Jo Burt

Jo Burt is an Australian artist based in Noosa.

She mostly paints with oil on canvas and Japanese ink on bamboo paper. Her art is heavily influenced by the natural beauty of coastal and hinterland regions. Jo studied fine art via private tuition during her teenage years, furthering studies in college to complete a Diploma in Graphic Art and Advertising. She has worked as a professional Graphic Designer since 1998 in Australia and the United Kingdom servicing local, national and global companies. She is a student of traditional Japanese ink art within the International Sumie Association, having exhibited locally and in the Tokyo National Museum.

Jo studied fine art via private tuition during her teenage years, furthering studies in college to complete an Associate Diploma in Graphic Art and Advertising. She is currently a student of traditional Japanese ink art (suibokuga). Jo has worked as a professional Graphic Designer since 1998 in Australia and the United Kingdom servicing local, national and global companies. Her fine art is a meditative balance from the commercial marketing environment.

Original artwork and prints are available for purchase. Alternatively Jo takes orders for commissioned pieces.

Email: joburtart@gmail.com
Facebook: Jo Burt Art
Instagram: @joburtart
Website: www.joburtart.com/

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Leroy Sams

A passion for illustration & design is what drives Sunshine Coast artist Leroy Sams.

With a pencil in hand & the desire to create, his career as a graphic designer has given him the opportunity to express his talents, ideas and emotions in many forms.

His entry into the 2021Surf Art Expo explores the idea in the growth of surfing culture, and it’s effect on the serenity of what was once a very soulful pursuit.

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Email : 369design@tpg.com.au
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/leroy-sams/36/2b9/11
Facebook: 369designer

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Mo Riggs

Maureen Riggs respectfully known as Mo Riggs has avidly stood by her passion, painting the natural world above and below the sea.

Maureen’s paintings capture the quintessential essence and energy of tidal flows, stormy seas and skies, tranquil beaches, whales, turtles, sharks as well as specialising in life on a coral reef.

While raising her children here in Noosa, access to the underwater world was limited so she showcased her talents in painting the beautiful beaches, surf scenes and birdlife of the Sunshine Coast.

Mo first exhibited in a group art exhibition in 1987 in Melbourne for the International Scuba Expo. Her first solo exhibition was held in the Great Barrier Marine Park Aquarium in 1988 and was a sell out.

Living and working on the Great Barrier Reef in her late teens her journey in becoming a leading marine life artist began. Over time Mo fine tuned her unique skills at rendering the myriad life and symbiotic relationships within a coral reef.

Many group and solo exhibitions later, and, after 2 artist in residence positions in Fiji Mo has once again moved to her home town Noosa.
This is her second time participating and supporting the Noosa Surf Art Exhibition

WEBSITE: http://www.moceanart.com

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/moceanart/

FACEBOOK: @mo.riggs.9

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James Gormley

Noosa based artist, James Gormley, has been developing his surf inspired artwork since the late 1990’s.

Originally from Cornwall, England, James has united his passion for surfing and vivid colours to create vibrant pieces of art that reflect the world around us. Inspired by nature, James seamlessly blends acrylic paints with airbrushing to create unique works of art that evoke the imagination.

His artwork can already be found in a variety of businesses across Cornwall, where his commissioned work is displayed on a number of different mediums. Since moving to Noosa, he has been expanding his collection and broadening his style. Taking inspiration from the natural beauty in our environment, James has developed his pieces to reflect the relationship between the natural world and the diverse shapes and colours that fill it.

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EMAIL: james.gormley13@yahoo.com

YOUTUBE: YouTube

FACEBOOK: James Gormley Art

INSTAGRAM: Jamesgormleyartwork

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Netrae Art

Lynette started painting in 2016, using acrylic paint, onto canvas or wooden board.

Inspiration comes from our beautiful coast line which I hold extremely close to my heart. I visit these areas as often as I can to build on my reference for future paintings. Rainbow Beach to Noosa national park, with its turquoise waters and coloured sands.
Living within the Mary valley has also touched my soul. Capturing the lush green rolling hills surrounded by Australian flora and fauna, again creating on to a canvas.
Original artworks from miniature to large wall canvas available.
Prints available on posters, gift cards, bags, cushion covers, stubby holders to name a few.

Website: www.netraeart.com.au/
Facebook: @net.rae.7
Instagram:@netraeart/

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Beck Lee

Passionate about creating, Beck Lee completed her University Visual Art degree and has continued to pursue painting ever since; in her words “I genuinely have no say in it”.

Beck’s interest as an artist lies in the emotion of a suspended moment. She works primarily with oil and acrylic paint on canvas to distort reality through light, vibrant colour and gritty brushstrokes that seem to both swallow and harmonise with her subject’s delicate details. She invites her audience to give permission to themselves to be gently present in this moment, here and now.

Her objective is to create emotion through vibrant colour with a gritty application mixed with delicate classical detail – her aim is to try and capture that moment when you are just suspended in the now.

Beck has previously exhibited throughout Brisbane and Melbourne, before the pull of the ocean calling her home became irresistible and she returned to settle in her beloved Sunshine Coast. When Beck isn’t painting in her studio she can be found surfing, horse riding and fossicking the local markets for treasures.

EMAIL: mailto:rebeccaleeis@outlook.com
Instagram: @beck_lee_art
Facebook: Beck Lee Art

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SeaJay Art

Carlie Johnston

From Melbourne originally, I moved with my family to Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast in 2008.

I work from my home studio and have a love of nature and art.
Since I was young, I have always explored art in some form or another.
Textiles were a favourite of mine for many years and I have made several large mosaic artworks and explored acrylic painting, but it wasn’t until 2015 that I discovered Resin.

I immediately fell in love with this fluid medium and the way the colours blend and can be manipulated with heat. The vibrancy and depth of each artwork is what keeps me wanting to create my next piece. I am particularly drawn to creating pieces to represent my love of the ocean and beach where I live. My inspiration comes from aerial photographs of the sea and my multi-layered resin pieces really do seem as though you are looking through the waves.

I wanted to make functional artworks at an affordable price so began making Cheese Platters. My resin boards differ from other resin works out there as mine are created from an artists’ way of thinking rather than a view for business. Each piece is unique, and I take great care to prepare and finish the artwork well. The bowls and plates are solid resin and made from a mould I have created. The way in which I pour and mix the colours and move the resin around with a heat gun determines the patterns in each piece. You can see some videos of how I make my art on my Facebook and Instagram pages.

Carlie’s art is inspired by the ocean and natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast. She explores a creative process using resin to provide depth and texture. In addition to wall art, she moulds and manipulates resin to create beautiful and unique homewares. Carlie has won awards in the Resin and Flow Art Show and was most recently awarded 1^st prize in the Sculpture category in The Eclectica Art Awards Exhibition at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

Aerial photographs provide inspiration for her work and the uniqueness and depth will have you wondering if it is indeed a photograph!

Email: carlie@booksonsite.com.au

Instagram: www.instagram.com/seajay_art/

Website: www.seajayart.com.au

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Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen began painting with oils on stretched canvas in 1997 at the age of 26. Four years later, Scott resigned from his position leading a horizontal drilling gang to study Visual Art full-time. Scott’s wife had just given birth to their first children—twins. As Scott recalls, ‘failure was not an option’.

Since then, he has sold over 250 originals and over 3500 Canvas Editions. Scott united his ability to create with his love of the Australian coastline, and has never looked back.

He represents these ever-changing environments with vibrant colour, sharp composition, and attention to every detail. His work has been described as ‘stylish, photo-realism’, ‘unique, and very Australian’. Scott Christensen paints full-time from his Studio/Gallery in Cleveland, in the Redland Shire of Queensland.

Scott’s work is held in private and public collections within Australia and in private collections everywhere from the USA to the UK.

Strong sales Australia wide are confirmation that Scott’s images connect with many, a trend that is continuing on the world stage. His work is continuing to mature and develop, assuring investors of its collectability.

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Awards:

2009 First Prize – Oil Painting. Redfest – Redland Spring Festival.
2007 People’s Choice Award – Robina Rotary Art Show, Gold Coast.
2004 People’s Choice Award – St. Stephens Art Show, Brisbane.
2003 People’s Choice Award – St. Stephens Art Show, Brisbane.
2003 Highly Commended – Rotary Art Show, Brisbane.

Supported Charities and Organisations:

Break the Cycle – www.breakthecycle.org.au
Mathew Stanley Foundation – www.mathewstanleyfoundation.com.au
Mater Foundation – www.materfoundation.org.au
Redland Bay State School – www.redlandbayss.eq.edu.au
Lions Club Redlands – www.lionsclubs.org.au
Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club – www.ptlookoutslsc.com
SOS Children’s Villages – www.aids-children.org

Paintings Prints and more here: www.scottchristensen.com.au

Learn to paint with me here: www.painttheocean.com

Facebook here: www.facebook.com/scottchristensenseascapes

Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottchristensenartist

Youtube here: www.youtube.com/user/scottchristensentube

Solo Exhibitions:

2006 Sanctuary Cove Country Club, Gold Coast.
2005 “Undertow” Redland Art Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 “Stradbroke to Byron” The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Brisbane.

Group Exhibitions:

2010 Sanctuary Cove Art Festival.
2009 Glassy Walls Surf Art Exhibition – Australian Surf Festival, Port Macquarie.
2009 Redlands Spring Festival, Cleveland.
2008 Rotary Art Spectacular, Brisbane.
2007 Rotary Art Show, Robina Gold Coast.
2007 Abused Child Trust Art Exhibition, Brisbane.
2007 Rotary Art Spectacular, Brisbane.
2006 Abused Child Trust Art Exhibition, Brisbane.
2006 Rotary Art Spectacular, Brisbane.
2005 Selected for “by invitation only” art prizes:
Mt Olivet “Reflections of Life” Art Prize at Central Plaza One, Brisbane.
“Rotary Art Spectacular” at The Riverside Centre, Brisbane.
2004 “Stradbroke Minjerribah” Redland Art Gallery, Brisbane.
“Stradbroke’s North Gorge” chosen as the promotional image and the painting was bought by the Redland Shire Council.
2004 Art Gallery Collections, Gold Coast.
2004 The Manly Gallery, Brisbane.
2004 The Oxford Street Gallery, Brisbane.
2004 Corporate Art, Gold Coast.
2004 The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Brisbane.
2004 Redland Art Gallery, Brisbane.
2004 Picture This, Gold Coast.
2004 Art Directors Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 Art Gallery Collections, Gold Coast.
2003 The Manly Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 The Oxford Street Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 The Bulimba Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Brisbane.
2003 Full time study – Cerificate2 in visual art – CNART 040 Visual Art.
Became an exhibiting member of The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Cleveland.
Completed 2 commissioned wall murals at Cleveland’s Raby Bay Harbour

Trade Shows:

2009 Gold Coast Home and Design Show – G.C.C.E.C.
2008 Sydney HIA Home and Design Show – S.E.C. May.
2007 Brisbane Home and Design Show – B.C.E.C. October.
2007 Gold Coast Home and Design Show – G.C.C.E.C. May.
2007 Sydney HIA Home and Design Show – S.E.C. May.
2006 Brisbane Home and Design Show – B.C.E.C. October.
2006 Gold Coast Home and Outdoor Show – Parklands Show Grounds May.
2006 Gold Coast Home and Design Show – G.C.C.E.C. May.
2004 Brisbane Home and Design Show – B.C.E.C. October.

Media Coverage:

Bayside Bulletin “Straddie Scenes Come to School” January 2011.

Artist’s Back to Basics “Meet Talented Artist – Scott Christensen” Issue #1 October 2010.
Simply Redlands “Beach Beauty on Canvas” June 2010.
Redlands on Moreton Bay Visitor Guide “Scott Christensen” March 2010.
Bayside Bulletin “Scott’s Work on Show” May 2010.
“About Me” D’Fine Magazine June, 2010.
“60 Years Between The Flags – A History of Surf Life Saving on North Stradbroke Island” – Cover Image
Australian Artist Magazine “Surf, Sand and Sea” Issue #307 January, 2010.

Profile – Art and framing “Visions of Australia” Issue #54 December, 2009.
Redlands Times “Scott’s Seascapes on Show” January, 2009.
Bayside Bulletin “Drillers Art Goes On Show at Gallery” April, 2008.
Bayside Bulletin “Scott’s Beach Art A Class Act” June, 2007.
International Artist Magazine “The Key to Specializing is Hard Earned Knowledge” issue #53 Mar, 2007.
Gold Coast Weekend Bulletin “Scott’s Beach Break” – Marina Saint Martin Nov 18, 2006.
Bayside Bulletin “Life’s A Beach” August, 2006.
Life Weekly “Fine Ocean Art” July, 2006.
Queensland Homes “The Life Aquatic” June, 2006.
The Artist’s Palette “Sun Catcher” – Justyna Lupa Jan, 2006.

The Club Magazine “Washed Ashore with Scott Christensen” Dec, 2005.
The Courier Mail “Colouring His World” Patrick Watson Nov 8, 2005.
Southern Bay News “Smell the Sea – Realistic Art Works” Oct 21, 2005.
The Bayside Bulletin “True Blue Art” Samantha Peters Oct 11, 2005.
The Gold Coast Bulletin “Ocean Feeling Pervades Canvas” Oct 4, 2005.
The Wynnum Herald “Surfer Catches Spirit of Sea” Michael Wray Aug 24, 2005.
Origin Publishing News Selection Announcement Mar Ed, 2005.

The Courier Mail “Surfing Coastal Culture” Sandra Mclean Dec 4, 2004.
The Courier Mail “Seascape Scenes” Lisa Yallamas Oct 9, 2004.
Style Magazine “Splashing Out” Hillary Veale Sep, 2004.
Go Boating “Sea Breezes and Brushes” Catherine Burrell Aug, 2004.
The Redland Times “Top of the Class” Sara Harris June, 2004.
Southern Bay News “A Brush with Art” Jan 23, 2004.

- The Bayside Bulletin “Scott Swaps his Drills for Brushes” Samantha Peters Feb 25, 2003.

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Amanda Davidson

You know that feeling, a little bit too much sun, salt crispy on your skin, your freckles glowing while your hair runs wild. The day that was – is now just a saltly memory. Amanda Davidson’s pieces are created with these salty memories in mind and reflect fleeting sandy, sun-kissed moments.

Her wares include original paintings (created in predominately acrylic paint with additions of old surf magazine collage, paint pens, spray paint and ink), Limited edition art prints, Open edition prints, resin blocks, and hand screen-printed and sewed pillows and clutches.

Based on the Sunshine Coast, Qld when she isn’t surfing or looking after her family – she most defiantly is creating something.

EMAIL: www.amandadavidson.com.au

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/amandadavidson_art

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/amandadavidsonartist

All proceeds will go to the The Board Meeting Charity and The Surfrider Foundation.

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Nikki Jade Creations

NikkiJade is a mandala pattern artist, specialising in intricate designs on many mediums, focusing mainly on Surf art and Skateboard art.

Nikkijade found her gift through a life changing car accident, immobilising her for years on end. Through still she found peace in pieces of art, creating masterpieces on canvases that once were the biggest part of her life.

Through health and wellness, she has utilised art therapy as a kin to therapy to help find wellness through the wounds.

Delving deep into the consciousness of light through the depth of pain and stagnation she has created a life through adversity. What was once the biggest block, has now manifested to her most profound blessing.

Email : nikkijadecreations11@gmail.com

Website : nikkijadecollective.com/

FasceBook: www.facebook.com/nikkijadecreations

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All proceeds will go to the The Board Meeting Charity and The Surfrider Foundation.

Jo Burt is an Australian artist based in Noosa.

​Original artwork and prints are available for purchase. Alternatively Jo takes orders for commissioned pieces.

SPONSORED BY

A passion for illustration & design is what drives Sunshine Coast artist Leroy Sams.

SPONSORED BY

Maureen Riggs respectfully known as Mo Riggs has avidly stood by her passion, painting the natural world above and below the sea.

Maureen’s paintings capture the quintessential essence and energy of tidal flows, stormy seas and skies, tranquil beaches, whales, turtles, sharks as well as specialising in life on a coral reef.

Mo first exhibited in a group art exhibition in 1987 in Melbourne for the International Scuba Expo. Her first solo exhibition was held in the Great Barrier Marine Park Aquarium in 1988 and was a sell out.

SPONSORED BY

Noosa based artist, James Gormley, has been developing his surf inspired artwork since the late 1990’s.

SPONSORED BY

Lynette started painting in 2016, using acrylic paint, onto canvas or wooden board.

SPONSORED BY

Passionate about creating, Beck Lee completed her University Visual Art degree and has continued to pursue painting ever since; in her words “I genuinely have no say in it”.

SPONSORED BY

Carlie Johnston

From Melbourne originally, I moved with my family to Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast in 2008.

Aerial photographs provide inspiration for her work and the uniqueness and depth will have you wondering if it is indeed a photograph!

SPONSORED BY

Since then, he has sold over 250 originals and over 3500 Canvas Editions. Scott united his ability to create with his love of the Australian coastline, and has never looked back.

Strong sales Australia wide are confirmation that Scott’s images connect with many, a trend that is continuing on the world stage. His work is continuing to mature and develop, assuring investors of its collectability.

Awards:

Supported Charities and Organisations:

Solo Exhibitions:

Group Exhibitions:

Trade Shows:

Media Coverage:

SPONSORED BY

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NikkiJade is a mandala pattern artist, specialising in intricate designs on many mediums, focusing mainly on Surf art and Skateboard art.

SPONSORED BY

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Original artwork and prints are available for purchase. Alternatively Jo takes orders for commissioned pieces.