Come and join the herd.
Country girls collective was a crazy idea of Leonie Shirley's to hold an exhibition in Stanthorpe and everyone jumped onboard.
Most of us are long-term members of Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery with a diverse range of backgrounds and have come together to exhibit our collection of exciting works.
Artists:
Leonie Shirley
Trish Poole
Ruth Hughes
Susan McConnel
Christina Van Niekerk
Carole Robinson
Leonie Shirley
As a member of Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery for many years, l have exhibited and sold both locally and internationally. I challenge myself with each new piece of artwork l produce, and prefer to paint in oils.
Each subject is a moment in time l have tried to capture for my audience to appreciate.
Awards
2024 First prize at Matthew Flinders Art Competition Bribie Island.
Trish Poole
Trish Poole lives in Pomona on the Sunshine Coast; formally from Kilcoy and Longreach.
Trish is self taught, but has attended many workshops with professional artists.
At present she is a member of the Tinbeerwah Art Group where she enjoys painting with like minded artists.
AWARDS
2024 Hangers prize. Tinbeerwah art Group
2024 Peoples choice( twice) Kilcoy art Society
Trish has exhibited in shows over the years and has won many 1st Prizes and Grand Champion prizes.
Ruth Hughes
Since my retirement 2006, I have had the time to paint and have really enjoyed the challenges of plein air oil landscapes. More recently, through pen, watercolour and gouache, I have tried to capture my travel memories.
My involvement and sales through my local gallery in the last 12 years have been a wonderful incentive to keep working.
Susan McConnel
Susan McConnel lives on historic Cressbrook Station, near Toogoolawah. She specializes in Australian History. Her unique style and the historic relevance of her subject matter has created much interest. She has had group and solo exhibitions throughout Queensland plus several murals one being 60 sq metres.
Find out more about Susan McConnel on Instagram and Facebook.
Christina Van Niekerk
From a young age, I have always been creative. I started my working life in the clothing industry. From designing clothes, embroidery to painting. I love the process of creativity.
Born to Cypriot parents in Johannesburg, South Africa and after moving to Australia in later life with my husband and children, I started painting. I sign my artwork "Deena K", a legacy from parents and my childhood which lives on through my grandchildren & my artwork.
I hope you enjoy my art as much as I have enjoyed painting it!
Carole Robertson
I discovered creative art in my 60's and a mosaic water feature was created. I was wanting more, so I went on to combine tiles, wood, glass, clay, leather and jewellery in my creations. I am into upcycling and recycling pieces into my art that most people throw away. I have entered various art exhibitions and won numerous awards. My work has been exhibited at a number of galleries around Qld. I believe my style can be described as eclectic. I enjoy knowing that others love my work.
Find Carole on Facebook at Nigindi Gallery.
