Tag: Arts

His safe word is Poetry

By Melissa Walsh   Photos Yanni Jai Thoolen could be described as a fair haired Hagrid, a gentle giant or even ‘Thor’.  At the very least the six foot seven (202cm) Rosebud man…

The wonders of Whistlewood

By Brodie Cowburn  Pictures Yanni The property Whistlewood in the hinterlands of Shoreham has a rich and storied history. Built in the 1870s by the Tuck family, the house has belonged to…

Keeping it real

Fred Whitson is an artist on the Mornington Peninsula’s radar, having recently taken up the call of the muse and already exhibiting works locally and overseas. The Californian born painter has made…

Decorative Art

By Andrea Louise Thomas   Photos Gary Sissons One of the many pleasures of living on the Mornington Peninsula is discovering its hidden treasure. As well as spectacular scenery, the Peninsula is…

Wide Eyed

By Andrea Louise Thomas   Photos Gary Sissons Mornington Peninsula landscape photographer, Mark Gray, is a determined man. Once he has an image in his mind, he is going to capture it…

Yuki shines bright

Photos Cameron McCullough Minzenmay fourth year apprentice jeweller Yuki Mathwin has succeeded for a second time in winning ‘The Australian Pearl Jewellery Design Competition’ - hosted by Cygnet Bay Pearls - in…

Sculptor with a royal connection

By Meredith Langmaid A pretty seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula is home to the astonishing Australian sculptor, Heather Ellis. The winner of numerous awards and prizes for her three-dimensional creations, Heather’s…

Salo’s work comes to Frankston

Contemporary artist Steve Salo collaborated with one of Australia’s most globally recognised and respected theatre companies, Back to Back Theatre, to create portraits of the ensemble actors and artistic director. This wonderful…

Dynamic duo hit the Peninsula

If you've been watching the news lately, been on social media or have visited Melbourne CBD in recent weeks you may have seen the work of renowned Melbourne 'street art duo' Cit…

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