100 Artworks for a Koala entry by Catherine Clark Dowden. Title: ‘Hope Beyond the Ashes.’ – oil on canvas.
Catherine CLARK DOWDEN
Multi award-winning artist based in Queensland, Australia.
The possibilities are endless with art.
100 Artworks for a Koala entry: Title: ’Hope Beyond the Ashes.’
Size: W 30.5cm H 40.5cm (12” x 16”) | Medium: oil painting on textured stretched canvas
“Watching the devastation of the drought and then the bushfires all over Australia and the huge effect it has had on our precious wildlife is just heart breaking. Also, land-clearing for housing developments and leaving no corridors for the koalas, possums and other tree dwelling animals is also a massive factor in the decline of wildlife in general. This cause is fantastic, I love the approach of raising funds that will be used to plant trees to feed and habitat the koalas…Brilliant! I am honoured to be a part of a great cause and my creation of “Hope beyond the Ashes” is my way of hopefully helping raise awareness and much needed funds.I pray we, as a group, make a difference for our koalas.” Catherine Clark Dowden
Artist bio
In 2009 I decided to rekindle my passion for art as our girls were now older and getting on with their own lives and it seemed perfect timing. I studied at Mackay TAFE for a couple of years part time and loved it, being around like minded people and sharing ideas and techniques it was a great time in my life. I reached certificate IV in Visual Arts and I now attend workshops held by accomplished artists throughout each year so I can continue to learn new and exciting ways of being creative. I love to paint animals; I try to capture their beautiful spirit and energy within the image. I am fascinated by the bond between people and animals and I try to portray this unique connection between the two.
I work in many different mediums – pencil, acrylic, inks, oils and mixed media. I find art very rewarding, it is challenging and can be very frustrating at times but the more I do the more inspired I become. The possibilities are endless with art!
Artist solo & group exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
2019 “capturing Movement, Spirit, Emotion” Milton House Gallery, Mackay
2010 ‘Wildlife’ 1st Sept-3rd Oct, Botanic Gardens, Mackay
2014 ‘A Few of My Favourite Things’ 16th July-10th Aug, Botanic Gardens, Mackay
Group exhibitions
2020
Gallery 631, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
Lethbridge 20000 Small Arts Awards,Paddington,Brisbane
2019
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
International polo Event, Sydney
CQU Creates Touring Exhibition
Solo Exhibition, Milton House Gallery
Facets of Fairholme, Toowoomba
Outback Creative Pop-Up Gallery, Toowoomba
Goondiwindi Polo Tournament @ Outback Creative Exhibit
Local Artist Exhibition,2019, Milton House Art Gallery
2018
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
Paxton Portraiture
CQU Creates Touring Exhibition
Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show
Downlands College Art Show
Aspects Art Show, Goondiwindi
Facets of Fairholme, Toowoomba
Blackall Annual Art Exhibition
Goondiwindi Polo Tournament @ Outback Creative Exhibit
Beef Week 2018 @ Dowden Group Display & Meldon Park Simmental display
2017
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
Paxton Portraiture
CQU Creates Touring Exhibition
Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show
Downlands College Art Show
Aspects Art Show,Goondiwindi
2016
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
Paxton Portraiture
CQU Creates Touring Exhibition
Moura Coal & Country Festival
Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show
Downlands College Art Show
Aspects Art Show,Goondiwindi
2015
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
Paxton Portraiture
2010 -2014
Sarina Art extravaganza
Art on Show, Mackay
Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society
Artist awards / commendations
2020 Finalist in the Lethbridge 20000 Small Art Awards
2019 ‘Raw Cunning’ – Best in Show, Artist & Art Show at Mackay Art Society
2019 ‘RAW Cunning’- 1st Prize, Oil Section, Artist & Art at Mackay Art Society
2019 ‘The Burrawarra Bond’-People’s Choice Award, Art on Show, Mackay
2018 ‘You are the Yin to my Yang’-Highly Commended, Artist & Art Show, Mackay
2018 ‘Boulonnais Beau’- Highly Commended, Oil Section, Artist & Art Show, Mackay
2017 ’Angel Play’ – Highly Commended, Open section, Artist & Art at Mackay Art Show.
2017 ‘Zen’s Gaze II’ – 1st Prize, People’s Choice Award, Art on Show, Mackay Show
2016 ‘Calf in Grass” – 1st Prize, Drawing section, Artist & Art at Mackay Art Society.
2016 ‘Head-On’ – 2nd in People’s Choice Award – Art on Show at Mackay Show.
2015 ‘In the Shallows’ – Commended-Acrylic section – Artist & Art at Mackay Art Society.
2015 ‘Sterling’ – 2nd in People’s Choice Award – Art on Show at Mackay show.
2015 ‘Draft’ – 1st in People’s Choice Award-Art on Show at Mackay Show.
2014 ‘Tribute to a Local Legend’ – 1st Prize – Portraiture section at Sarina Art Extravaganza.
2013 ‘The Bond’- Commended – open section at Sarina Art Extravaganza.
2011 ‘Proud’ -Highly Commended – Open section at Artist & Art, Mackay Art Society.
Artist contact
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