Artists

The Artists

Painters, Life Artists & Sculptors

Linda Anderson (Zohns), Sue Burkhill,    Joyce Collins,   Roger Edwards,   Phyl Eustace, Laurie Evans,
John Good,   Myra Good,    Dianne Harris, Ian Holwell,     Barbara Jenkins ,   Barbara McLeod, Kaye Miller,
Nino Musumeci,    Doris Percival,     Val Potter ,    Rhonda Quanchi,   Diane Ross,    Lyn Seng Hpa,    Betty Smith,     Shirley Strachan,     Jill Vance

Woodworkers

Ruben Collins, Leo Crawford, Richard Parkin

Paper Tole

Heather Lockland

Jewellery

Lyn Lackmann, Jenny Parkin

Craft

Carol Craig, Noreen Crawford, Terry Holwell, Joyce Matherson

Linda Anderson (Zohs)	Painter and Sculptor:
	Linda's early years were spent in New Zealand and she moved to Australia 30 years ago and has lived in Queensland and Victoria. Linda works under her maiden name (Zohs) and can't remember a time when she hasn't created art. Linda recently graduated with a Diploma of Visual Art from The Chisolm Institute and has moved to Glenorchy where she has joined The Stawell Railway Gallery and The Deep Lead Art Group. Linda considers herself to be a Visual Artist, public Artist and Sculptor. She works in Oils, Pastels, Acrylics, Water Colours and sculpts in a wide variety of media including Limestone, Paper Mache, Metals, Clay, found Objects to name a few. Her work shows a love of nature and a passion for the lyrics of old ballads not to mention a fascination for cyclic energy, movement, living, dying and the unknown and unusual. The skeleton and graveyards hold a deep interest and uses them to create a lasting memory of lives gone and stories untold. Linda sees herself as a Story teller and her art as a means to interpret all of this. To see work by Linda click here.
Joyce Collins	Painter:
	Joyce as a young woman, read a lot about water colour paintings and loved to sketch. When she moved to Moonambel, it was the beauty here and of the Grampians that gave her the urge to paint. Joyce and her husband took part in many craft shows where they met the Glovers who were inspirational in getting Joyce started on oil paintings and they became important "family" members. Joyce would meet with a group once a week and would go "bush" for the day painting around Stawell. Since 1990, Joyce spends the winter in Narooma, NSW where the warmer weather helps her to keep painting. To see work by Joyce click here.
Ruben Collins	Woodworker:
	Ruben discovered a skill with wood in 1956 when he married and built furniture for their first home. As the family grew, he turned his hand to making canoes and toys, 30 paddle boards and small wooden boats which still survive the sea 35 years on. He continued with the toy making, taking part in the Rotary Craft Show in Maryborough for many years and won an award in the ir Force Trade Fair in Stawell. Ruben's gift is in seeing the artistic beauty in wood and, after watching people wood turn in Tilba, NSW, for many years, He eventually purchased a wood turning lathe, a dream for his retirement years. To see work by Ruben click here.
Carol Craig	Patchwork, Quilting, Craft:
	Carol was born in Bacchus Marsh and moved around several times while growing up. She spent her teenage years in Ballarat, where she met and married her husband Arch. She has always enjoyed needlework, knitting, sewing etc. Making many of her children's and also her own clothes. After Carol and Arch were married they lived in Ararat for five and half years before moving to Stawell. Carol enjoyed designing and making costumes for the Stawell Calisthenics group and later for the Stawell Music Ensemble, which performed shows of 'Gilbert & Sullivan', Oklahoma etc. She has been interested in Patchwork and Quilting for many years and has made numerous quilts etc. Carol still continues to make many other works of craft like bags, lavender bags and cupcake pincushions. To see work by Carol click here.
Leo Crawford	Wood Turner:
	Leo was raised in Snake Valley via Ballarat where he met his wife Noreen. They were married in 1970 and returned to settle in Stawell in 1974 where Leo worked as a truck driver at Mornane & Harney, Stawell Brick Co, City of Stawell, Stawell Freighters and currently for Sandlands Bus Company. Leo and Noreen bought themselves a wood lathe for Christmas. They have attended many wood shows all over Victoria, learning the tricks of the trade along the way. They have also spent many hours with Harvey Pearce a well-known wood turner in Ballarat. Leo was invited to join The Railway Station Gallery in 1998. He enjoys working with all woods deciduous trees and burls and the amazing colours from the wood. Leo makes such objects as clocks, vases, bowls, plates, and tables etc. Noreen helps out with the smaller articles. Leo enjoys woodturning, as he finds it very rewarding to see the end product. To see work by Leo click here.
Roger Edwards	Painter:
	A fascination for the natural world has led Roger to concentrate on the art of wildlife. Birds have always been his favourite subject, however close links with nature through his forestry profession has expanded his appreciation of all flora and fauna. Roger uses water colour to present a realistic look at life promoting threatened and endangered species in the body of work. His aim is to capture a characteristic appeal and significance of the subject. Even though he has won many awards the most satisfying aspects are the sense of achievement and the fellowship of other artists along the way. To see work by Roger click here.
John Good	Painter:
	John was born in Melbourne and developed an interest in art at an early age under the influence of his father; but it was not until the mid nineties after moving to Queensland that he was able to study art seriously. He has been fortunate to be able to study under the guidance of such well known artists as Gerard Mutsaers in Victoria and Todd Whisson, Colley Whisson, Ron Cottrell and Graham Hunwick in Queensland. John's preferred subjects are land and seascapes and he travels extensively between Queensland and Victoria in search of new and varied costal and bush scenery. His paintings are found in many private collections throughout Australia as well as in England and Asia. To see work by John click here.
Myra Good	Painter:
	Myra was born in Melbourne and whilst raising there she returned to her studies which included art and sculpture. After moving to Queensland in the early nineties, Myra expressed her artistic talent in silk painting although it was not until 1997 that Myra began painting in oils under guidance of well known artists Todd Whisson, Graham Hunwick, Ron Contrell and Colley Whisson. Myra travels extensively in search of new subject matter and her vibrant landscapes and seascapes are held in private collections not only in Australia but also in England, Singapore and New Zealand. To see work by Myra click here.
Dianne Harris	Painter:

Ian Holwell	Painter:
	Ian was born in Melbourne in 1942 and after completing technical school entered a plumbing apprenticeship. Ian served 12 years in the plumbing industry and eventually entering the Education Department as a Trade Instructor. After being posted to Stawell Technical School in 1973 and subsequently Stawell Secondary College, he taught a wide variety of practical subjects including Artmetal, Copper Enamelling and Leadlighting. Ian has always had an interest in art and after reading a book by the late Jack McDonogh, was inspired to take up watercolour painting. When Ian retired from teaching, he started attending painting classes with the Deep Lead Art Group at the old Deep Lead Primary School. As Ian progressed, he eventually changed to painting with oils which he now prefers. Ian's favourite landscapes are in the Grampians National Park, along the Murray River, the coastal region and Victoria's alpine area. He finds painting extremely rewarding and relaxing and realises he should have started years earlier. To see work by Ian click here.
Barbara Jenkins	Painter:
	Born in Stawell into the Guy family, of the 3 girls in her family she was only one that took on her father's talents, he preferred charcoal and she likes oils. Barbara started to paint in 2000 with Thea Tucker the 1st week landscapes in pastels 2nd week in oils ever since. Oils have been her preference and now calls herself an impressionist or abstract painter because she loves lots of bright colours. Painting is very relaxing for her and she finds that Stawell and the lovely views of the Grampians a wonderful place for her to be. To see work by Barbara click here.
Heather Lockland	Paper Tole:
	Heather lives in Ararat. Approximately 1998 Heather decided to have "a go" at paper tole. This craft had always fascinated her, even though she had only ever seen some small works. Heather purchased a book which had a set of four pansy pictures and an explanation of the craft, hence her addiction was born. Since then Heather has commissioned to complete some beautiful "Limited Editions" as well as many personal works from photographs (family homes, flowers and people etc.) The largest Tole Heather has worked on was 70cm x 50cm (28inches x 20 inches approx.), using 10 sheets and 9 weeks of time. Heather says "Paper Tole is like most hobbies - very time consuming but extremely challenging and I LOVE IT". To see work by Heather click here.

Barbara McLeod	Painter:
	Barbara was born in rural Victoria and since her retirement in 1997 she has been able to pursue a life long interest in painting. She joined the Deep Lead Art Group in 1998 and has attended many workshops. Barbara prefers painting in Oils and pastels. She finds inspiration for her art from a love of gardening and the surrounding landscape. To see work by Barbara click here.
Joyce Matheson	Feltmaker:
	Joyce's interest in felting grew out of a background of spinning, weaving, knitting and various other wool crafts. In recent years, Joyce has attended demonstrations and workshops at Bendigo Woolcraft Show and in Stawell with Victorian Feltmakers and the Ararat Gallery. they provided her with the inspirational teaching to make a start herself. Joyce enjoys working with wool, it is warm and, with modern chemical dyes, the most brilliant of colours are possible and will teach spinning and felting if requested.
Kaye Miller	Painter:
	Kaye was raised in the Wimmera region and has lived in Stawell for most of her life. She was born in 1942 and is married to Bill. They have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Kaye attended local primary and secondary schools before entering the workforce. Kaye's working life was spent in the wine industry, local government and in later years, she operated her own business, a retail shoe outlet. She has now retired and spends her time pursuing her artistic interests. Kaye took up drawing in 2002, rekindling a passion from her youth. Kaye works predominately in pastels and acrylics and concentrates on still life, flora and landscapes. She attends regional art classes and participates in a local art workshop. She has works hanging throughout Australia. To see work by Kaye click here.
Nino Musumeci	Painter:
	Born in Innisfail, Queensland in 1936 educated at Silkwood (Qld), 502 Stawell and Stawell Technical School. In 1953 he took up an apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics with R.J. Mcclure of Stawell, then in 1964 he joined the ranks of the 'self employed' when he became the Proprietor of the Ampol Service Station, where he remained until 1977. He then moved on to become the Transport Officer / Acting Storekeeper at Pleasant Creek Training Centre until his retirement with the closure of the Centre in 1999. His interest in art was cultivated whilst a Student at the Stawell Technical School, under the tutoring of the late Robert Henderson, who was a teacher there at that time. He now works in all mediums: Water colour, Oil and Acrylic. Painting is a relaxing hobby, most enjoyment is derived from landscape painting. Married with 2 daughters & 1 grandson. Nino lives in Stawell. To see work by Nino click here.
Jenny Parkin	Jewellery
	Born in Millicent South Australia and lived the early part of her life in Robe. Moving to Adelaide when her father became sick. In 1972 she started working as a trainee computer programmer with Clarks Shoes studying at night school. Jenny has spent her working life within IT working for Software and Manufacturing companies in the roles of Analyst Programmer / Business Analyst and Consultant. Jenny currently owns a company with her husband helping companies utilise technology to improve their business processes and visibility through the web. Learning embroidery and gardening from her mother at an early age gave Jenny a life long love of colour, texture form and nature. Jewellery allows the ability to work with natural and manmade objects. To see work by Jenny click here.
Richard Parkin	Wood Working:
	Born in Woodford, Essex in the UK in 1946 and lived in many different places in the UK including the North East and Midlands. Apprenticed as a toolmaker working in the area central workshops of the National Coal Board and AEI (Siemens) doing a variety of engineering projects. Emigrated to South Australia in 1967 and worked as a Tool Setter initially then progressed to Leading Hand, Foreman and then into Planning and Estimating. In 1974 became involved with computer systems to do planning and production control, progressed to Analyst Programmer and then MIS Manager. Joined IBM as a Systems Engineer in 1978 and worked with them in a variety of positions including many assignments in the USA. Formed a consulting company with a couple of associates in 1986 and continued in consulting and sales roles until starting Jenrick Consulting with his wife. Most of his life Richard has made model Planes and Boats and has always been interested in working with his hands on craft projects, started making jewellery boxes a couple of years ago and is interested in all aspects of woodwork including Wood Turning, Box Making and furniture. Joined the Stawell Railway Station Gallery in 2007. To see work by Richard click here.
Doris Percival	Artist in Bark Pictures:
	Doris was born on a farm in the Wimmera district and attended the very small school at Mitre near Mount Arapilies where once each week she experienced the pleasures of drawing with pastels and during her teens completed a number of pastel landscapes. She later left the farm and worked in Horsham before moving to Melbourne. Approximately 28 years ago she began creating bark pictures firstly by collecting bark from local areas . Soon with the assistance of friends who travel around this vast country regularly she is able to obtain an excellent range of different coloured bark. There are many varieties of Melaleuca trees which together with climates and soil conditions provide the more unusual colours. Doris is a self taught artist spending weeks to complete a picture. Since retirement, time is not so precious but she often works to midnight on pictures. However she returns several times each year to the Horsham and Grampian area. Having lived near a mountain until she left the farm she often uses mountain scenery in her art. She enjoys making lasting pictures of really old sheds and houses before they disappear from view as well as landscapes. Doris has been awarded first prizes at the Royal Melbourne Show and later was invited to be judge at the Royal Show which she did for a number of years. Some of her works have sold to English, American, Italian, German and Asian tourists who wanted something original and truly Australian. Some of her works are on display in Galleries, Council buildings, Banks, Function Rooms, Offices and many private homes. To see work by Doris click here.
Val Potter	Painter:
	Val was born in Stawell, and has lived in Stawell and District most of her life. Val has always enjoyed drawing and painting, and did 3 years China painting, before attending Eileen Glover's oil painting group in 1977. Val got the chance to learn water colours from Robyn Kittelty in Ballarat and Geelong and this is now her favourite medium. She has attended many workshops, with different tutors, and has always learn something new. Although Val is one of the senior (in age) members of the Railway Gallery, and is still getting a lot of pleasure from painting and hopes to go doing so for a long time yet. To see work by Val click here.
Rhonda Quanchi	Painter:
	Rhonda was born in Stawell, where she now resides, previously having lived on a 5 acre bush block near Ballarat. A self taught artist with a natural ability, she is drawn to wildlife because her favourite is pastels, which lend themselves to fur and feather. She began to take her art seriously around 1990. She hopes to move the viewers of her art, to capture the essence of each of the wildlife, capture that special something that is theirs and theirs alone comical or hauntingly beautiful. As you can see in her work, a natural softness is achieved. Rhonda has done extensive commissions, and her art is sold Australia wide and overseas. Her focus for the last two years has been on African elephants and the big cats-lions, tigers etc. To see work by Rhonda click here.
Shirley Strachan	Painter:
	Shirley was born in 1940 in Richmond Victoria, and always holidayed at Lake Lonsdale Stawell and now lives there, while visiting over the years I went to all the Art Shows and admired the talent of the Artist of the Grampians area. Shirley was asked in 1998 to join the Deep Lead Art Group, but declined because of the lack of drawing and painting ability, but later agreed to join in August 2000. Shirley says "It was one of my best decisions, for I have made lifetime friends from all areas and all works of life." With a lot of help and encouragement from the other artists, friends and workshops Shirley is enjoying life as an artist with as she says "still a lot to learn." To see work by Shirley click here.
Jill Vance	Painter Porcelain and Watercolours:
	Jill was born in Stawell and attended local schools where she realised that she loved art. After leaving school Jill worked as a Clerical Officer at the Town Hall Municipal Offices and then later at a local bank. In 1965 Jill married and moved to the family farm at Joel South where she raised 3 children with her husband. Due to family commitments Jill didn't pursue her interest in art until 1984 when commencing Porcelain art classes. Jill loves painting on china and porcelain tiles and especially enjoys doing roses, birds and scenes. Jill has now started painting watercolours and pastels as well but still mainly enjoys painting on porcelain. To see work by Jill click here.

The stawell railway Station gallery

The Artists