Robyn Collier
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ROBYN COLLIER is a professional artist with over 40 years of painting experience. She is regarded as one of Australia’s foremost wilderness artists – preferring to paint the natural world and aspects of it. She has conducted workshops throughout Australia and New Zealand for the past 12 years, published many articles, held over 30 exhibitions and made numerous television appearances. Her work has won multi awards and is in prestigious collections in most countries in the world. She has taken part in many ‘Artist-in-Residence’ programs – both on the mainland of Australia’s and many remote islands. Many of her articles have been published in magazines and paintings have appeared on cards and prints.Cate Collopy
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My artwork has a strong environmental focus concerned with waste behaviour and how we use and dispose of materials, which I challenge through strong personal inquiries. I move between creative media in response to both my own journey and a broader social/conceptual framework, with skill, confidence and passion that is further enriched by with the innovation of found materials, gathered stories, discarded objects and forgotten memorabilia.I am an Australian Artist living in Brisbane, Queensland and my artworks include painting, public artwork, mixed media object and small sculpture. I am self-represented and have works sold into private collections in Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
Paula Cordoba
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Paula Cordoba. Tutor of BienartéJeanne Cotter
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Jeanne Cotter is an accomplished pastel artist and has been teaching Soft Pastel classes for adult beginners for two years. Jeanne discovered the textures and colours of soft pastels a few years ago and has since attended numerous classes and workshops and travelled to Italy on painting tours with her art tutor and fellow students. Today Jeanne works part time in a Brisbane art supplies outlet whilst pursuing her love of soft pastels. On her days off she paints and teaches pastel art classes for adult beginners at her home in Middle Park, Brisbane. http;//deliciousart.com.au. She especially loves teaching others and witnessing their delight in the discovery of pastels and finding their inner artist; her mantra is "Don’t die with the art still inside you."Helen Cottle
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"My main aim is to paint passionately and enthusiastically… with variation, versatility and diversity… always changing and evolving so as not to become staid. I feel the need to continually keep my work alive, looking for inspiration evoked by emotion, mood or atmosphere."
Helen Cottle’s realistic/impressionist painting style has grown out of decades of experimentation with different mediums.
Born in Williamstown, Victoria, Helen’s artistic life started in early childhood where she spent hours drawing from life. However, what began as a part time hobby, over time evolved into a passion to express herself creatively in whatever medium the chosen subject calls for.
Inspired by and studying the brushstrokes and techniques of artists such as Arthur Streeton, John Singer-Sargent and Harold Herbert, Helen initially focused on oil painting before moving on to specialise in watercolour. Recently Helen has moved into acrylic and mixed media. She believes that regardless of medium, having a fascination with the effects of light on a subject and observing life’s intriguing details, enables everyday views to be transformed into dynamic and interesting works of art.
Helen has had many successful solo and joint exhibitions and is now a popular and highly sought after tutor and educator.
Margaret Coulson
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Margaret Coulsen spent her formative years drawing people and architectural landscapes in graphite, pantone pens and ink, before discovering pastels. In recent years she has refined her pastel painting techniques, becoming particularly interested in the many facets of water and the reflective compositions that the element of water helps create. Architectural landscapes and portraits continue to be a focus for Margaret.
Margaret’s works have been accepted into a number of competitions and she has produced several pastel portraits on commission.
Most recently, Margaret is sharing her passion for painting and drawing with children and young people, developing and presenting a series of workshops for students on different aspects of drawing and painting.
Kerry Daley
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Kerry Daley is a visual artist and arts educator based in Brisbane, Australia. She holds a Fine Arts degree with majors in Drawing and Art History, and a Higher Diploma in Education. Kerry maintains an active professional practice across multiple disciplines including drawing, painting, and ceramics, with a strong focus on technical skill, craftsmanship, and disciplined studio practice.
With extensive teaching experience, Kerry is known for her clear, structured, and supportive approach to instruction. Her teaching prioritises skill development, confident decision-making, and a deep understanding of materials. She helps students build both technical ability and independence in their practice. Her personal work explores themes of identity, environment, and the relationship between the natural and the constructed, informing a teaching approach that is grounded, thoughtful, and practical.
Ros Danka
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Ros' artistic passion was ignited at the age of 5 when she was awarded a scholarship to the Qld Art Gallery. This was followed by tuition in water colour, photography and more recently oils.
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Ros strives to bring the outside in through her realistic depictions of the Australian landscape, seascapes, native flora and fauna.
Having pursued a career in teaching and allied health, Ros now combines her two passions of art and teaching to help students gain the fundamental knowledge and skills of oil painting in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Tammy de Zilva
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Tammy de Zilva. Tutor of BienartéLibby Derham
