Port Stephens artists celebrate region’s natural beauty in Artisans Collective exhibition Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 22, 2024 Gifted potter Caryl Bryars. PORT Stephens painter Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge and potter Caryl Bryars are hosting a new exhibition to be held in June at the Artisan Collective, D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay, showcasing their passion for the region’s beauty and beyond. Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge draws inspiration from local scenery, vividly capturing the intricate details of Australian wildlife, from coastal landscapes to the nation’s unique flora and fauna. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Her detailed watercolour paintings of Australian birds will amaze visitors to the exhibition. Living in Port Stephens provides Nada with an abundance of inspiration, resulting in captivating scenes of beach days and tranquil waterways, depicted in bold acrylics and delicate watercolours. Experienced potter Caryl Bryars describes making three dimensional art as an “important part” of her life, with hand-building in clay being her chosen medium. “The natural world with its colours, textures and form is truly inspirational,” Caryl said. “Seeing and feeling the organic, natural tools collected and used, coming to life during the creation of the clay pieces for this exhibition was simultaneously stimulating and relaxing. “The end results are an expression of my love for the natural world and is good for my soul”. The official opening will be on Sunday 2 June at 3pm. The exhibition will continue throughout the month of June, seven days a week from 10am to 4pm at Artisan Collective Port Stephens, on the waterfront of D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay. For further information contact Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge on 0413 656 396 or nada4art2@gmail.com. By Simon EKINS Talented artist Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge.
