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THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE ENTRANCE TO HOST ART SHOW 19th September 2008  ROTARY TO HOST ART SHOW AGAIN. The Rotary Club of The Entrance is again hosting the ‘Kevin Hill’s “TOP TEN” Australian Artists art show at the Oaks Waterfront Resort on Friday 19th Sep at 7.00pm. The Member for Dobell & Chairman of the Economics standing committee Craig Thompson will open the show and also launch my new book titled ‘Kevin Hill’s “TOP TEN” Australian Artists ~ Special Limited Edition’ at a pre Christmas nibbles & Drinks. The new book, our fourth edition, is bigger with more paintings than ever before. Cheryl & I are really excited about the quality and no stone has been left unturned to bring you the very best that Australia has to offer. 88 pages including almost 70 colour plates of wonderful paintings, sketches and stories.
OTTO KUSTER, a household name in the art world is celebrating 50 years as an artist. a wonderful milestone! His style of pasting paint onto canvas with a palette knife & the talent that leaps from every one of his paintings is admired by the art buying public & his peers alike. His works for this show all showcase this mans extraordinary talents.
Only 1000 Individually Numbered Copies. The books are Individually Numbered and feature my choice of the “TOP TEN” Artists in their field in Australia today. We have incorporated a ‘special guest artists’ section & a ‘Legends in Art’ section which includes the ‘Brushmen of the Bush”. The Black grained hard cover and Gold leaf embossed title makes it a very attractive book and some of the paintings will be for sale at the show.
INVESTING IN ART: With the share market uncertainty, DIY superfund managers are increasingly looking to include art in their investments as a good means of reducing risk and adding diversification to their investment portfolio. Talk to your advisor
JACK ABSALOM OAM IN SHOW: We are excited to say that Jack, for the first time in many years, has released a number of his SIGNIFICANT PAINTINGS FOR THIS SHOW Cheryl & I are proud that our show was chosen by Jack for this release. John Pickup’s work will also be exhibited for sale. Broken Hill City Council declared 2006 the year of ‘The Brushmen of the Bush’. A retrospective exhibition opened that year in the Broken Hill regional Gallery and is travelling extensively through the Australian Regional Gallery circuit. This is a great boost to the Brushman’s fame and will surely further enhance the value of owning their works.
JOHN BRADLEY is returning to The Entrance with some of the best work I have seen. I’ve known John for many years and have never been more impressed with his work for this show. His work is superb from the Puffing Billy trains steaming through mountain forests, the Blue Mountains in all their moods to the campfire scenes.
GARY MYERS: Gary has just completed a year long inspiring painting trip around Australia from Hobart to Perth, Darwin to Sydney. The colours, moods and shapes of our vast country come alive on his canvases. I am really excited about his new work and I believe he has the potential to be a very important investment artist.
JIM HOUGH In a first for our clients Jim will be bringing paintings from his new series ‘Threatened & endangered species’. The paintings depicting birds and animals such as the Helmeted Honeyeater, the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and Koala in their natural habitat are incredibly detailed and vibrant; they jump out of the canvas. Also his trip to outback Broken Hill has produced great works. As I said before, get in while you can.
MAX MANNIX. The demand on his work throughout the country is so great that even painting 7 days a week cannot satisfy the demand let alone time for Golf. Max is an icon in Australia with his paintings sought by collectors and investors alike. His works are lively, & topical. He has the reputation as one of Australia’s great investment artists.
DAVID BRAYSHAW. David is really going places like Hong Kong & Dubai where his exhibitions are very successful and his paintings are keenly sought. His new paintings for the show are breathtaking and sure to find homes very quickly.
IAN HANSEN’S success in the USA continues with an almost sell-out show in Maine. The Americans can’t get enough of his work. It’s so good we should keep it in Australia.
JOHN VANDER: John and Frances journeyed through France, England & Ireland last year where he rediscovered his love of Europe’s great artists. They stayed in Provence and travelled the haunts of the great masters like Van Gogh and Cezanne. These wonderful experiences inspired and reinvigorated him and he has produced a limited collection called
OTTO KUSTER, a household name in the art world is celebrating 50 years as an artist a wonderful milestone! His style of pasting paint onto canvas with a palette knife & the talent that leaps from every one of his paintings is admired by the art buying public & his peers alike. His works for this show all showcase this mans extraordinary talents.
WERNER FILIPICH. is producing some of the best work I have ever seen and his paintings have been ‘walking off the wall’ at all of our sales. He has extraordinary talent. The work he is taking to The Entrance is some of the finest I have ever seen.
JOHN DYNON This colourful ‘larger than life ‘character is taking Australian art to a new dimension. After Pro Hart’s death, critics predicted that “Dynon could be the new inspiration for outback art in Broken Hill”. Check out his work! The prediction! Spot on.
FINALLY Cheryl, the artists & I are proud to support the Rotary Club of The Entrance and aid their fund raising efforts with part of rotary’s proceeds goes to the injured pelican fund We look forward to seeing you at the Oaks Waterfront.
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TRIBUTE TO SMOKY DAWSON from the artist s  SMOKY DAWSON’S DEATH was a great personal loss as well as the loss of a mate who loved art and the artists. He attended many of our shows around the country for many years and only a few people new that Smoky had a great desire to paint. In the year before his death he was learning to paint with Kevin Best and we will have on show the painting they did together Homestead of the Golden West at this special tribute show. A number of the artists are painting special paintings from Smokys poems and songs for the show. I invite all of you to Bring Mum along and join us in celebrating the life of this great Australian.
HELEN ZEREFOS This wonderful songstress has agreed, as a mark of respect for her long time friend Smoky, to perform, a track from the new album she is working on. Helen has recently returned from Tamworth musical festival where she performed in 3 very successful concerts and has been convinced to work on a country album. At our show she will perform one of the new tracks in public for the first time.
JACK ABSALOM OAM IN SHOW: We are excited to say that Jack, for the first time in many years, has released a number of his SIGNIFICANT PAINTINGS FOR THIS SHOW Cheryl & I are proud that our show was chosen by Jack for this release. John Pickup’s work will also be exhibited for sale. Broken Hill City council declared 2006 the year of The Brushmen of the Bush. A retrospective exhibition opened that year in the Broken Hill regional Gallery and is travelling extensively through the Australian Regional Gallery circuit presently showing in Swan Hill Regional Gallery. This is a great boost to the Brushman’s fame and will surely further enhance the value of owning their works.
DON’T FORGET MUM Please join us for drinks and nibbles as we honour our Mums at this Mothers day show & as a special Gift we will be giving away 15 paintings donated by the artists present, join us for a good night & bring friends to this pre mothers Day event.
15 PAINTING GIVEAWAY: How to enter: Every visitor to the show will be handed a lucky door ticket by Lions, just fill it out and pop it in the LUCKY DOOR ticket box. On opening night we will draw a winner every 30 minutes then we will draw 5 on Saturday & 5 on Sunday. The earlier its in the box the more chances you will have. GOOD LUCK
JOHN BRADLEY. Is our new guest artist for our Mothers Day Show. I have known John for many years and have never been more impressed with his work. He has pulled out all the stops for this show and really bringing his best. His work is superb from the puffing Billy trains steaming through mountain forests, The Blue Mountains in all their moods to the incredibly popular campfire scenes. You won’t see better.
GARY MYERS: Gary & Helen have just completed a year long painting trip around Australia in a caravan. The trip from Hobart to Perth, Darwin, Sydney and all in between has really inspired Gary. The colours, Moods and shapes of our vast country have come alive on his canvases. I am really excited about his new work and I believe he has the potential to be a very important investment artist.
JIM HOUGH In a first for our clients Jim will be bringing paintings from his new series Threatened & endangered species. The paintings depicting birds such as the Helmeted Honeyeater, The Princess Parrot, and the very rare and highly endangered Orange Bellied Parrot in their natural habitat are incredibly detailed and vibrant they just jump out of the canvas. His recent trip to the area outback of Broken Hill has also produced great works. As I said before get in while you can!
DAVID BRAYSHAW. David is really going places like Hong Long & Dubai where his exhibitions are very successful and his paintings are keenly sought. His new paintings for the show are breathtaking and sure to find homes very quickly.
MAX MANNIX: This Icon of Australian art just gets better and better Max’s work is going from strength to strength which is demonstrated in the approx. 30 fantastic new works for this show. Come and talk to Max, he loves to see you and discuss his works.
IAN HANSEN’S success in the USA continues with an almost sell-out show in Maine. The Americans canot get enough of his work. It’s so good we should keep it in Australia.
JOHN VANDER: I have convinced John to release for sale, at this show, 2 of his special investment paintings reproduced in his Art of John Vander 2008 Close to Home calendar. Titled Breaking Surf Coalcliff depicts the new world famous bridge with the surf crashing onto rocks below & The Headland Austinmer which looks across the surf to this picturesque headland. Very important Vander paintings.
OTTO KUSTER a household name in the art world is celebrating 50 years as an artist a wonderful milestone! His style of pasting paint onto canvas with a palette knife & the talent that leaps from every one of his paintings is admired by the art buying public & his peers alike. His works for this show all depict this wonderful mans extraordinary talents.
ERIC McCORMICK by popular demand will join us once again with his striking outback images and wonderful mood paintings of Broken Hill and its unique scenery.
FINALLY: It is important you join Cheryl the Artists and I in showing Smoky the respect we all held for him. We look forward to seeing you all again. Kevin
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5 May 06 - SMOKY DAWSON TO PAY TRIBUTE TO PROHART  PRO HART’S DEATH was the loss of one of our “TOP TEN” members and a great friend. His passing has left a gaping hole in Australian art. Cheryl and I were grateful we visited him and Raylee just before his death. Pro Hart was a giant of a man who never lost touch with the ordinary Aussie. His philosophy of pricing his paintings for the average wage gave many people the opportunity to own one. Sadly with his passing this will change forever. We have been bringing Pro and his art to our clients for almost 30 years and I have extended our condolences to his family on behalf of you all.
TRIBUTE TO PRO: We have invited another lifelong friend of Pro’s, SMOKY DAWSON, to pay tribute to him at this May show where we will have a full showing of Pro’s paintings for sale. I ask all of our friends and clients to attend this tribute as a mark of respect for this great Australian.
‘Pro’s life on earth has been extraordinary and he will be remembered for as long as art thrills the hearts, minds and souls of people everywhere.’
BRUSHMEN OF THE BUSH: Broken Hill City council has declared 2006 the year of ‘The Brushmen of the Bush’ and with Pro Harts’ passing there are only two of this world famous group still painting. That is Jack Absalom and John Pickup and we are excited to say Jack & John’s work will be exhibited for sale with Pro’s at this tribute show. John’s works are keenly sought by discerning investors and can only be described as incredible and exciting. A retrospective exhibition is opening in June this year in the Broken Hill Regional Gallery and will travel extensively through the Australian Regional Gallery circuit after Broken Hill. This is a great boost to the Brushman’s fame and will surely see a further rise in the price of their works. I believe they are the most significant group to capture the Australian art market since the Heidelberg School of Streeton, McCubbin etc. Great potential investment!
ART – THE SAFE BET? Well, this week has certainly proven every thing I have been telling you for the past 26 years and many of you will now be grateful for taking the advice. A Pro Hart sold for $49,000 last Monday at auction. You could have purchased a painting of a similar size from me ten years ago for around $6000 and I don’t think his prices will stop there. Pro was one of my first “TOP TEN” artists. Now is the time to get in early and consider paintings by the remaining “TOP TEN” artists!
HOW I CHOOSE THE TOP TEN: I categorise artist’s works into 10 styles and then, using a wide criteria, choose an artist from each style who I believe is the best artist in that style in Australia today. ‘The proof of the pudding is in the eating’.
NEW ARTISTS FOR SHOW: For those of you who missed the November show, missed our major new find, the incredibly talented wildlife artist James Hough will be with us again. His depiction of Australia’s fauna is incredible I don’t think I have ever seen such delicate and fine work set in incredible landscapes. You’re sure to enjoy these! They have great investment potential.
AN OLD FRIEND IS BACK: Eric McCormick will be at the show with 10 of his incredible works. Eric has been a guest artist many times in the early days and many of you have requested his return. His latest work is fantastic and you will enjoy his chunky oils and vibrant outback colours.
MAX MANNIX IS OVER THE MOON: with the arrival of his first grandson. Max says, after 8 girls they have finally ‘got it right’ Max is well known for the enjoyment he gets from his grandchildren and he loves to boast about them all. He is looking forward to being at the Bankstown show where he gets the opportunity to see his Sydney family.
DYNON RELEASES NEW SERIES: Whilst we were in Broken Hill we visited John and Debbie. They have just completed an upgrade of their home and studio. I tell you the paintings he is bringing to the May show are incredible. He stayed home for the first Christmas in years and painted. We are the winners! Great work with excellent investment potential.
JOHN VANDER has released one of his most famous paintings for sale. Titled ‘Mittagong’ it was reproduced in print and has literally sold 1000’s of prints and a framed print comes with this very collectable investment.
FINALLY: Cheryl and I hope you can join us. We look forward to seeing you all again. Kevin.
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Investment Guru IAN HIAM to open MAY 4TH SALE OF PAINTINGS  WELCOME BACK Hi everyone It feels great to get back for our first art show in 2007 Our artists have all had their brushes to canvass and have produced 400 of the best paintings I have ever shown. Cheryl and I are looking forward to seeing you again & enjoying these incredible works of art with you.
DON’T FORGET MUM Please join us for drinks and nibbles and celebrate Mothers day together and as a Mothers Day Gift we will be giving away 20 of our latest books personally signed by the artists present, So make this a good night out and ‘bring friends’ to this pre mothers Day event.
INVESTMENT GURU TO OPEN SHOW. Former radio talk back investment advisor ERIC HIAM will be opening our show with a few tips on art investment and will be available over the weekend, as a free service, to talk to people on the subject ‘is art a good investment ?’ Eric attended our show last year and many of our clients made use of his expert knowledge. With the share market on a rollercoaster ride, DIY superfund managers are increasingly looking to include art in their investments as a good means of reducing risk by adding diversification to their investment portfolio.
NORMAN LINDSAY Its great to be able to bring a Norman Lindsay oil to our show for sale. This piece was painted around the early 60’s and features nude bathers
20 BOOK & PAINTING GIVEAWAY: Every visitor to the show receives a lucky door ticket from BCAC, just fill it out and pop it in the ‘LUCKY DOOR’ ticket box. On opening night we will draw a winner every 30 minutes then we will draw one every hour on Saturday & Sunday. At 4pm Sunday we draw the Gary Myers Original painting.
GARY MYERS‘ “SEA CHANGE” For the past 18 months Gary has swapped his lifestyle on 13 secluded acres in Queensland’s mountain ranges for a 13th floor apartment in Melbourne. As one close friend commented, “It’s quite a CBD Change” the change and a new studio has given him new inspiration, His works! Some of the best I’ve seen
NEW ‘FRIDGE MAGNET’ INVITES works out well Thanks for the feedback on the fridge magnet invite every one has said it is a great idea and helped them from ‘losing it’ If you have trouble finding your invitation card now it’s just a matter of ‘sticking it on the fridge’ Good idea?
"SALE OF PAINTINGS" SINCE 1980 Cheryl and I have presented our shows for 27 years and many of our Clients and Artists have been with us from the start. We are a family firm operating from Greenacre, in Sydney and our Clients and Artists are part of our ‘family’. The events we call our SALE OF PAINTINGS have been held from Sydney to Indianapolis from Mona Vale to Bathurst with regular shows in The Entrance, Melbourne, Tamworth, Orange and Bankstown. Giving people from the City and the Bush the opportunity to see and meet the best art and artists in Aus today!
THE LATE ERIC MINCHIN, Founder of the "Brushmen of the Bush", was concerned that many people throughout this Country had never had the opportunity to see Australian art at its best, let alone meet the artists. My
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KEVIN BEST TO LAUNCH NEW BOOK 29 JUNE 2007  THIS IS AN INVITATION to a very special one-man show and launch of a unique Limited Edition Book of the best paintings that Kevin Best has ever produced. It is also a wonderful investment opportunity to purchase from 30 paintings for sale, at the show, from the book.
AT THE AGE OF 75 Kevin Best has had 33 years of wonderful painting experiences and he invites you to ‘enter his studio’ and join him as he shares with you some of his greatest secrets in ‘Secrets of the Brush’.
THE LAST BOOK This 160 page book of wonderful paintings, stories & painting secrets is a must for every true Australian art lover. Kevin has already bemoaned the fact that he could never see himself having the time and energy to produce another. Our Clients are offered the last opportunity to purchase a painting from one of his books.
OAM I believe one of Kevin’s proudest moments was on Australia Day 2005 when he received the Order of Australia Medal for his services to art and I said at the time Kevin is acknowledged as a major painter of this era and his paintings record our history and our way of life for future generations. Kevin’s investment potential has long been recognised by the art buying public and his peers. The paintings in this book are a timeless reminder of our past and our wonderful Australian heritage.
SMOKY DAWSON. Another collaborator was my old friend Smoky whose wonderful poem ‘Homestead of my Dreams’ is printed and illustrated in 2 paintings gleaned by Kevin from Smoky’s memories with Smoky sharing the brush! Two unique paintings that will live forever in History.
ALL PAINTINGS from the book come fully authenticated with attached valuation and Kevin will be at the show all weekend signing your book purchases and personalising the back of each of these incredible works from the book.
FINALLY: Cheryl & I wholeheartedly recommend this great book ‘Secrets of the Brush’ and hope you can join us to celebrate Kevin’s wonderful achievement of his life’s work. The Pacific International Hotel has offered a great deal for $139 per double per night, which includes hot breakfast with Kevin & Dorn. Phone 97904700
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OCTOBER 05 - 15 PAINTING GIVEAWAY - HANSEN WINS ANOTHER TOP AWARD  OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR 25 years in the business is a great milestone for Cheryl & I and as a thank you for your support and friendship we invite you to celebrate with us. The Drinks and nibbles will be flowing all weekend and as a special thank you, the exhibiting artists have donated paintings to be given away throughout the show. All this to the live sounds of Elvis!! For all of you who were aware of Cheryl’s battle this year. Thank You! Your help and support has been extremely appreciated. I am glad to say she has won the fight and is rapidly regaining full strength.
15 PAINTING GIVEAWAY: How to enter: Every visitor to the show will be handed a lucky door ticket by Careflight, just fill it out and pop it in the ‘LUCKY DOOR’ ticket box. On opening night we will draw a winner every 30 minutes then we will draw 5 on Saturday & 5 on Sunday. The earlier you are in the box the more chances you will have. GOOD LUCK!
CHERYL & I have been bringing Australia’s most talented artists to you for the past 25 years. These popular ‘Sales of paintings’, taking art and the artists to the people, are major attractions in communities around our country. We are proud to support Careflight and aid their fund raising efforts at this show.
ART – THE SAFE BET Clients always ask me, How do I choose a piece for investment yet one that I can afford? My advice is select established up and coming artists then follow your heart and only buy it if you like it. Remember, you are Investing in your lifestyle as well. The work is going to enhance your home or office and give you and your family increasing pleasure for many years. History has shown that unlike expensive curtains, blinds and floor coverings, a work of art has the potential to substantially increase in value as you enjoy. Advice before you purchase is very important, an absolute must.
We carry out free appraisals for our clients and almost all are astounded at the increase in value their paintings have achieved over the years.Many of them purchased their pieces purely for enjoyment and cannot believe the gains they have made.
NEW “TOP TEN” BOOK: Cheryl & I are really proud of our third book and I am happy to say sales have been excellent. The good news is we still have a few left. the last of the paintings in the book are released for sale at this show. These paintings have extremely high investment potential.
BRUSHMAN OF THE BUSH: This is a name you will remember John Pickup. (“Brushman of the Bush” member) This is the first time in a decade you can see around 10 of his Latest paintings in a Sydney show. His works are scarcer than hen’s teeth and can only be described as incredible and exciting.
NEW ARTISTS FOR SHOW: As you know I am always on the search for new talent. Well I have found a wonderful wildlife artist, James Hough. His depiction of Australia’s fauna is incredible I don’t think I have ever seen such delicate and fine work set in incredible landscapes. You’re sure to enjoy these! Also Kym Hart is back with new and exciting work.
KEVIN BEST’S OAM honour this year has brought his paintings to the fore throughout the country and his sales have soared as more and more people discover his wonderful talent. Kevin’s investment potential has long been recognised and those in the know are stocking up?
IAN HANSEN DOES IT AGAIN: Kevin Hill’s “TOP TEN” Artist Ian Hansen has again taken out another of the world’s top awards for marine Artists. After taking out the “The Thomas Wells Award” last year, Ian was presented with the very prestigious ‘Award of Excellence’ last month in the USA in a star-studded exhibition of the works of Marine artists from around the world. As I said before Get in while there still affordable!!
DYNON RELEASES NEW SERIES: Get ready to see new and incredible paintings from John Dynon with his ‘Spirit Of The Bush’ series and ‘The Pubs of the Sydney Road’ series a must for any worthwhile collection. Don’t miss these.
JOHN VANDER has released one of his more famous paintings for sale. Titled ‘ The Village of Wollombi’ it was reproduced in print and has literally sold 1000’s of prints and a framed print comes with this very collectable investment.
FINALLY: Cheryl and I hope you can join us. We look forward to celebrating with you. Kevin
STOP PRESS. Ian Hansen painting "Morna and Windward 11" oil on canvas, 36" x 48" sold in the USA for US$ 18,200 = Aus $ 24,300
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Australian Music Legend MARTY RHONE to open the show with song  YOU & YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED to join us for Christmas drinks and nibbles, this is our 26th year making friends in art and we always look forward to enjoying the company & fellowship of our friends and clients. Christmas is a great time to celebrate and as a Christmas gift, the exhibiting artists have donated paintings to be given away throughout the show and every visitor to the show can enter in the draw for one of 15 paintings. We would also like you to ‘bring friends’ this Christmas.
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC LEGEND MARTY RHONE who is also celebrating his 40th year in show biz. will “open the show with song” so come along and enjoy the entertainment as few artists can get an audience jumping like Marty Rhone and when he says he
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RAY MARTIN TO LAUNCH NEW Kevin Hill  NEW “TOP TEN” BOOK LAUNCH: TV Personality
Ray Martin will launch the new Kevin Hill’s “TOP TEN” Australian Artists ~ Special Limited Edition ~ 2007 book when he opens the 2nd of November show at the Bankstown Pacific International. The new book, our fourth edition, is bigger with more paintings than ever before Cheryl & I are really excited about the quality and no stone has been left unturned to bring you the very best that Australia has to offer. 88 pages including almost 70 colour plates of wonderful paintings, interesting sketches and stories. Our artists love it and Kevin Best says, “This book is incredible, it is colourful, informative and brilliantly done. Once again, Kevin has created a wonderful resource and a new dimension for art in Australia. It is a must for any serious art lover”
Only 1000 Individually Numbered Copies Printed. Each book is Individually Numbered and features my choice of the “TOP TEN” Artists in their field in Australia today. Also we have included special guest artists in the book and a ‘Legends in Art’ section Its Black grained hard cover and Gold leaf embossed title makes it a very attractive book and will make an ideal coffee table display or even a perfect gift for your art loving friends. The really exciting news is that the over 70 paintings & sketches will be for sale at the November Bankstown art show. Paintings from the book can be viewed on our web site.
YOU & YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED to join Cheryl, the artists & I for Christmas drinks and nibbles, this is our 27th year in art and we always look forward to enjoying the company & fellowship of our friends and clients. Christmas is a time to celebrate; we would also like you to ‘bring your friends’ to share in a good night out.
INVESTING IN ART: the share market continues its roller coaster ride and as a result people are increasingly including art in their investments. Financial advisors are looking for a good means of reducing risk by adding diversification to their client’s investment portfolio and art sales across the country are going extremely well.
KEVIN BEST NEW BOOK: Kevin Best is on the mend after having his hip replaced. It has been a hard road and a real trauma for him as at age of 75. He has been unable to paint since June and has only just started his first painting session of a couple of hours a day twice a week. Luckily he produced the paintings for my new book last year and they will be for sale at this show. Kevin best will be at the show signing the new book with his fellow artists. We all wish Kevin a speedy recovery.
DAVID BRAYSHAW our major new find the incredibly talented Artist David Brayshaw has been included in our new book and paintings from the book will be for sale. David is Australia’s top seascape artist whose depictions of ‘land meets sea’ and coral atolls is breathtaking. You’re sure to enjoy these! David’s work is featured in the new book.
JAMES HOUGH Is also included in the new book and has produced some of the greatest work I have ever seen. His recent trip along the ranges of the northeast coast of NSW really inspired him and he continues to produce magnificent works of art for the show. Many of the new images feature detailed landscapes with trees and limbs covered with moss and lichen in incredible detail with the wildlife depicted amongst waterfalls and rivers of the area. James work is featured in the new book.
JOHN VANDER: John has just returned from an epic painting journey through France England & Ireland and he rediscovered his love of Europe. He stayed in Provence and travelled the haunts of the great masters like Van Gogh and Cezanne. These wonderful experiences reinvigorated and inspired him to put paint to canvas and he has created a limited number of incredible paintings. Being a special ‘holiday series’ they are Great Investments? Don’t miss these!
IAN HANSEN. Continues to amaze the world with his very popular marine art and his new work the ‘Battle of Lissa’ is incredible and shows us why he is acknowledged as one of the greatest marine artists ever. This wonderful piece will be in the show and is a must for all to see and appreciate. What a great investment.
MAX MANNIX will be joining us with around 25 paintings again at this show and already people have been ‘booking in’ to meet this Australian Icon. Max’s paintings are lively, topical, and colourful and represent the Australian humour and way of life that we love. His reputation as one of Australia’s great investment artists is growing rapidly.
JOHN DYNON & WERNER FILIPICH have really created some of their best work and I can see the influence of Werner’s ‘trip of inspiration’ to Italy this year and John’s continuing unique depiction of our outback as only a ‘larger than life ‘ character could portray is taking Australian art to a new dimension. After Pro Hart’s death the critics predicted that “Dynon will be the new inspiration for Broken Hill and outback art” Check out his work! Their prediction is proven correct. Truly an inspirational artist.
CHERYL & I thank Ray Martin for his gift of time as he is an extremely busy journalist with Channel Nine. It is highly unlikely but national or international events may prevent him from coming at the last moment the alternative opener will be displayed on our web site. Cheryl the artists & I look forward to seeing you there. Kevin
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18th AUGUST MAYOR NORM MANN TO OPEN BATHURST SHOW MAYOR NORM MANN to open art show at Bathurst on Friday Night 18th August 7.00 pm at an exciting cocktail party attended by most of the artists with the net proceeds from the entry fee & raffle going to Rotary for donation to towards the construction of an accommodation block at Bathurst Base Hospital for families of the seriously ill.
PRO HART’S DEATH was the loss of one of our “TOP TEN” members and a great friend. His passing has left a gaping hole in Australian art. Pro was a giant of a man who never lost touch with the ordinary Aussie. His philosophy of pricing his paintings for the average wage gave many people the opportunity to own one. We have been bringing Pro and his art to our Clients for almost 30 years.
BRUSHMEN OF THE BUSH: with Pro Harts’ passing only Jack Absalom and John Pickup are still painting and we are excited to say! Jack & John’s work will be exhibited for sale with Pro’s and Eric Minchin’s at this show. A retrospective exhibition opened on June the 2nd this year in Broken Hill Regional Gallery and will travel the Regional Gallery circuit after Broken Hill. This will surely see a further rise in their prices ~ great potential investment!
ART – THE SAFE BET Clients always ask me How do I choose a piece for investment yet one that I can afford? My advice is select ‘established’ up and coming artists then follow your heart and only buy it if you like it. Remember, you are investing in your lifestyle as well. The work is going to enhance your home or office and give you and your family increasing pleasure for many years. History has shown that unlike expensive curtains, blinds and floor coverings, a work of art has the potential to substantially increase in value as you enjoy. Advice before you purchase is very important, an absolute must. We also carry out free appraisals for our clients.
SUPERANNUATION FUNDS INVEST IN ART. With the share market on a rollercoaster ride, DIY superfund managers are increasingly looking to include art in their investments. Talk to us at the show!
NEW ARTISTS FOR SHOW: I am always on the search for new talent and I have found a wonderful wildlife artist, James Hough. His depiction of Australia’s fauna is incredible I don’t think I have ever seen such delicate and fine work set in superb landscapes. You’re sure to enjoy these!
MAX MANNIX IS OVER THE MOON with the arrival of his first grandson. Max says, after 8 girls they have finally ‘got it right’ Max is well known for the enjoyment he gets from his grandchildren. Max’s work is going from strength to strength with auctions, realising prices far higher than our show prices in many instances.
DYNON RELEASES NEW SERIES: Whilst we were in Broken Hill we had the opportunity to visit John and Debbie. John has really taken off with the passing of his great mate Pro, people are realising they need to ‘get in now’ before opportunity passes them by again. I tell you the paintings he is bringing to Bathurst are incredible.
JOHN VANDER’S heart problems may have slowed down John’s output but it sure ‘ain’t’ slowed down the demand on his work! He is painting better than ever and can’t keep up. He is fascinated by the gold fever history of the small towns around Bathurst and has loved painting them for over 30 yrs. He has produced some superb paintings. Just wait till you see them! I have persuaded him to release two incredible paintings of the village Hartley and Wattle Flats from my New Millennium “TOP TEN “ artist book. These special investment paintings are for sale at our Bathurst show.
KEVIN BEST’S OAM honour last year has brought his paintings to the fore throughout the country and his sales have soared as more and more people discover his wonderful talent. Kevin’s investment potential has long been recognised and those in the know are stocking up!
IAN HANSEN DOES IT AGAIN: Kevin Hill’s “TOP TEN” artist Ian Hansen has again taken out another of the world’s top awards for marine Artists. After receiving the “The Thomas Wells Award” in 04, Ian was presented with the very prestigious ‘Award of Excellence’ in Dec 05 in the USA in a star-studded exhibition of Marine artists’ work from around the world. As I said before get in while they’re still affordable.
WERNER FILIPICH has been, soaking up inspiration in Italy and has produced some of the best work I have ever seen and OTTO KUSTER’S nudes and scenes from around the region are superbly created and a must for every true art lover to see.
CHERYL & I hope you can join us in Bathurst for a great time. Kevin
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