Artist Highlight: Marlene Dickerson, La Lucia-KZN

Marlene is one of the most fascinating artists around - with such a varied range of subject matter, one would expect to see a favourite(subject) emerging which would overshadow the rest, not so - these photos are testimony to that - totally different in style and composition - yet equal in application & quality of stroke, colour, light and shadow - inspiring!!

As inspiring is Marlene's humble and tenacious approach to her work - the best of what she can give....is what you get!

The two paintings shown here (Township and Trout Waters) are not on exhibit; although they are available - photos of the work to be exhibited were not available at the time of the post

To be exhibited - Seascape, Drakensburg, Sunflowers and a set (2) of Herero Women

Artist Highlight :Lynda Anderson,Durban North -KZN

Disarming charm and style are displayed in Lyndas' oil paintings.

Particularly in the painting of the Cape Flower Seller, where she has captured the very essence of her subject!!

These paintings will be on exhibit. Another oil, not shown here "Blue Gloves" - a nude - somewhat cheeky in style, will also be shown.

Artist Highlight: Trish Lang, Ballito-KZN

It's so exciting having Trish's on again!
- Inspired drama & romantic flair....
-That's how I view her work - have a look
at the posted photo's - You're sure to
agree!!..her choice of subject matter
is further proof of this - see the painting:
the "Jewess - after J H Sandler"




I asked Trish why she paints - "......because I like it!!....and I like to try different things!!"..........I think that sums up her paintings...different/interesting/..........anything but boring!!

Artist Highlight: June Burgess, Durban North-KZN

June's gentle and quiet nature is evident in the style
and approach she adopts in her paintings...



The photos shown here,are of paintings which will be on exhibit - they
express all that June feels about painting:



"I just love it!!.......I just don't think of anything else when I paint - it takes me into another space!!"

Maureen Swanepoel, Durban North-KZN

Maureen's paintings embue her colourful, feisty personality
- though she mainly paints still life florals and fruit, they're
full of bold, strong strokes of colour ............as are her easels!!
She does however, embrace a gentleness and softness when
called for - as the photos shown here, demonstrate

Maureen had this to say" I started painting after I retired at age 55 and I find it much more fulfilling than any other career!!"

Ann Maree Harrington, Queensburgh -KZN

Ann Maree's paintings are as brimful of smiles as she is!! Depth, warmth and all things wonderful in nature - captured with such careful detail,

rampant colour and a style that draws your full attention!!
She is an art teacher - teaching children (from the young age of 2 who are encouraged to explore and discover various mediums )and adults. Ann Maree's involvement in the realm of art is extensive and I think it well worth mentioning that she is the sister of one of our top South African artists, Anton Benzon




Ann Maree tells us about her life - her world of art " Art and creativity rules my life! It's a joy I want to share - the quirky, the beautiful , light & colour. Not only should I share my joy; but I want everyone, especially the children, to learn to love & express their own creativity...."

Artist Highlight - Colleen Barker, Durban North - KZN

Colleen is one of those 'together' artists!!- So organised within her realm of creativity - it's been a pleasure having Colleen on board for all of the exhibitions!..............what she promises, she delivers!!

She has a keen eye for colour and form and is equally at home with oils & pastels.

Her subjects are diverse - she's not afraid of going out on a limb....as seen in the photos of her 2 paintings "All things bright & beautiful" below................





Colleen gave me a brief history " I started painting with Sheila Walton at P.E.Technicon 30 years ago. When we moved to Durban, I became a student of Lesley Freeman - where I've been for the last 5 years. I love art of ANY KIND!!...and choose to work mainly in oils & pastels"