Making the most of a paintbrush

Adrienne Cleaver, learning some of the skills for oil painting under tuition by artist Robyn Watchorn from Whakatane.

You don't have to be an art expert to appreciate the work artists put into each stroke.

Te Puke Art Society's annual exhibition is on once again, showing off a range of art from the locals of the town.

'We work towards this event every year, and it's just one of the many ways we can say Te Puke is here, come join us and see what we have to offer,” says Te Puke Art Society member Adrienne Cleaver.

Adrienne's philosophy is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The exhibition will showcase work covering the whole spectrum of acrylic, oils, clay, ink and pottery.

'Our art varies,” says Adrienne. 'There will be some art from regular artists as well as new artists.

'Pieces range from $30 to $200 – very reasonable prices – and some of that work is by semi-professional artists.

'We are also losing one our artists, Steven Clark, who is autistic. He's moving to Taupo, so this is going to be the last time his work is going to be displayed in Te Puke.”

The exhibition will again have the support of Tokoroa Potters. 'Their work is always very popular,” says Adrienne, 'because it's extremely quirky. Not just bowls and things. They sell a lot of work.”

Te Puke's annual art exhibition will run from October 19-22, from 10am-3pm, at the Constables Gallery on Commerce Lane, one street off Jellicoe Street and just down from New World supermarket. There will be signs placed around Te Puke township to direct visitors to the location.

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