Tasmanian Artists
Discover the vibrant creativity of Tasmanian artists in our curated gallery, showcasing their unique styles and stunning works.
Chris Arnol - Charcoal & Oils
Name: Christopher Arnol
Chris Arnol is an Australian artist celebrated for his mastery of realism, based in the scenic and rugged landscape of Tasmania.
- Studied at Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy.
- Semi-finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.
- Semi-finalist Lester Prize for Portraiture in Western Australia.
- Finalist in the Portrait Society of America’s 3rd International ‘A View of Self’.
Jonathan Bowden - Charcoal & Pastels
Name: Jonathan Bowden
Born in Melbourne in 1942, Jonathan Bowden grew up in England, where he developed a deep connection with the arts and sciences.
- Completed a Natural Sciences degree at Cambridge.
- Pursued formal art studies in London. From 1968 to 1980, he exhibited widely in the UK.
- Has studied closely, the techniques of the English and French Impressionists.
- His mastery of “broken colour” places him among the foremost interpreters of this Impressionist method in contemporary Australian art.
Leoni Duff - Charcoal, Pastels & Oils
Name: Leoni Duff
Leoni Duff, a largely self-taught artist, resides in the provincial city of Launceston, Tasmania, with her husband and family.
- Studied piano at the Conservatorium of Music in Hobart.
- Studied the techniques of the old masters and early Australian artists
- Has drawn extensively from both historical and contemporary art resources to refine her craft.
- Sees beauty, design, order, and drama in simple objects, landscapes, the human form, and is inspired by the endless material in nature.
Rod Gardner - Watercolour
Name: Rod Gardner
Tasmanian watercolour artist Rod Gardner has dedicated thousands of hours to capturing the essence of Launceston’s streets, a subject that holds a special place in his heart.
- Experiencing city streets firsthand, gives his work an authentic and deeply personal resonance.
- In 2018, was named the Vita Brown Tasmanian Aboriginal Artist of the Year.
- Teaches watercolour painting in a central Launceston studio, inspiring a new generation of artists.
- His work is influenced by the tonal impressionist painters, such as Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts.
First Floor, 70 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tas. 7250
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email: leoni@artvillage.com.au