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Artist Bio: Helen Cottle |
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Helen Cottle was born in bay side Williamstown, Victoria in 1962, she is a self-taught/self-educated artist who paints in all mediums in a realist/impressionist style. Helens artistic life began in early childhood; she would spend many hours drawing from life always seeking new subject matter. What began as a part time hobby over time evolved into a passion to express herself creativity in whatever medium called on to compliment the chosen subject. Helen was greatly encouraged by her high school art teachers to pursue a career in art and teaching; however she decided not to continue on and study art at university but decided to follow her own path of self education and exploration. She attended local art groups and began seeking out tutors to further her technical knowledge and understanding of certain mediums. She has been inspired by various artists past and present, choosing the works of Arthur Streeton, John Singer-Sargent, Harold Herbert closely studying their brushstrokes and techniques. Initially she experimented and then concentrated on oil painting for 5 years and eventually changed focus and decided to specialise in watercolour for which extended for the next 20years. Helen has recently moved into acrylic and mixed media. No matter which medium is chosen, she believes that having a fascination with the effects of light on a subject and observing life’s intriguing details, everyday views can be transformed into dynamic and interesting works of art. Helen’s career began as an Artist and Art educator, with no formal training, just an eagerness to continue to learn and then pass on her gained knowledge to others, encouraging them to enjoy the world of art. Helen is currently working as a professional Artist/Art educator in the Macedon ranges north/west of Melbourne. And is she is a popular and sort after tutor/teacher. Helen currently works from her own Art studio in Gisborne, where she conducts classes and workshops teaching drawing and painting in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. She also runs workshops throughout Victoria and interstate. Helen has also tutored for the National Gallery of Victoria conducting a watercolour workshops to coincide with ‘Seeing the centre’ Albert Namatjira watercolour exhibition in 2003, with ‘The Modern Britain’s’ exhibition 2008 and again in 2011 for the Gustave Moreau exhibition. Helen currently tutors for the Art scene Mitchell School of Art, Bathurst, Art in Action, Kurrajong, Dookie Art Attack, Sheparton & Grafton Arts fest, Grafton. Helen is a member of AGRA (Australian guild of realist artists), Macedon Ranges Art group, and the Woodend Art Group. Helen has held several solo and joint exhibitions that have all been very successful with many sales and commissions extending from them. She participates in many art shows and competitions such as Camberwell Rotary art show; St Kevin’s College Art Show and regularly receives awards, prizes and commendations. Recent works can be viewed at, HD Gallery Woodend, Without Pier Gallery, Cheltenham & Hampton, Manynug Gallery, Mt Eliza, Ecliptic Gallery Armadale, Mad Gallery Lancefield, Pantechnicon Gallery Daylesford and her private studio in Gisborne, by appointment. 0407679339 EXHIBITIONS2011 Opened private Gallery in Woodend with Dawn Robinson Manyung Gallery, July exhibition Without Pier Gallery, Watercolour show Without Pier Gallery Joint show with Richard Chamerski 2010 Special Invitation, Guest Artist (1 of 35) International Shanghai watercolour Biennial Exhibition China 2009 Deans Art award Camberwell rotary Art Show Best Watercolour Bacchus Marsh art show Group Watercolour show Without Pier Cheltenham ‘May Show’, Manyung Gallery Mt Eliza 2008 “Femme Fatale” Artist Realm Gallery Gisborne. A Walk of art, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Melbourne 2007 “The Carriers Exhibition”MacedonRangesShire Project Joint Exhibition Artists Realm Gallery Gisborne Solo Feature Exhibition The Gallery Mt Macedon 2005 Mc Cubbin 150th joint exhibition Romsey {NGV} 2004 Three Points of View Exhibition Heathcote Winery 2002 Twin Pursuits Joint exhibition Tin Shed Art Malmsbury 2001 Solo Exhibition Mt Aitkin Winery Gallery Gisborne 1999 Solo Exhibition Gisborne 1998 JointExhibitionGisbornePrimary School 1997 People & PlacesSoloExhibitionMowbrayCollegeMelton 1995 Endless Possibilities Solo Exhibition FinchesGalleryMacedon 1994 Images inWatercolourSoloExhibitionMowbrayCollege 1992 Joint Exhibition Black Forest Gallery Gisborne 1991 Joint Exhibition Black Forest Gallery Gisborne AWARDS AND PRIZES2011 Best watercolour Kilmore art expo Best Watercolour Altona rotary Art show
2010 Best local Artist Woodend lions Art show 2nd Oil Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art show Best Watercolour Kiwanis Art show 2009 Deans Art award,Camberwell Rotary Art Show Best WatercolourBacchus Marsh Rotary Art show 2008 Best in Show Kiwanis Art Show, Sunbury Best Watercolour, Kiwanis Art Show Sunbury Highly Commended &Sponsors Choice Altona Rotary Art show Best local Content & people’s choice award Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art show. Highly commended Kilmore Arts expo 2007 Best Williamstown Subject Altona Rotary Art Show Acquisition Award Altona Rotary Art Show & highly com. MabbieAtkinsonAwardMitchellSchoolof Art. Winter school Best Acrylic and Peoples choice Awards TRATA Art Show Ist Prize Oil/Acr Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show 2006 Best in show Kiwanis Art Show Sunbury Best Watercolour Kiwanis Art Show Sunbury 2005 Highly Commended Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Highly Commended Woodend Lions Art Show 2004 Peoples Choice Award Trentham Art Show Highly Commended Trentham Art Show Peoples Choice Macedon Ranges Art Group Show 2nd Prize Watercolour Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Best Watercolour Kiwani’s Art Show Sunbury 2003 Highly commended Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Best Local Artist Woodend Lions Art Show Best Watercolour Kiwani’s Art Show 2002 Acquisition Prize Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show 2000 Best Watercolour Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Highly Commended Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Best Watercolour Woodend Lions Art Show Highly Commended Woodend Lions Art Show 1999 Highly Commended Camberwell Rotary Art Show 1998 Watercolour Prize Woodend Lions Art Show Best Local Artist Melton Art Show |
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