Artists

Sue is an artist based in Waikiki, Western Australia, who works in oils to capture the intricate beauty and vivid colours of Australian birds and coastal scenes. Her work explores the relationship between tranquillity and chaos in nature, striving to evoke a strong sense of space that allows viewers to escape the everyday. Sue’s paintings are held in private collections worldwide, and she has participated in numerous group exhibitions.

Natasha Baker is an Australian contemporary realist artist with a focus on classical realism. Natasha creates radiant alla prima still life oil paintings, alongside delicate, emotive renderings of birds and animals. Combining careful observation and meticulous process, each of her paintings reveals a gentle complexity. Deeply influenced by the Old Masters, Natasha’s work is an elegant exploration of light, form, and quiet presence.

I am a watercolour artist and active member/ committee member of the Watercolour Society of WA. I enter exhibitions in Australia and internationally and have exhibited in International Watercolour Exhibitions in India (2022), Vietnam (2024), Mexico (2024/25), Western Australia (2022, 2024, 2026) and France (2025). Currently I have my first solo exhibition of my watercolour art in the Perth CBD called Look Around...

My creative journey didn’t begin with a paintbrush or in an art studio. It began much earlier, through my work as a hairdresser and later as the owner of my own florist business. Both professions taught me to appreciate form, balance, colour, texture and, above all, the importance of detail. In many ways, hairdressing and floral design are creative arts in their own right, and they gave me a lasting love of beauty and the satisfaction of creating something by hand. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1953, I became a permanent resident of Western Australia in 2006. My more personal artistic journey developed gradually over the years. After moving to Australia, I continued to explore my creativity alongside my professional life and eventually found myself increasingly drawn towards sculpture and the possibilities of working with reclaimed and recycled materials. In 2016, I discovered a particular fascination with recycling paper. Junk mail, advertising circulars and other everyday household materials became my medium. I enjoy discovering how paper can be manipulated and transformed into a strong, solid structure, while allowing its own character to develop and become part of the finished work. My inspiration often comes from what is around me—something left on the verge, discarded in a building-site bin, or an everyday object that others may simply overlook. My approach is largely intuitive. I don’t always begin with a fully formed idea; often, I let my imagination take flight and allow an unexpected character to emerge, usually with a touch of humour and whimsy. Today, creating art is an important part of my life. I don’t see myself as a full-time artist, but rather as someone who has found a rewarding creative path that continues to evolve. One of the greatest pleasures is knowing that my sculptures bring joy to people and make them smile. It is especially meaningful to know that my work has found homes with private collectors in Perth, New Zealand, Canada and further afield, including with extended family overseas. My work celebrates creativity, recycling and imagination, and the endless possibilities found in materials we often overlook.

Marilyn was born in NZ but now calls herself Australian. She loves to paint seascapes and landscapes of our extremely beautiful country. She also paints birds, animals and people using vibrant colour and subtle shading. She has won awards for her work and exhibits and sells frequently. Marilyn belongs to Trigg Art Society.

Stephanie has completed an Advanced Certificate of Art and Design at West Coast College of TAFE. Once starting on her artistic journey which is so much a part of her life, Stephanie hasn’t stopped creating. She has been painting for over 30 years and is in demand to give demonstrations and run workshops. Stephanie has won many art awards and her artwork can be found in a number of private and public collections

I am a retired veteran of both the British and Australian Armies. I have been married to my wife for 56 years and we have four sons and ten grandchildren.

Now just over 60 years old, i was born in Mauritius and have lived in many places in Africa and Europe prior to moving to Perth a few years ago. I am a self-educated artist and enjoy the process of creating a piece of art , both the planning and the execution. I have rescue pets that I bought with me when I moved from Mauritius, and we are all settling into becoming Australians.

Susanne was born in Zürich, Switzerland and is now based in Fremantle. Her lifelong admiration for the visual arts has evolved into a dedicated painting practice. While initially exploring pastels and drawing media, her discovery of watercolour marked a definitive shift in her creative focus, making it her medium of choice. Susanne continually hones her skills through workshops and local art classes.  She is a member of the Watercolour Society of WA.

As a passionate artist using Soft Pastel I always have my camera in hand to capture the wonders of what I see and transfer that into the art that I love.

As a qualified archaeologist, my art and my science are deeply intertwined. My creative journey began when I drew horses for racehorse owners in Newmarket, Suffolk. Growing up in a military family, I always held a deep respect for the past and past conflicts, which later led to me undertaking Battlefield Archaeology at The Somme. Today I apply meticulous detail to recreate artifacts and historical landscapes.

Rhiannon Chenoweth grew up on the edge of Yellagonga Regional Park and spent her childhood exploring wetlands  and searching for invertebrates.  Whilst studying Marine Biology and Conservation Management, she spent hours drawing specimens in her study books, nurturing the creative side that begin in childhood. She now works as an Environmental Health Officer in the Air Force Reserves and continues exploring. 

Hilly Coufreur is an abstract artist who loves working with palette knives and oil paints. Hilly creates bold, vibrant pieces that draw inspiration from the natural world around her. Her practice is rooted in experimentation — with texture, colour, and line — usually on small size substrates. Originally from the Netherlands, Hilly trained as a primary school teacher before moving to New Zealand with her husband, artist Jos Coufreur. Together they raised four children, and it wasn’t until they had all left home that Hilly began painting. Encouraged by Jos, she discovered a love for abstract art and quickly found her own creative voice. Eventually, with all four of their children settling in Perth, Hilly and her husband made the decision to move to Western Australia. They now live and work in the scenic hills near Donnybrook, WA.

Jos Coufreur is an award-winning artist renowned for his bold use of spontaneous, vibrant colour and expressive large-format works. A graduate of art school in the Netherlands, Jos has spent over 40 years refining his craft, transitioning from traditional photo-realism to a bold and colourful style. Jos’s dynamic style is evident in his expressive paintings of people, animals, urban scenes, and landscapes. Working on a large scale allows him the freedom to move with energy and emotion, bringing his subjects to life with vivid colours and movement. In addition to his personal works, Jos also creates custom commissions. Growing up in the Wollongong area of Australia, Jos moved to the Netherlands with his family at age 17. After marrying, he and his wife relocated to New Zealand in pursuit of a better lifestyle. Eventually, with all four of their children settling in Perth, Jos and his wife made the decision to move to Western Australia. They now live and work in the scenic hills near Donnybrook, WA.

Jackie Currie is a Western Australian mixed media artist who has developed a strong, process-driven practice. She works with paint, drawing, collage, found materials and a variety of papers, allowing her works to evolve through layering, adjustment and quiet experimentation. Her practice has been shaped through self-directed learning, workshops, peer exchange and collaboration. She has exhibited in local, community and solo exhibitions.

MARGIE (Margaret / Marg) DELANE Margie took up watercolour painting in 2012, and has also worked in oils, acrylics and mixed media. Margie was accepted as a member of the Watercolour Society of WA (WSWA) in early 2026, having previously been a Friend of the Society. She has exhibited and sold paintings in the 2026 International Watercolour Exhibition, the WSWA Annual Awards Exhibition, and in several community art shows.

As a young person, I was a talented painter, but I became a tradie and painted my way around the world. I channelled most of my creativity into beautifying homes while pursuing photography as a hobby. Some of my photographs appeared in local newspapers and other media. RSLWA's Army Art Watercolour Painting Course inspired me to pick up my artist’s brushes again, rekindling a talent that had never left me. Creating art is deeply enjoyable.

Jenny is a retired university lecturer who started painting professionally fifteen years ago. Her formal art studies include four years of art at high school and a semester at East Sydney Technical College. She has won awards for her paintings and is currently represented online by two major online galleries. As well as sales in WA, her paintings have sold interstate and overseas and can also be found hanging in public buildings.

Jan Exeter is a contemporary abstract artist based in Subiaco, Western Australia. A largely self-taught painter, she came to art later in life after a long career at a Western Australian university. Following the loss of her son in 2019, Jan rediscovered a creative side that had lain dormant since her school years, finding both inspiration and a new creative direction in abstract art. Drawn to colour, texture and experimentation, Jan creates original works that evoke a sense of life, movement and growth. Each painting is an individual exploration, resulting in pieces that are distinctive and unique.

Joanne Francis reflects unique aspects of people and nature - predominantly painting in pastel to immediate tactile pure colour. She explores the harsh fragility and wonder of nature in the Great Southern Region of WA. She lives within the environment she portrays. An ECU fine arts graduate, awards received are for painting landscape/portraiture and 3D natural forms.

Miranda Free is an Australian artist who paints across variety of genre in a contemporary realist style, often working from life. She is a prize-winning artist who has exhibited widely in 12 solo and over 50 joint and group exhibitions in Australia and internationally, undertaken several artist residencies & been a finalist in prestigious art awards. Miranda founded the Blackwood River Arts Trail that showcases artists across four SW shires.

My artistic practice began in the Pilbara in 2017, while working as a Visual Art teacher, and developed further with the establishment of my studio in the Perth Hills in 2019. My work moves between realism and abstraction, exploring diverse subjects and techniques as my ideas evolve. Colour is a constant thread, often providing the starting point. My work invites viewers to pause, look differently and find a sense of joy in the unexpected.

My late father inspired my love of timber. With his guidance I built my first timber yacht and spent many years sailing on Melville Waters. Later, after creating furniture from recycled timber, it was a natural progression into woodturning utilizing timber from felled trees that others see no purpose in. And now, I find inspiration for my resin work in the character of wood grain and its natural distortions.

I was born in England in 1945. At 14, there was a chance for me to study Art at the College of Art and Design in Chesterfield, UK. Sadly I had to abandon my studies to earn money for my widowed Mother. After several years working in Industry I began painting again with Watercolours. I later change my medium to Oils on Canvas. My work private co collections in Australia, UK, France, Germany, Poland and South Africa. There is art in my soul!

1961 was the beginning of Paul Hurd’s career as a commercial artist. Spanning more than 60 years, he has worked in major advertising houses, illustrating the high-end fashion of the time, usually as principal illustrator. When relaxing, Paul’s artistic ability naturally embraced seascapes. As a competitive yachtsman, he has umbilical ties to the sea and anything that floats. He is mainly self-taught as an illustrator; however, his work as a watercolour and oil painter has impressionist tendencies. Paul’s body of work over recent years exudes an aura of mystical proportions, providing the viewer with more questions than answers.

Toby Hurd is a high school teacher and multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice centres on reflection, stillness and the inner journey. Working primarily in oils, he also creates sculptural forms from cardboard. His work brings together painting, design and making, transforming simple materials and quiet imagery into thoughtful, contemplative experiences.

Joanne Johnson is a self taught visual artist from Perth, Western Australia. She is an emerging artist whose evolving intuitive artistic expression incorporates acrylics, watercolour and mixed media paintings of the natural world. She explores abstract and representational styles. Joanne was a finalist in the City of Bayswater Community Art Awards 2026, her first art exhibition.