because I like the textures one can find on old walls.

Eliza Ledwidge Yummy Gummy (Prismacolor pencils) 2 August 2020

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Eric Kala Three Ships 29 July 2020 Kutsikas pup and a place where impossible becomes possible.

Frankie O Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland 29 July 2020 This watercolour painting was a component for the online sketching class, ‘Watercolours on Location’ focusing on working from dark to light.

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Gail Casey Pre-occupied. Stilled Life. (Acrylic on canvas) 2 August 2020

Genevieve Draper Port Fairy (Watercolour) 2 August 2020

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Jane Coburn Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) 2 August 2020 ATC’s must be 2 & a half, by 3 & a half inches.

Their purpose is for trading with fellow-artists.

I’ve done these with copic pens & black ink.

Jin Turpie A rose for my Nan’s birthday 31 July 2020

Julie Kala Jane Ineson Life Drawing (Graphite) 1 August 2020 Drawn in a Zoom session from a photo offered

by The Art Room for 30 minutes.

Old Garage on Eaglehawk Road 27 July 2020 Old run down buildings fascinate me and I have driven past this old place for many years now. I finally decided to take a photo to use for a watercolour. Apparently this was used as a local garage for a mechanic and has been closed for about 40 years. I have added the child sitting on the fence as it could have been the child of whoever owned the business, who knows, but I would love to know more about its history.

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Karim Sakar Shine on you crazy diamond (Sharpie and BIC colours on sketchbook paper) 25 July 2020

Kathryn Harrison

Kerry Punton

Happy 40th Harry Potter 31 July 2020

Grevillea (Acrylic on canvas) 2 August 2020

Harry Potter and J.K Rowling’s birthday

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Maddy Lynch

Dr Michael J Leach

Crooked Blue (Grey lead pencil with Posca pen for the eyes) 30 July 2020

R0 = 2 1 August 2020

I really wanted to push out of my usual soft, “pretty” portraits for something a bit rawer and sketchier.

This drawing was done using a photograph taken by Russian artist Andrew Kovalev as a reference.

Michael is a poet, epidemiologist, and lecturer at Monash University, Bendigo. This poem was inspired by content from a university report to the Australian Government (1): ‘The basic reproduction number (R0) is the reproduction number when there is no immunity from past exposures or vaccination, nor any deliberate intervention in disease transmission…[The reproduction number] is defined as the mean number of infections generated during the infectious period of a single infective.’

(1) Becker NG, et al. Using Mathematical Models to Assess Responses to an Outbreak of an Emerged Viral Respiratory Disease. National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, ANU: Canberra, 2006, p 6.

Max Dorer Minotaur and Theseus 28 July 2020

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Zoya Makarova Hope is the thing with feathers 30 July 2020

Paul Casey Young composer and the Poster (in progress) (Acrylic on canvas) 2 August 2020

I saw a tiny female fairy wren jumping around my garden. She came quite close to me, busy with whatever she was doing and seemingly unafraid of me. Her presence cheered me up and made me think of a poem by Emily Dickinson, ‘Hope is the thing with feathers’. I created this painting while contemplating the importance of hope and noticing beauty in these strange times.

Sue Jeavons Jumper & Mask 31 July 2020 My recent creative energy has focussed more practically on knitting a jumper for my grandson & sewing masks.

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4 August-10 August 2020

“I am finding myself attracted to much more ‘crafty’ expressions like weaving and stitching pieces into existing works, which I’ve never tried before and had no idea I had any proficiency with. Weird.”

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Andre Sardone Mesmeric 9 August 2020 As the handle is turned this piece comes to life.

Another experiment involving mechanical movement and interactivity.

Carol Woodhams A Courtyard in Tropea, Italy 8 August 2020

Angela Morrissey A Woman and a Man (Purple) I 5 August 2020 This drawing is inspired by the following Bible passage: “Cover me with kisses, for your love is better than wine (Song of Solomon 1:2).” The Song of Solomon is a fine example of Middle Eastern erotic literature that celebrates the love between a woman and a man.

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Spent a few weeks in southern Italy a couple of years ago and thanks to Iso, I’ve finally got around to attempt painting one of my many inspiring photos from that holiday.

Duffy - Ha Ho Art

Eliza Ledwidge

Nice Dream 2020 (Acrylic on canvas) 9 August 2020

Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc. 9 August 2020

So this is pretty much finished, other than, as always, I will reassess it once it is stretched or framed...

David Stephensen A Round on the House—Pythagoras 2 August 2020 Solo virtual choir. This round was composed in the 1960s by science communicator David Ellyard, explaining the Theorem of Pythagoras. ‘The square on the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the two adjacent sides, fa la la, and hey nonny no’.

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Eric Kala Grey Village Landscape 4 August 2020 I was going to colour this one, but decided to experiment with just lead pencil shading. I did not erase any of the prep drawing, so part of a clothesline can be seen as well as the cross on the church.

Gail Casey Chair (Surface Pro drawing) 9 August 2020 One of several domestic studies from the confines of home.

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Gillian Fallon

Helen Lunt

Owl

Bendigo Wax-flower on Leanganook Track, Spring Gully (Photography) 6 August 2020

7 August 2020 Recycled materials (old drink coasters, buttons, florist wire, bamboo and mainly peacock feathers) make this owl: using an old 48 record as the base.

Jane Coburn Inklings 6 August 2020 This drawing, in graphite pencil and pen, was inspired by an accidental ink spot. I folded the paper several times (while thinking of the Rorschach Psychological test), and once dry, saw 2 “figures” (I’ve photographed them, with the drawing).

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Jane Ineson Life Drawing (Graphite) 8 August 2020 I love expressing drama when there is only five minutes to seize the moment!

Julie Kala The Clothesline 3 August 2020

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Childhood memories of swinging on the Hills Hoist are things we cherish when we reflect back on the good times. Who else loved the frill of flying through the air? I used to make hammocks for my cats on the clothesline so they could enjoy the ride with me.

Kathryn Harrison

Kerry Punton

Covid Housework 8 August 2020

Jug and bowl of eggs (Acrylic on canvas) 9 August 2020

I am actually finding the mask quite challenging to wear.

I feel like I am suffocating but I do admire the aesthetics of masks hanging from the clothesline and imagine how strange that sight would have been in 2019.

Kim Lowe Red? (Watercolour on cold pressed) 2 August 2020

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Max Dorer Odysseus caught by the Cyclops. The Khalkotauroi - the fire breathing bulls of Aeetes 4 August 2020

Paul Casey The young composer and the poster (Acrylic on canvas) 9 August 2020

Dr Michael J Leach

A work in progress still.

Press Conferences 7 August 2020 Michael is a poet, epidemiologist, and lecturer at Monash University, Bendigo. This artwork—a word cloud—was inspired by listening to press conferences.

It is based on words that stood out to the artist and does not reflect actual qualitative data.

Sue Jeavons Silver Chain 9 August 2020 With the return to lockdown this silversmithing project at Bendigo Gem Club is stalling again.

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“I have needed a hobby and I chose drawing. With new Prismacolor pencils I have been able to explore drawing and colouring. I have surprised myself at what I have been able to do...”

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Andre Sardone Interactive Bird Feeder 16 August 2020 This piece had been a half finished test until today when I finally finished it off. As the birds land for the seed, the crossbar pivots and the mill ball hits the bearing. The bell that I bought in Istanbul last year also rings, which announces that the birds are about.

These crimson rosellas were quick to test it out.

Credit to Bridget Finch for the photo.

Angela Morrissey The Revenge of the Killer Hairdresser 15 August 2020

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When I was studying Media at TAFE I was in a dark corridor and a group of peroxide blonde hairdressing students in tight black minis came strutting down the corridor and I thought it looked like something out of a bad horror film! The drawing is Manga inspired.

Barb Fordham Back track to Barraport (Watercolour) 16 August 2020 This watercolour is of a country road I used to bike ride & horse ride on. Great memories!

Bruce Henderson A panorama take on the side of the road Sunday Afternoon 16 August 2020 This image is made of 8 frames merged on the computer then manipulated through 16 separate layers to highlight and render different aspects of the view, finally sections of the image were rerendered to give a brush/painted style finish.

Dale Little Artist Trading Cards 16 August 2020 I worked on this collection of Artist Trading Cards to exchange with a dedicated group of embroiderers. Various themes are offered as a focus. I like to experiment with different styles and techniques. These then become inspirations for other pieces of textile art or embroidery.

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Deborah Blake Reflections before Night 27 July 2020 Looking through photos taken the week before the present restrictions came into place.

Des Lowry Buster (Watercolour) 16 August 2020 With Buster now in his 14th year, I thought it was high time I tried capturing one of his endearing poses, his ‘smile’.

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Ellen Lee Osterfield Black Duck (Pen and ink) 11 August 2020 I captured the image of this black duck on an outing to Kennington reservoir when the water was quite low and the ground was cracked and dry, making for a very interesting back drop. My first completed artwork in pen and ink!

Elly Oper 1950s evening gown 9 August 2020 This dress was quite the challenge for me and a bit of an experiment. I based the bodice off Marilyn Monroe’s pink dress from ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, the bodice was draped and hand sewn over a bustier then attached to the skirt. Picture taken by my mother.

Eric Kala Kutsikas Pup 10 August 2020 Kutsika’s pup loves going for walks in the country.

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Florence Hodson Roger’s Brother 4 August 2020 Roger is a talking car form a Peppa Pig episode. Florence imagined what his brother might look like and drew him.

Frankie O Girtie Galah 8 August 2020 Collage and gold leaf hand embellished print from my One Digital Drawing a Day series. So much fun to muck around with an existing image.

Glenda Anstey-Sprigg Hidden Riches 15 August 2020

Gillian Fallon My brother Quentin 16 August 2020 Pencil drawing drawn from a photo found on Facebook.

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Using only bisque fired pinch pots and with no way to glaze, completing ceramic work has become interesting.

This ceramic container uses alcohol inks and bronze leaf to capture the subtle colours of late autumn.

Found objects highlight the riches found in nature.

Greg Penno Peregrine Ridge (Acrylic on canvas) 10 August 2020 These are three pieces, acrylic on canvas, and the view from the Peregrine Ridge Winery, East of Toolleen.

It’s well worth visiting the Winery for the magnificent view looking east towards Corop and Rushworth.

Jane Coburn

Jane Ineson

Harbour Houses 2 15 August 2020

Thanks for the cuppa and a chat (Graphite) 16 August 2020

This is another version of an earlier submission. In gouache & ink again, but using a different limited palette.

Though I did not take them for granted, these privileges are more treasured than ever.

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Julie Kala Jin Turpie Alien Gamer 14 August 2020

Magpie nesting 10 August 2020 A friend took a few photos of magpies gathering nesting material and was happy for me to use this one to paint in oils but I changed the background to include a bit of wattle.

Kathryn Harrison Bored…

11 August 2020 I know it is a bit selfish to wallow in boredom but I want my life to be full of people, galleries, theatre, cinemas, restaurants. Instead: ennui.

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Kathryn Stretch The Two of Us (Acrylic paint on vintage case) 16 August 2020

Kay Aitken Hellebores 14 August 2020 I was struck by the beauty and variety of these hellebores at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garde, Mount Tomah in 2019. A nice memory now drawn in pencil.

Lucy Hodson Rainy Days 8 August 2020 This was a collaboration between Lucy and her Dad on a rainy afternoon.

Lynda Williams Gone fishing 11 August 2020 I live in Marong. I sell out of Arts of Olde Bridgewater and Marong Post Office.

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Dr Michael J Leach Hyperpolypharmacy 15 August 2020

Michael is a poet and epidemiologist at Monash University, Bendigo. He originally trained in pharmacy. Michael’s poems reside in ‘Cordite’, ‘The Australian Journal of Pharmacy’, and elsewhere. This poem was inspired by reflecting on hyperpolypharmacy—the concurrent use of 10+ medications.

Michael Watson Mastercopy of Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, 1665 10 August 2020

What better way to improve in technical skill than to study and complete an accurate copy of a masterpiece. Countless hours of measuring and correction brought me to this finished attempt at one of the greatest portraits of all time.

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Paul Casey Two watercolours of two eras 16 August 2020

Big families share space during daily routines, sometimes for years, as style and house fixtures change.

Peter Fountain Landlines #3 (Chalk and acrylic) 10 August 2020

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Vivienne Holmes Flower in pencil 15 August 2020

Zoya Makarova My daughter Persephone 11 August 2020

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“There has certainly been a growing awareness of art as a way to relax and beyond that to actually process the emotional upheaval of COVID-19.”

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Barb Fordham Rock Rose 23 August 2020

We have this beautiful soft petalled Rock Rose growing in our garden. It’s a delight that Spring is almost here.

Angela Morrissey Mary Magdalene II 17 August 2020

This is an oil painting of Mary Magdalene where Greek Orthodox style meets Expressionism. Mary Magdalene was a resident of Magdala, a town on the southwestern coast of the Sea of Galilee. She became a follower of Jesus after He healed her by casting out seven demons (Luke 8:1-2).

Audrey Savage My bedroom door 18 August 2020

This makes me feel happy when I look at it. (My dog Percy loves it too).

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Bridie Margaret O’Toole Bright blue eyes (Pencil and Digital) 23 August 2020

Bruce Henderson Winters sunset 23 August 2020

A shot taken of the sun setting through cloudy, cold skies over Lake Tyrell.

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Duffy - Ha Ho Art COVID-19 Desire (Pencil on paper) 19 August 2020

A pencil study to scale for a large canvas which will form part of a proposed triptych.

Colby and Aunty Jac The park is closed… that’s a snake and spider and a tractor (Water on magic calligraphy paper) 19 August 2020

Denyse Dalton Three House Plants (Gouache on paper) 17 August 2020

To keep my creative momentum up during lockdown and remote learning, I needed a simple routine. One element of that routine is a freestyle small painting to be completed each weekday. This one kicked off last week.

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Des Lowry Buster’s best friend, Toby 22 August 2020

Buster and Toby went for a walk together in the One Tree Hill reserve almost every morning for ten years until 2018. I wasn’t confident enough that I had the technical skill to tackle his portrait until recently.

Eric Kala 33 different coloured pencils 18 August 2020

Frances Forge Italowie Gorge, Gammon Ranges 21 August 2020

Florence and Lucy Hodson

Looking forward to revisiting our beautiful outback when border restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, enjoying the time I have to paint and practise watercolour techniques.

Fairey Garden 22 August 2020

This nature collage was created with flower petals and leaves found on a walk.

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Heidi Franklin Rhonan & Millie 22 August 2020

Jane Coburn Yellow (& Black) Submarine 19 August 2020

A few years ago, I drew “Octopus’s Garden”, after having the Beatles’ song in my head for weeks. “Yellow (& Black) Submarine” came about, in the same way.

Medium used was black & yellow ink in pens. You’ve probably guessed that I’m a Richmond fan!

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Jane Ineson Covid’s Gift

23 August 2020

Julie Kala

Jin Turpie

Old toy 18 August 2020

A horse for mum 22 August 2020

While walking around the Bendigo Swap Meet last November, this old pedal tractor caught my attention so I asked the stall owner if I could take a photo to use for a painting. I don’t think the Swap Meet will be running this year due to COVID-19 so will just have to go through my old photos and reminisce.

Kathryn Harrison Draw from the Imagination 18 August 2020

Judith Jacobs In Lockdown 18 August 2020

Random selection of unrelated objects in a box, in isolation.

I have discovered the joys of doing small online courses. I have completed one called Draw from the Imagination and am about to start another — Biographical cartoons. They are delivered from a variety of South American artists. I love South American art.

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Kathryn Stretch No place like home (Acrylic on canvas) 23 August 2020

I painted this for my sister’s birthday, but I can’t be with her until they open the SA border. In the meantime, just like Dorothy, I have been a bit homesick and have come to know that there truly is “no place like home...” To reflect this I painted silver balls (Rundle mall) in the Emerald city and Sturt peas instead of poppies. Perhaps if we click our heels together, this pandemic will be over.

Kerry Punton Three Spotted Pardalotes (Acrylic on canvas) 17 August 2020

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Leah Macdonald

Lynda Williams

Connection (Acrylic on Canvas) 21 August 2020

Ba Ba 17 August 2020

The latest in a series of abstract pieces representing ideas and/or emotions.

Inspired by the neighbours’ pet lamb, called Ba Ba who comes running when you call her name. This is a lucky lamb who will never be served with mint sauce.

Dr Michael J Leach Hygiene (of the Physical and Sleep Varieties) 17 August 2020

Michael is a poet and epidemiologist at Monash University, Bendigo. His poems reside in ‘Cordite, Medical Journal of Australia’, and elsewhere. This poem stemmed from experimentation with the term ‘deep clean’—a term frequently heard in the media of late.

Milton Long Earings 17 August 2020

These earrings have been commissioned by a family member to match a previously made pendant. They are made of fine silver (999), sterling silver (925), enamel and silver leaf. Fusing the silver leaf onto enamel often results in unpredictable effects, so these enamels are the result of attempt number four!

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Summer Richardson School grounds through an Impressionist lens 31 July 2020

Prior to remote learning I took a photo and used Photoshop to make it look Impressionistic.

Peter Fountain Landlines #2 20 August 2020

I spend quite a bit of time riding my unicycle through local bush with a close eye on the earth in front, around and beneath me; much of this land has been drastically reshaped by mining or denuded through cycles of bushfire. The resulting landforms are stark and haunting.

Vivienne Holmes

Zara Ciise

Coloured pencil flowers on brown paper 23 August 2020

Fallen Leaves 19 August 2020

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25 August-31 August 2020

“I think my art has become more reflective.

It challenges me to enjoy the world we live in and to share that beauty & mystery with others.”

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Andre Sardone Bird Feeder Gong 30 August 2020

I like to explore the ways that the local fauna can interact with my artwork. In this version, as these crimson rosellas land on the feeding dish it swings and an internal cog strikes the cylinder resulting in a deep gong, which resonates but doesn’t frighten the birds.

Photograph by Bridget Finch showing the beautiful colours of the Australian bush.

Angela Morrissey Spiderman 30 August 2020

I did a drawing of Spiderman, as I believe in the importance of superheroes and how movies like Marvel show us that good can overcome and win over evil.

We need more superheroes in real life although our emergency service personnel are our true heroes in these times of crisis!

Barb Fordham Durba Springs (Jurrpa), Canning Stock Route 30 August 2020

My watercolour depicting a wonderful memory of a fantastic trip. I appreciate the adventures we have had and look forward to enjoying more in the future.

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Eliza Ledwidge Summer Watermelon (Prismacolor pencils) 30 August 2020

Bridie Margaret O’Toole My Mum’s friend loves cats 26 August 2020

Eric Kala

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Wake Up! (Pencil on cartridge paper) 31 August 2020

Working through the Alphabet, letter “M”.

A sketch for a large canvas that will form part of a triptych for my upcoming show.

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Iain Wilson Greg Penno

Isolation 30 August 2020

Desert Flows 25 August 2020

Heidi Franklin Picnic At The Lake 30 August 2020

Jane Ineson Life Drawing (Graphite) 29 August 2020

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Kathryn Harrison

Swimming with the Alien 27 August 2020

Living with the mask 24 August 2020

Julie Kala 70s (Acrylic on canvas board) 24 August 2020

Eric in the 70s on the family VW Beetle.

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Kerry Punton Wattlebirds on the gums (Acrylic on canvas) 28 August 2020

Kathryn Stretch Aussie Bird (Acrylic on canvas) 26 August 2020

Leah Macdonald Despair (Acrylic and charcoal on canvas) 30 August 2020

The latest in a series of abstract pieces representing ideas and/or emotions.

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Lynda Williams Kurma the chicken 25 August 2020

Pottery chicken made with raku clay from Bendigo Pottery. Challenged myself to create a large chicken head and wattle glazed, body stained black.

Milton Long Pendant, sterling silver, copper, enamel 25 August 2020

This is the last in the crackle-base series. I have bought some new enamels and will be experimenting with them over the coming weeks.

Paul Casey The big Charing Cross painting (Gouache) 30 August 2020

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Dr Michael J Leach Pledge 24 August 2020

Michael is an epidemiologist-poet at Monash University, Bendigo. His poems reside in Cordite, Medical Journal of Australia, and elsewhere. This poem is a golden shovel after Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Everything Changes’. It was written in memory of Judith Carolyn Leach (1953-2020).

Shae Hellstedt

Shell Long

Are the eyes enough?

25 August 2020

A space to be 25 August 2020

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1 September-7 September 2020

“I suppose I’ve got a bit more daring and am trying different things.”

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Barb Fordham Gariwerd/Grampians in the Mist 6 September 2020

This Spring, I’m missing our visit to a wonderful part of our country - because of COVID-19. In this watercolour I have depicted the grandeur of the rocks and flora of this beautiful landscape.

Andre Sardone Bonnie 6 September 2020

Commissioned by a lady from Echuca who had seen a big red rabbit while on holiday years ago and wanted one. My daughter in Melbourne designed this and I organised the laser cutting, fabrication and powder coating. A great little project that came together well.

Angela Morrissey Female Nude I 5 September 2020

SBS On Demand still has Life Drawing UK and some of the poses online so I used one of the poses to draw the female figure. I find drawing the female nude easier than the male because the female form has curves in all the right places.

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Bridie Margaret O’Toole Rosie Boy (Digital) 2 September 2020

Duffy - Ha Ho Art Butterfly kisses 7 September 2020

Work in progress, Butterfly Kisses is a cut out and the central piece of my upcoming installation at the Conservatory in Rosalind Park as part of the City of Greater Bendigo Art In The Conservatory event. Hand painted acrylic on board.

Eliza Ledwidge

Eric Kala

Florence and Lucy Hodson

The Pup 2 September 2020

Rainbow Safari 2 September 2020

Spring is here.

Created with the help of their Aunty Bridie to fill in their Wednesday afternoon. Who doesn’t love paint and glitter?!

Sunny Flowers (Watercolour) 6 September 2020

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Frances Forge Outback Shearing Shed 6 September 2020

Greg Penno The Shack on the Hill (Acrylic on canvas) 4 September 2020

Frankie O Frankie Kookaburra 5 September 2020

I’ve take several of my bird prints, from my One Digital Drawing a Day series, and embellished them with gold leaf and collage. It has been an exciting evolution for me and my process.

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I think I’ve become addicted to painting! I have been ignoring the sunshine this week while working through the challenge of painting a building. A plus side to staying at home: opportunity to practise and extend newly learnt watercolour painting skills.

Geraldine Stills Father Rob

Fr Rob first became a celebrity singer on The X Factor a couple of years ago. Since COVID-19 he has expanded his online Ministry called FRG Ministry to reach thousands of people in isolation all around the world. We are fortunate to have him in Bendigo at St Kilian’s and I tried to capture his multi talents in the portrait.

Heidi Franklin Nap Time With Millie 1 September 2020

Jane Ineson Life Drawing (Graphite) 5 September 2020

Josephine Walsh

Jane Coburn

A new skill learned during lockdown 6 September 2020

Seascape Simplified 2 September 2020

Another gouache seascape, but more “minimalistic” than earlier paintings. Learning from every piece.

I think the paper left white in places is quite effective, and will be something I’ll repeat.

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Jin Turpie Prince Zuko 2 September 2020

Kathryn Harrison Online learning and …can I fly away 30 August 2020

I am hearing/reading about how hard many students and parents are finding online learning. I hope that students who love art can get wings by being creative and find some relief.

This work was done on my iPad using Procreate.

Julie Kala Abandoned 2 September 2020

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Lynda Williams

Laughing Kookaburras (Acrylic on canvas) 7 September 2020

Make my day 31 August 2020

My attempt of painting the negative covered canvas with black gesso then set about creating the face.

Dr Michael J Leach Kim Lowe Ruby 26 August 2020

Worst Winter’s Welcome Warmth 1 September 2020

Michael is a poet and epidemiologist at Monash University School of Rural Health, Bendigo. His poems reside in ‘Cordite Poetry Review’, ‘The Medical Journal of Australia’, and elsewhere. This poem was written while reflecting on winter 2020.

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Milton Long Earrings: sterling silver, fine silver, enamel 2 August 2020

This enamel is an experiment with fine silver “chips”.

Paul Casey Early Morning Light (Acrylic on canvas) 6 September 2020

After doing the gouache last week of this large canvas hanging in the studio, I decided to finish it — the morning haze after sunrise at the fountain.

Vivienne Holmes Dragonfly (Colour pencil drawing on brown paper) 6 September 2020

Drawn from photograph taken from ‘Fractions in Time’ book by clever Castlemaine photographer Susan McBratney.

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Sylvia Hewitt Beyond Beechworth (Mokulito print) 28 August 2020

I am creating artworks of the journey we have taken to move down here from the North Queensland town of Townsville. The variety and diversity of the landscapes in Victoria, to me, are just magical.

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