In this fine art TV show episode CCAS President Judith Hoste is interviewed with Colour In Your Life.
Watercolour seascape with Judith Hoste – watercolour painting techniques and tutorial for beginners or artists of all ages and skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt7p1iM0mPo
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Joy Whittaker gave a very enjoyable and informative demonstration on book making and book binding at the Wednesday 25 July meeting.
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July Workshop with Danni Liu painting roses with watercolour.
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CCAS President Judith Hoste gratefully accepts a donation from MAC, presented by Margaret Hardy, the former President of MAC.
MAC, The Multi Arts Confederation, was set up in 1983 to encourage and support the Arts on the Central Coast. Unfortunately MAC closed in 2019.
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Some of the students’ work in the Fundamental Drawing Class
Sunday 19 May
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Congratulations to CCAS Member Earl Hingston on receiving your Associate Award from the Royal Art Society of NSW.
The Royal Art Society of NSW President John Perkins (left) presenting Associate Awards to Dario Falzon and Earl Hingston (right).
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The 25nd Margaret Smith Memorial Art Prize
The Central Coast Art Society organised the 25nd Margaret Smith Memorial Art Prize at the Central Coast Regional Show.
The Art Prize was held in the Old Tote Trust Rooms at Gosford Showground, Showground Road, Gosford on 4 and 5 May 2019
Congratulations to the Winners
- OPEN…Any subject, any medium…Denise Howard.
2. OILS/ACRYLICS…Any subject…Beth Miller
3. WORK ON PAPER…Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, any Subject…Judith Hoste
4. PHOTOGRAPHY…Any subject…Ross Sayer
5. YOUNG PEOPLE’S (7-12 years) Award…Any subject…Talisa Pinel
People’s Choice Award….Peter Fennell
Judith Hoste, winner of Works on Paper
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Lots of concentration and lots of fun at the Peter Tassell workshop on Wednesday 1 May
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And who said AGMs aren’t fun. On Wednesday 24 April CCAS members thanked the outgoing committee and welcomed the incoming committee. Afterwards President Judith Hoste gave a informative presentation on framing artworks. Rose Bickley talked about her passion for Plein air painting. Lorraine Best won the Peoples Choice Award and Marilyn Collins the runner up. Followed by cake and coffee.
Rose Bickley
Lorraine Best
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Great pastel workshop run by Judith Hoste on Wednesday 17 April
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A fun morning with Judith Hoste working with pastels on Wednesday 3 April
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CCAS Members enjoyed a visit to Jocelyn Maughan’s Bakehouse Gallery at Patonga on Wednesday 27 March
Coleen Martin was the lucky CCAS Member to have her portrait painted by Jocelyn
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The rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the drawing students on Sunday 17 March
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Fun workshop with acrylic inks on clayboards and drawing on scratchboards with Sam Blanks on Wednesday 6 March
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Judith Hoste delighted members and visitors with her demonstration of painting with watercolour on canvas on Wednesday 27 February
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Another full house at Marlene Palagyi’s watercolour workshop on Wednesday 20 February
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Painting the Autumn leaves at Bensville on
Tuesday 19 February
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Fundamental Drawing Class Sunday 17 February
2B or not 2B
The first Fundamental Drawing Class held on Sunday 17 February was a great success. Thanks to Richard Sakurovs for an informative, practical and fun class. Richard covered lines, shading, simple perspective, grid layout. He delighted the class with explanations on how we see and how we think we see and how the difference affects how we draw.
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Full house at Marlene Palagyi’s watercolour workshop
on Wednesday 6 February
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Productive morning at Patonga on Tuesday 5 February
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Summer Exhibition 18 – 23 January
Award Winners
Bruce Illingworth
Leeanne Livens
Judith Hoste
Featured Artist Camelle Denny
Thanks to Fran Mackey, our Exhibition Coordinator
Great work Hanging Team
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Combined Art Societies of Sydney’s ‘Art of Sydney’ Exhibition
Congratulations to the CCAS members, Lorraine Best, Irene Collings, Camelle Denny, Judith Hoste, Susie Linigen, Danni Liu, Fran Mackey, Marlene Palagyi, Richard Sakurovs, who were selected for the Combined Art Societies of Sydney’s ‘Art of Sydney’ exhibition held at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, in January 2019.
At the presentation of Awards, Coleen Martin received her Honour Certificate as recognition for her dedication to CCAS since 1990. Coleen has held the position of Publicity Officer since 1992.
Diana Garth from CASS presenting Coleen (on right) with her Certificate
Congratulations to CCAS President Judith Hoste on being a Finalist.
