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What a blast! Visitors, workshops and some great Sales! Thanks to all visitors and helpers for making the exhibition a huge success.

Enjoys some snaps of the artwork on display!

We started July with some very sad news. Two of our beautiful artists and friends passed away. Members would like to express their deepest sympathy to family and friends.

Hendrika “Riekie” van Kesteren 1947 – 2025

Our beautiful Rieke brought sunshine into the lives of so many people.  She was a much loved and joyful artist and friend to many of the Mallee Artists of Swan Hill (MASH).  Her colourful artworks embodied Rieke’s view on life and her positive attitude. 

Joan Mellahn 24/5/1931 – 3/7/2025
Joan was one of our Life Members, a dear friend and great supporter of MASH for many years. She will always be remembered for her beautiful piano playing and her gracious presence.

WORKSHOPS

June Workshop: Paint like Picasso with Norma & Jenny

July Workshop – Fingerpainting

School Holiday Workshops for Children

Mallee Artists ran their first School Holiday Program in July on two Wednesday afternoons. Week 1 was Fingerpainting with older children creating beautiful trees and younger children creating a range of different images.

Week 2 the theme was funky animals.

Where possible we will update this page for local art shows and competitions.

For anyone wanting to enter art competitions further afield, the easiest way is to subscribe to Gallery 24/7 and you will receive email updates. Alternately follow their Facebook page.

Gallery 24/7

Gallery 24/7 Facebook Page

MASH Members are welcome to come along on the First Monday of each month to Lorri’s place for Mosaic Mondays! BYO Substrate ( surface to mosaic on). There are plenty of bits of old china and some glass tiles on hand to create with. (donations of broken china always welcome) $5 for members to cover the cost of adhesive and grout. Non members $10.

Email MASH to find out more (and where to go) malleeartists.swanhill@gmail.com

Wednesday 7th June. 10am start.

Cost $20 + hall fee for members $35 for guests

When I look at Arthur Streeton’s work, I marvel at the beautiful light he has captured. (see example of Streeton’s work below)

Merrilyn Kemp will be demonstrating a technique she has learned, to try and capture that wonderful light, using a new range of Australian paint colours developed by Matisse.

Please bring a 40-50cm square canvas is possible (rectangle is ok shortest edge 40cm)

MASH will supply whisper blue paint and gesso for underpainting. This will be done on the day.

MASH will also be supplying the Aussie colours for everyone to share during the workshop including:

• Australian sky blue
• Australian sap green
• Australian yellow green
• Australian sienna
• Australian blue gum

Please bring the following colours (if you have them).

• Titanium white
• Cadmium (warm) yellow
• Cobalt blue (cooler blue than ultramarine)
• Magenta light (or magenta as it can be lightened)
• Raw umber or burnt umber

• Title: ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’
• Creator: Arthur Streeton
• Date created: 1896
• Location created: Sydney, Australia
• Physical Dimensions: 123.0 x 123.0 cm (Unframed)
• Type: Paintings
• Rights: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased, 1896, =A9 National Gallery of Victoria
• External Link: National Gallery of Victoria
• Medium: oil on canvas
• Place Part Of: Australia

Inspiration – https://www.craigpennyart.com.au/

End of Month Cuppa

Come along to a great social get together for all MASH members from both groups.
10.30am, Last Friday of each Month @ Modern Natural Café, McCallum St Swan Hill. 
Members and Guests Welcome!

Weekly Art Groups

Weekly painting days are in full swing and its great to see members trying out new mediums and styles.

• Tuesdays 9.30 – to 12 @ Murray River Motel, Campbell Street, Swan Hill
• Wednesdays 9.30 to 12.30 @ Woorinen South Community Hall.

Upcoming Workshops

Kerryn Finch Workshop: Expressive Still Life

Sat 6th May 10am-3pm @ Woorinen South Community Hall

$60 members $80 guests

Her style has developed over time, and Kerryn describes it as being a bit like her own language. She paints the things that have meaning to her, whether that’s a packet of chips, or a CD cover or some flowers from her garden, it’s her unique view of the world.

#Materials List:

# If you do not have materials MASH has plenty in the cupboard to share!

• Paper for drawing sketches of composition, this might be a sketch book or similar.
• Drawing materials eg: grey lead pencils, charcoal, white pencils.
• A variety of sizes of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic painting,
• A canvas or two, or some heavy duty paper or card.
• Palette knife, and a palette or two.
• An easel, if you like I can bring some table easels, just let me know if these are required.
• Empty jars for water, rags for cleaning, apron (optional)
• masking tape, (not essential but handy)
• Acrylic paints, colours I recommend as a basic starting point are
  • Titanium white
  • Paynes grey (I use this instead of black)
  • Raw umber (dark brown)
  • Primary red or similar
  • Primary yellow or similar
  • Primary blue or similar

We can mix almost everything ourselves if we just have the basics.

Kerryn is exhibiting at Mildura 6th April to 28th May. https://www.milduraartscentre.com.au/WhatsOnPages/Exhibitions/On-the-Table.aspx She also has a Facebook page for her art. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063605355171

First Wednesday in June: 
Pen and Wash with Lorri Lambert ($10 includes regular weekly fee)

Later in the year : Jon Lam Portraits stay tuned for details!

Exhibitions & Competitions

Fight Cancer 9×5 Exhibition and Online Auction Fundraiser
Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, 29th April – 11^th June 2023

Artworks will be on display at the Gallery and images and profiles will be on the auction website.

28th April 2023 – 11th June 2023

Artworks available for viewing in person at the 9 x 5 Art Exhibition on display at Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill. 2% Buyers Premium applies.

Emily: 0407 080 427  Graeme Hayes Real Estate: (03) 5450 3792

Travis Hipworth: 0435 591 985

Homepage

Click on the CLEARING SALES link and the online auction will be available.

MASH is taking a break over the holiday season.

Merry Christmas!

A big thanks to everyone who helped make our year a memorable one! The Opening of our 21st Exhibition was fabulous and it will be on show at Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery until the end of January.

We will be holding the AGM Tuesday 17th January at a venue to be confirmed.

The Woorinen Group resumes on Wednesday 18th January.