ARTIST Margaret Watson’s works are being featured between 12 July and 8 August at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre in Nelson Bay.
Margaret not only paints at the centre but runs classes as well, including the Life Drawing sessions, and is constantly recruiting models for the classes.
English born Margaret migrated to Australia in 1964 with her husband and small children and still has her north of England accent.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts as well as a Graduate Diploma in Art from Newcastle University.
Between 1989 and 2007 Margaret won several awards and had her works included in various exhibitions.
In 1993 she won first, second and third place at the Morisset Art Show and in 2003 took out the coveted Port Stephens Art Prize.
“I started winning art competitions when I was 12,” Margaret told News Of The Area.
“I started studying at university when I was 45 years old and believe that you are never too old to learn, I tell everyone to come along and have a go, if you want to create art you can.”
“The hardest thing I have to deal with at the moment is recruiting models for the life drawing classes; the models don’t have to undress entirely, and they are paid $80 per sitting at the centre.”
“My husband tries to stops me from approaching strangers asking them to pose for the classes, but I just strike up a conversation and quite often people say yes,” she said.
The artworks displayed at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre are changed every six weeks.
Entry is free and the not for profit organisation is always holding a raffle.
This month you could win one of Margaret’s paintings.
By Marian SAMPSON
Hi Margaret
I would happily sit as a life model. Please contact Nicole on 0400 380 727 to discuss
Hi Margaret. I am happy to be a life drawing model. I have burn scars and tattoos. I am very comfortable without cloaking. I am 54 years old. I live on the Central coast
Could you please let me know how I can contact Margaret in relation to her classes?
Hi Margaret, I am in Adelaide but I would love to work with you if I can get up there sometime.
Hi Margaret
I’ll come model for you..
I have 33 years experience, 1st started in 1984.
Where is Nelson Bay tho?
Hi Margaret
I have an oil painting called “Rockholes” signed M.Watson 1998?, also Margaret Watson inscribed verso. It is on a board purchased in Alice Springs. Could it be one of your early works?
If you send me an email address I’ll send you an image of it.
Best regards,
Richard Howard
Happy to model for you. Not local but occasionally travel up that way.
Hi margert not sure if im what your looking for but would like to give it a go send me an email i am 61 but think i have a good body would love to have someone draw me warts and all lol
I would happily sit for you and live really close to Nelson Bay feel free to email me
My name is Shaun Kelly ,I have experience as a Life model ,for various Arts studios in Melbourne ,I live in Newcastle east and its a short journey to Port Stephens my No is 0415355922
I would love to be a life model for you Margaret 0401921455