Taking Off has now been handed over to the Information Centre for auction. I don’t know the starting price, but I bet you can get it for a bargain.

I have often wondered why artists donate work for auctions, but I have come to the conclusion that some people do service work, some join Lions, and some donate paintings. There is the obvious added benefit of getting the art seen.

The artwork was initially created for an exhibition last year. It was painted at Golden Beach and was called Taking Off because that is where I hoped my art career was headed. Consequently, the painting signifies the joy of freedom and the enthusiasm that comes with confidence. I hope whoever wins the bid will enjoy the painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. I don’t know how the auction process works, as this is my first time.

Sharon Harper-Green has sent an email – “April is shaping up to be one of the most exciting we’ve had in Tourism. We’ve had some brilliant entries in the Outback River Lights Art & Sculpture Competition. Our April Exhibition will be Art & Sculpture entries from our region and beyond. It opens on Thursday the 11^th April at 6:00pm. Please join us for drinks and canapes.

The Outback River Lights Festival opens on Friday, 19th April, and closes spectacularly on Sunday, the 21st of April“.

Hope to see you all at the River Light Festival.