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Frankston Rotary Art Show 2023
Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia 2020
Louis is a professional artist whose inspiration is derived from the landscape of Australia but more particularly of the state of Victoria where he lives and works.
A graduate of the RMIT in 1990 (BA Fine Arts- Painting), his recent work has been mainly executed in soft pastels, in a style distinctly his own.
The landscape in all its changing moods has been his main source of inspiration; the objective being to capture the light as it illuminates and transform all things in the physical world.
"Pastel is a medium of expression unlike any I have encountered. The brilliancy of tone of which it is capable is an attribute that is commonly assigned to it but, for my part, I have found its additional graphic qualities unrivalled and admirably suited to my own temperament" he is quoted as saying.
His work has earned him many awards, the most prestigious so far being " Best Painting" at AGRA's 2012 Australian Art Excellence Award. "Terry Collins award 2016" "Best Marine painting" Edrington grand art exhibition 2017, " Best work on paper " Camberwell art show 2017" " Best landscape painting Edrington grand art exhibition 2018, best pastel Moonee Valley rotary art show 2018.He has also received many " Highly Commended" mentions at various Rotary Club and other exhibitions.
Louis's work is held in various private and corporate collections in Australia and overseas.
Artshow: AGRA- Australian Art Excellence Award Title: Flooded Track Award: Best picture 2012 | ||
Artshow: Edrington Grand Art Exhibition Title: Picturesque Lane - Kalorama Award: Highly Commended | ||
Artshow: Cardinia Title: Hot Summer Afternoon Award: Best emerging artist Prize: 600.00 | ||
Artshow: Australian Art Excellence Award Title: Just Passing Through Award: Terry Collins Award Sponsor: AGRA | ||
Artshow: Camberwell Art Show 2017 Title: Narrow Laneway In Venice Award: Best work on paper less than $ 1500.00 Sponsor: Rotary Prize: $ 1000.00 | ||
Artshow: The Edrington Grand Art Exhibition Title: Farmhouse Award: Best landscape | ||
Artshow: The Knox Art Exhibition 2018 Title: Rio Di San Provolo, Venice Award: Highly Commended | ||
Artshow: The Knox Art Exhibition 2018 Title: Rio Di San Provolo, Venice Award: Highly Commended | ||
Artshow: The Moonee Valley Art Show 2018 Title: Wave Of Sunshine Award: Best Pastel / Drawing Sponsor: Kapiris Bros. Prize: 500.00 | ||
Artshow: AGRA Autumn exhibition 2020 Title: Moon At Perigee Award: Best painting | ||
Artshow: AGRA winter exhibition Title: Moon Rising Award: High commendation | ||
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Date: Mon 27 Nov 2023