2009 Events

Fernbrook Garden & Botanical Art Gallery Presents

The management at ‘Fernbrook’ are delighted to present

‘Brush by Brush’ Drawn from the Australian bush
An exhibition of Australian Native Flora and Fauna

August 1 – 30 2009
Thurs Fri Sat Sun & Monday 10am – 4.30pm

Some of Australia’s foremost Botanical Artists come together to present a collection of finely detailed watercolour paintings and limited edition prints depicting Australian Native Plants

Capturing the amazing diversity of our Australian flora and with the increased interest in our indigenous plants these artworks will be sure to enchant the viewer and to enhance the wall space in any home or commercial venue.

All artists represented have work in both Australian and international collections

Beverly Allen, Deirdre Bean, Annie Hughes
Angela Lober, David Mackay, Elaine Musgrave, Trisha Oktober, Narelle Thomas,
Marion Westmacott

In addition to the paintings and prints, timber sculptures and bronzes of native fauna will also be on display as will a beautiful selection of jewellery artfully created from rainforest seeds, sea beans and native fibres

Sculpture by Robert Fry and Tom McMahon Robert Fry exhibits delightful sculptures of native animals finely carved from Australian timbers and Tom McMahon exhibits a collection of small bronze sculptures also depicting Australian native fauna. The exquisite jewellery by Abby Rose is unique and colourful, handcrafted using seeds that she has collected from her local area in northern Queensland. Abby uses both native seeds and early trading seeds and also includes sea beans that wash ashore.

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