Wylies Baths, Coogee, Sydney

Having lived in Sydney all my life & at Coogee for a brief period in my youth,  I have never been to the delightful Wylies Baths. On our regular sketching/painting trips around Sydney, we spent a gorgeous summers day there last week. Recently read Harbourlights, art & times of artist Peter Kingston, who was also intrigued by the historic sea baths & has done a wonderful painting of it. He is passionate about preserving & recording our history around our beautiful harbour.

The baths were established in 1907 by Henry Wylie a champion long distance swimmer. His daughter Mina [Wilhelmina] Wylie, along with Fanny Durak were Australias first two female olympic representatives. Winning silver & gold at 1912 Stockholm Olympics in swimming.

View of Coogee from Wylies Baths
Watercolour on Paper
38cms x 28cms

Enjoyed the view & also capturing the characters in & around the pool.

The Guys at Wylies Baths
Watercolour on Paper
16cms x 15cms

The Girls at Wylies Baths
Watercolour on Paper
16cms x 15cms

After Work
Watercolour on Paper
10cms x 10cms

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Trip to Central Australia - Part 2 Alice Springs, Simpson's Gap, Standley Chasm & Hermannsburg

We hired a 4WD vehicle visiting Alice Springs, West Macdonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap & Standley Chasm. Also the small town of Hermannsburg, where the Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira was born. The colours of the West Macdonnell Ranges, are more red & with less vegetation than the eastern ranges. Artwork

Standley Chasm

Gouache on paper
36cms x 30cms

Kata Tjuta


Gouache on paper
40cms x 15cms

Kings canyon


Gouache on paper
40cms x 15cms

Photos

Alice Springs

Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap

Simpsons Gap 1

Simpson's Gap 2

West Macdonnell Ranges with Desert Oaks

Standley Chasm 1

Standley Chasm 2

Standley Chasm 3

Hermannsburg Chapel

wild west - Hermannsburg

Mereenie- Larapinta loop Road

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Trip to Central Australia - Part 1 Ross River

We recently had a fabulous trip to Central Australia, from 14th July to 27th July 2012. The first week was spent at Ross River Station, which is 85kms east of Alice Springs, in the East Macdonnell Ranges. Overnight temperatures got down to -3 degrees, but the days were sunny & mild. As long as you are out of the desert wind! There were 17 of us, [artists & photographers] Trip was organised by Cilla Campbell, art teacher from WEA Sydney. Daily trips, informative commentary & delicious campsite meals by Gerry & Corrine of Sandrifter Safaris.

The beauty of this remote area, was inspirational for painting & photography. Without TV, mobiles & computers, it is amazing what you do tune into. And the night skies!!!! This is a glimpse of the many photos & plein air sketches.

Artwork

 

Cliffs at Grollo's Crossing

Gouache on paper

40cms x 15cms

River Gum

Gouache on paper

15cms x 40cms

Buffel Grass

Charcoal

15cms x 40cms

Trephina Gorge

Gouache on paper

40cms x 15cms

Rock stratas & grasses- Ross River

Gouache on paper

38cms x48cms

Great Wall of China - Ross River

Gouache on paper

38cms x 48cms

Mulga & Flowering Eucalyptus

Watercolour & Gouache on paper

9cms x 38cms

Paddy Melon Watercolour on paper 15cms x 9cms

Photos

Grollo's Crossing

Ghost Gum

Great Wall of China- East Macdonnell Ranges

Macdonnell Ranges

By the campfire- Ross River Station

The artists assembling at N'Dhala Gorge

Sunrise at Ross River Station

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Lavender Bay from Clark Park

Lavender Bay from Clark Park
Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper30cms x 21cms

For sale $75 plus shipping insurance [$15 inside Australia and $20 outside Australia]

I painted these 'en plein air' {outdoors} at Lavender Bay, Sydney Harbour. This is a beautiful spot on the northern side of the harbour and near Wendy Whiteley's garden. This gorgeous garden, was created and tendered by Wendy, who is the wife of the late artist, Brett Whiteley. Also the artist Peter kingston, who lives at Lavender Bay, has created these whimsical little statues, Blinky Bill, etc & Boofhead, shown below. These are situated along the boardwalk. 

Boofhead by Peter Kingston

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Lavender Bay

Lavender Bay

Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper

30cms x 21cms

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Lavender Bay looking towards Luna Park

Lavender Bay looking towards Luna Park

Watercolour & Gouache on Strathmore paper

30cms x 21.5cms

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Painting of an Echinacea Flower

Echinacea

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

51cms x 61cms

Echinacea is a beautiful flower, used for medicinal purposes. The inspiration came from a photo I took in the botanical gardens in Sydney.




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