Shyanne Clarke's upcoming exhibition LINGER, running from 12th September until 4th October, features a new body of work with the ocean as its subject. Created during a year-long residency at sub tropic studio, a creative space located in a subterranean bus station- is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance and supported by Sunshine Coast Council. For this new body of work Shyanne has experimented across multiple mediums, from acrylics to oils on canvas and charcoal works on paper, attempting to capture the depths, and the human response to the power of the sea. Pastel pops hovering above the horizon offer oblique reference to the impact of climate change and global warming on the sea and its environs. The works encourage the observer to pause, to observe the layers and marks and mediums. To linger.

"The ocean has a depth figuratively and literally that I am eternally fascinated by. It parallels our own conscious | unconscious. Its essence is extremely difficult to capture, forcing me to lean in and really see it. I use negative space, and experiment with the fluidity of paint, mimicking its own nature and that of the sea, creating drips & spontaneous marks." - Shyanne Clarke

Exhibiting at CA Gallery, 5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach, QLD.

12 Sept - 4 Oct 2022.

Opening Night, 17 Sept, 4-6pm.

When I create pieces I want the the viewer to linger, go deeper and find something unexpected that they may not have noticed at first glance. I layer pieces in multiple mediums to find a finished piece. The ocean is a common theme, both consciously and unconsciously, I’m attracted to its depth, literally and figuratively - it can be soft, feminine, sensual AND wild, powerful, strong. The motivation for creating these layered works is a desire to go below the surface in life, with so much information coming towards us, I crave the gritty pretty depth, in conversation, knowledge, art - to feel.

Now exhibiting at Light Subtropic Studio, 23 Cooma Tce, Caloundra. May - June 30, 2022. Open 24/7

Come take a glimpse my art studio, Subtropic Studio Caloundra, as part of my year long artist residency thanks to Sunshine Coast Council and Arts Coast. I’ll be showcasing new wavescapes, finished pieces and live drawing/painting.

A visit to Open Studios Sunshine Coast provides a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes, attend workshops and to meet and purchase from some of our region's most talented artisans. With more than 70 studios dotted along the trail we encourage you to take a self-guided tour behind the scenes and discover the hidden creativity of artists living and working in the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland and Coastal communities.

Pick up a copy of our event guide available at Visitor Information Centres, Art Galleries and local cafes & businesses. The guide profiles all participating Artists and provides suggested Art trails and maps to help plan your self guided tour. We also have a downloadable art trail planner to help you manage who you see.

Runs over 2 days - 10am-5pm. 22nd & 23rd January

Have you always been romanced by oil painting, but feel overwhelmed with the technicalities of starting & learning them? With years of experience teaching oil painting classes, our teachers are excellent at breaking down oil painting into a wonderful & approachable paint medium. This workshop is suited to those who have dabbled in oil painting before and want to gain more technique, as well as those who are complete beginners who have never picked up a paint brush. Our teachers will take you through the basics of how oil paint layers and works, colour mixing techniques, we’ll talk about brushes, paints and surfaces and how to approach decision making in your work. You’ll have the choice of creating a painting from a photograph or doing a painting of a previously painted work (master copy). After the 2 days you will leave with a small oil painting & an abundance of oil painting knowledge.

All Supplies included. If you would like to bring your own brushes feel free.

We will break for lunch for 30 mins. There is options nearby and we will provide tea / coffee etc.