THREE contrasting artists have made an impact on Euroa Library’s continually morphing display of art.
A Few Good People I Know is the current exhibition of personal portraits which include local characters painted by acrylic maestro Andrew Bond.
“My opinion is that portraiture is a combination of observation, ability to interrupt, and then mastering the medium you are using which is just as relevant to other forms of art,” Mr Bond said.
“I like the many benefits of acrylics including the colour range, quick drying, and low odour, plus they are easy to clean up.”
Mr Bond’s work is accompanied by hand-woven pieces from Wilma Furphy and acrylics of a different style painted by Bill Potiris.
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Ms Furphy is a self-taught artist who as a child loved pencils, paints, and paper, an interest which then evolved into a long-standing love of working with plant fibre to create paper from plants and basketry from garden plants.
Mr Potiris likens his paintings to quirky stories he tells, and his works do not disappoint in their vibrancy and variation.
He draws on inspiration from life experiences, cultural heritage, and people connections.
"I tell a story, bring a memory to life, or convey a simple message," Mr Potiris said.
"I can be spontaneous and create a simple pencil drawing from an image I have in my mind.
"Sometimes, it doesn’t amount to anything.
"At other times, I find gems."
The exhibition runs until Saturday, 31 May.
