I was born in the UK. My love for art became apparent at a very early age, as I child wherever I went I had a pencil … more

Kat. B. began painting in 2010 when she became a member of the Armadale Society of Artists. Kat thanks Dot Marshall … more

Eddie was born in Perth 1948. He left school at 14 years old, to train in visual display and set design. At night he … more

Hi my name is Dot Bell. I have played around with art and drawing for most of my long life. Did a lot of painting in my … more

David has been a lifelong photographer and occassional sketcher. He started doing evening classes in art and pottery in … more

Helen grew up in an environment, no doubt influenced by her mother, an accomplished artist in her own right , (and who … more

Hi, My name is Gwen Edwards and I live in Oakford. I began my art journey in 2013. I discovered I could shade with … more

I took up painting when I retired as a hobby to keep myself busy. I started with water coloured pencils and progressed … more

Lois is a founder member of the Armadale Society of Artists (19 years) and is past president and a life member. She did … more

Audrey Farley came to Australia with her family in 1967, and lived in Armadale and Byford. It was not until retirement … more

I have been painting seriously for 3 years and mostly work with acrylic, painting realistic landscapes using brushes or … more

Born in the U.K. I moved to Armadale in 2005, where the colourful hills inspired me to pursue my love of art. After … more

My name is Geraldine Gustavino and I was born in Gibraltar, The Rock of Gibraltar is located on the southern tip of … more

Trish Halloran Artist   Message from Trish Halloran Inspiration to paint comes at all ages, for myself it was much … more

John G Hartnett Western Australian artist Dr John Gideon Hartnett began painting in oils at about the age of 11. He … more

I grew up in Africa absorbing the folklore of each country as the turbulent African politics  shifted our family from … more

I was born in 1947 & grew up in London UK.My mother encouraged me in my interest of art as painting was her hobby.The … more

I studied commercial art in Essex England for two years in the early sixties obtaining my general certificate of … more

A little History about myself: Catherine Kelley - born 1964 Where do you begin.....I have thought hard about this and … more

Born in Perth, Western Australia, 1974. I got my Certificate of Art and Design from Central TAFE in 1998 but further … more

I really enjoy going outdoors to paint with an inspiring scene in from of me. Sometimes I am lucky enough to have … more

Dot has belonged to the society since 2002 and has been active on the committee since then,  she was president for many … more

Valerie was born in 1954 in Perth and married in 1974 and had a family of three children.   Art took a back seat for … more

In March 1963 I arrived in Fremantle with my parents and 2 siblings on the ship the Fairsky from England via Suez Canal … more

HAZEL MOORE Born in UK.  Educated in New Zealand ,  UK and  Australia. Diploma in Art Studies  Perth Tech. 1968 … more

  My name is Dao Muscat and I am from Vietnam.  In 1981, I arrived in Australia with Refugee Status - I am one of the … more

After spending several years doing folkart, I realised I had a passion for creating art and wanted to broaden my … more

KAREN NOYCE ARTIST BIO Karen is a self-taught artist with no formal training or qualifications, through her love of … more

My name is Leesa Padget and I am a Hills based artist working in mixed media, producing works on paper, canvas and … more

Sandy, as he is generally known, was originally from Fife, St Andrews, Scotland and raised in Anstruther. He has been … more

I have been a member of the Armadale Society of Artists for five years. I have always loved painting, and now mostly … more

Rosemary is a founder member of the Armadale Society of Artists and was at the first meeting of the Society in 1987. … more

Perth born, the youngest of five children of the fifties and the only girl, Maureen passed her time away drawing … more

Since arriving in WA in 1967 I have mostly lived in the hills area, I have recently moved to Kelmscott where I have … more

I am an engineer working in Perth. My hobbies include painting and running. Both work well to give my life balance and … more

Debra Taylor Born Northam W.A. Studied two years of fine art at Fremantle TAFE and three years of oil and watercolour … more

I was born in Kent, England.  My family migrated to Australia in 1965.  My mother was a professionally trained artist … more

Preferring subtle impressionism with textured features, I try to make my paintings innovative and imaginative.   I use … more

Born and bred in Barry, Wales in 1940. I don't remember much about the War, except that we were poor; that chickens did … more

Artist Profile - Irene Young My name is Irene Young.  I am an artist who has been painting for many years and have … more