Margaret Olley was one of Australia’s finest, most significant and certainly most loved artists.

Olley held over 90 exhibitions during her life but many believe her finest work was produced in the last 18 months of her life.  Her final paintings were exhibited at Sotherby’s Australia in 2012.  She had put the final touches on the show the day before she died, aged 88,  Painting was her one sustaining passion, “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do”, she said.

I found the iPad sketches most interesting as the whole creation process is shown from start to finish – each mark made (he uses his fingers rather than a stylus), each colour added and each technique used. There is a fun interactive activity where you are able to attempt to draw Maragrets work.

The Margaret Ollie Exhibition was a fantastic experience. The location for Maragrets

Exhibition:    ‘Colourplay’

Date:            24th May – 14th June, 2018

Location:     South Yarra Art House, 6 Almeida Cres, South Yarra, Melbourne

South Yarra Art House (SYAH) is very pleased to bring you ‘Colourplay’ Sara’s latest original and unique artworks in her first Exhibition with SYAH.  This is a combined exhibition with the renowned artist Paul Evans .

Sara exhibits an exciting diverse range of oils from still life through beach to landscapes.  All have that fabulous natural vibrancy with powerful brush strokes and intense bold colour.

If you are an art lover this exhibition will stimulate, excite and bring joy to your life.

Please join Sue and Terry Beavis (Gallery Directors) and Sara, at SYAH on opening night,Thursday 24th May, 2018 at 6.00 pm.

Hope to see you there.

Coastal Bays 122x122cm by Sara Paxton

Nature’s Diversity 106x106cm by Sara Paxton

Summer Blaze 106x106cm by Sara Paxton

Boats on the Beach 92x92cm by Sara Paxton

Grassland 92x92cm by Sara Paxton

Pink Perfect 92x92cm by Sara Paxton

Date:            10th March – 7th April, 2018

Location:     Mingara Gallery, 242 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC, Australia

Mingara Gallery is excited to present Sara’s latest works in ‘Colour Perspective’.  This Exhibition sees Sara create vibrant and visually stimulating imagery through subtle use of colour together with her unique and intimate perspective of the natural world.

This exhibition is power packed but not in the way you might expect.  It will transport you to a place of peace and tranquility as the colours wash over you and create a sense of joy and fulfilment.

Please join Sara, Noelle Buckley (Gallery Owner), at Mingara Gallery for the exhibition opening and drinks 2-4pm on Saturday, 10th March, 2018.

Hope to see you there.

Countdown to Art Exhibition Opening

Exhibition: ‘Colour with Passion’ by Sara Paxton Artworks

Date:  4-28th November, 2017

Location:  Seaview Gallery, 86 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, VIC, Australia

This year Seaview Gallery presents Sara Paxton Artworks latest Exhibition entitled ‘Colour with Passion’ which brings together Sara’s latest works.  These Oils on stretch canvas paintings are as the Exhibition title suggests filled with colour and reflect the artist’s passion for and use of colour.

A new element of sophistication and colour subtlety has been introduced to Sara’s typical Big brush strokes and Bold colours in this years Exhibition.  Please join Sara, Colleen Kenwood (Gallery Owner), at Seaview Gallery for the exhibition opening and drinks 2-4pm on Saturday, 4th November, 2017.

Hope to see you there.

Countdown to Art Exhibition Opening

To all my local followers, art is always better in real life so come down and stop by the art exhibition, the address is in a link up the top of this post.

I look forward to seeing you there and I would really appreciate it if you shared this with any friends or family who love art!

Date:  25th June – 9th July, 2017

Location – 1/320 Bay Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

This year, Sara Paxton Artworks partners with fellow artists Sarah Whitbread, Sabina Dantonio and Eva Horvath at Without Pier’s Cheltenham Gallery to bring you Sara’s most recent works.  These Oils on stretch canvas paintings are Big and Bold.  Big brush strokes and Bold colours depict nature’s beauty and show its personality through expressive use of colour, tones, and abstract interpretation. Please join Sara, Terry Earle (Gallery Owner), Sarah, Sabina and Eva at Without Pier Gallery for the opening and drinks 2-4pm on Sunday the 25th June, 2017.  Hope to see you there.

Countdown to Art Exhibition Opening

Into the Distance 180x110cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Colours of Spring 180x85cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Landscape Lines 180x85cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Pink Line 150x100cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Coastal Light 106x106cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton Artworks

Trees in Colour 106x106cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Evening Sky 120x90cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

So Cool 120x90cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Blue Drift 90x120cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Lookout 92x92cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Red Berries 92x92cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

To all my local followers, art is always better in real life so come down and stop by the art exhibition, the address is in a link up the top of this post.

I look forward to seeing you there and I would really appreciate it if you shared this with any friends or family who love art!

Sara will be featured in a solo Art Exhibition at Mingara Gallery

Date:  15th April – 6th May, 2017

Location – 242 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

This exhibition features Sara’s latest works which focuses on mother Earth and our connections to her.

Sara uses a contemporary style of vibrant colours enhanced by a bold and confident use of abstract themes.

Physical connections with Earth in this exhibition are portrayed in a range of subject matter from sweeping plains, to meandering estuaries and secluded beaches.

Earth’s changing moods, the emotional connections are made through the use of reflected light and colour intensity in work that exhibits energy, excitement and wonder.

Countdown to Art Exhibition Opening

Earthly 150x100cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Seclusion 180x85cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Estuary Landscape 160x60cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Reflected 120x90cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

Earth Red 106x106cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton Artworks

Hill Top Trees 106x106cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

White Tide 90x120cm Oils on Canvas by Sara Paxton

To all my local followers, art is always better in real life so come down and stop by the art exhibition, the address is in a link up the top of this post.

I look forward to seeing you there and I would really appreciate it if you shared this with any friends or family who love art!