The creative range of Noosa artists was on display over the first nine days of October with 117 artists in 100 studios opening their doors to the public for the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail.
It was a welcome return for the seventh annual event to again see interstate and overseas visitors who had been kept apart due to Covid.
Run by a not-for-profit committee, Noosa Open Studios puts a focus on the artists and creativity available in Noosa.
Committee president Carol Watkins said they were grateful to the artists and studios who put themselves forward to be part of Noosa Open Studios.
“We have had return visitors, first time visitors, and those who have been planning to come for years finally walk through the door and wonder why they didn’t do it earlier. Also those who just stumbled across us when they saw our flags and signs,” she said.
“There was so much amazing work on display and the feedback from visitors was glowing.”
Noosa Today last weekend dropped in to see a handful of the artists involved in the event.
From beginners to established artists, all were keen to share their skills and knowledge of their art and showcase their works.
Among them were Martin Taylor and John Cook who took up painting for the first time after joining the Noosa Men’s Shed only a few years ago.
John Cook spent a lifelong career in photography that began as a press photographer with The Age newspaper then progressed to portrait and glamour.
Abstract artist Rosie Woods, whose works are frequently seen in murals adorning public spaces, shared a studio in Noosaville for the event with painter Kate Florence whose free and fluid style of art focuses on the human form, emotional landscapes and relationships.
Ceramicist Kim Wallace took us through a tour of the Noosaville studio she has built up, explaining the process involved in creating her high quality, handcrafted ceramics that are gaining a following from individuals and high end restaurants.
Painter Mitchell English brought his three decades of experience and signature style of art from Sydney to Noosa about four years ago. His works are held in public and private collections worldwide.
High on Little Cove hill with a commanding view over Noosa ceramist Karen Fullwood displayed her work, sharing her studio with nature-inspired sculptor Yanni Van Zijl and jeweller Sam Schroeder.
For more information on the event visit noosaopenstudios.com.au
