Local Artist Ellen Lee will be opening up her studio doors.
The Campaspe Arts Trail is set to feature 27 artists from around the shire who will be putting their works and studios on show for guests to peruse over two days early next year.
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Among the selection of artists are Echuca artists Glenda Cornell, Elizabeth Jaworski, Ellen Lee, Kerry Williams, Penny Silver and Kathleen Watson.
The artists specialise in a range of different mediums and styles and will be showcasing old pieces as well as some new works made specially for the event.
Abstract landscape artist Ellen Lee said that she is excited to share her space and works with event-goers.
“I am so excited to welcome people into my space. Whether they are interested in seeing my work up close and personal, or are wanting to see behind the scenes into my processes,” she said.
“Personally, I love getting a glimpse into other artists' creative spaces and seeing what they surround themselves with and what inspires them.”
Mrs Lee predominantly works with watercolour, graphite and natural pigmentation on paper.
She added that a lot of her work is influenced by her surroundings.
“Most of my work is centred around the local bushland of Echuca, specifically Banyula State Forest where I spend a lot of time, so I hope visitors are able to connect my work with the surrounding environment,” she said.
For Kathleen Watson, her passion for painting was realised later in life after working as a ballerina and a hairdresser.
However, once she picked up a paintbrush, the rest was history.
Kathleen Watson in her element. Photo: Supplied.
Mrs Watson said participating in an art trail is something she has wanted to do for a long time.
“I had been to many art trail events in the US and so when they said they were doing it here, I thought it would be fun to participate,” she said.
Mrs Watson will be creating new pieces for the event and will be displaying them in the Foundry Arts Centre.
The works will be inspired by her theme ‘witness’ and will depict many atmospheric works of nature and life.
She will also have works at different stages before completion on show for attendees to see how her artworks come together.
'On The Edge Of Discovery' by Kathleen Watson
Mrs Watson said that she hopes attendees will be able to appreciate these different
“Every artist has a different process where they go from a raw product to a finished product,” she said.
“They will be able to see different paintings at different stages and understand that there are layers and layers that go into the finished product.”
The Campaspe Art Trail will be a two-day event held on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23.
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