Gary Woodfield
| Artist Name: | Gary Woodfield |
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| Usual Style: | Realist |
| State: | Queensland |
| Exhibits Art: | Yes |
| Online Sales: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
Background
Gary Woodfield: Born 1964.
Artist's Statement;
I like to think of my art as one continuing mural depicting a never ending story of wildlife scenarios. I feel more connected to my paintings when I am actually portraying a wild habitat surrounding my chosen subject matter. I get a lot of inspiration from my local rugged wilderness, which for me is very fortunate for my research into various forms of wildlife. NO BRUSHES are used to create my artworks. I practice ancient traditional techniques such as etching and scratching methodologies onto my canvas. Applying an earthly colour pallet allows me to visualize a unique perspective similar to that of animals which see colour in restricted vision. It is these techniques which draw an audience into the depth of my work bonding that instant 'eye contact'. I rely on natural found objects like bark off trees, pine quills from branches and various other items such as sponges, skewers, cotton buds to create the rugged texture effect rich with detail seen in my artworks.
Qualifications
2000 – 2002 Diploma of Graphic Visual Arts & Design, Rockhampton C.Q.I.T.
1999 – 2000 Certificate in Computer Business Marketing Strategies. Rockhampton C.Q.I.T.
1994 – 1996 Diploma of Commercial Arts. Bundaberg C.Q.I.T.
Exhibitions:
2014
- Art exhibition, “Wild boundaries” Gin Gin Courthouse Gallery.
- Art exhibition, “Beyond the Horizons” Mount Perry Fine Arts Gallery.
2013
- Art exhibition, “Wild Horizons” Maryborough Arts Society building.
- Art exhibition, “Into the Wilderness” Gin Gin Courthouse Gallery.
2012
- Member of QWASI - ‘Circle of Life’ international wildlife art Exhibition, Brisbane.
2007/08
- American Civil War artwork and diorama depicting historical paintings on display at Beenleigh.
2002/03
- Art Exhibition of Graphic Concept in Design, held at Rockhampton C.Q.I.T. Rockhampton C.Q.U. & Rockhampton Art Gallery and City Council Chambers Q.L.D.
2001/02
- Art Exhibition of wildlife murals Live the Experience Mount Morgan, held at Rockhampton Tourist Information Centre for public viewing and Rockhampton Art Gallery.
2000/01
- Art Exhibition of wildlife paintings held at Capricorn Caves, Rockhampton.
1997/98
- Art Exhibition of wildlife paintings, Urangan Art gallery.
1992/93
- Art Exhibition of wildlife paintings, Bowen Art gallery.
1990
- Art Exhibition of wildlife paintings, Airlie Beach Art gallery.
Awards & Achievements Include:
2016
- International Selected Artist – North American Indian
2015
- International Arts Award, Europe, Walberg Division. Bronze plaque for wildlife/landscape painting – ‘NO FEAR.’
2014
- Published in ‘Australian Wildlife’ Magazine – Spring Issue.
- International Arts Award, Europe, Walberg Division. Bronze plaque for wildlife/landscape painting – ‘THE WAY IN.’
- International Arts Award, Germany Master Arts Group. Bronze recognition for wildlife/landscape paintings – ‘HEAVY BURDEN’ and ‘LITTLE RIFLEMAN’.
- International Arts Award, Saa Master Arts Group England, Blue ribbon prize for wildlife/landscape painting – ‘THE WANDERERS’.
- International Arts Award, Landscape Artists United England, Blue ribbon prize for landscape painting – ‘LATE EVENING.’
- International Arts Award, Landscape Artists United England, Blue ribbon prize for landscape painting – ‘SOMETHING THERE’.
2011
- Published artist for sci-fi representational art with USA - Machines and Magic Vol 1. ISBN-13: 978-0987789501.
2009/10
- Selected artist for Gin Gin historical project, graphic and visual representation.
2008
- Selected Artist for series of mural panels depicting Rockamania – Data Dyne, Rockhampton.
- Historical Museum C.W.R.T. Q.L.D. International recognition for research & chorography by Ted Turner Productions. Published in Australian Models and Hobbies. ISBN: 9-771326-795000.
2006/07
- Exhibition of historical murals North American Wild West displayed at Brunswick Hotel, Rockhampton Q.L.D. The murals were later used as a marketing campaign by the owners.
2005/06
- Historical research & drawings, displayed at Military Museum Rockhampton Q.L.D.
- Selected wildlife Artist for Graphic Designers Any Two Can: Rockhampton Q.L.D.
2003 - 05
- Published Children’s illustrated author with Nightengale Press USA. – The Time Thief. Based upon my own travels overseas collated into an adventure story for young ages. ISBN: 0-9761289-2-6.
2002/03
- Selected Artist for I.T.E.C. Awards, Rockhampton: Freelance designer.
2000/01
- Selected wildlife Mural Artist for Out West Tours, QLD.
1999 – 2000
- Selected Artist for ASTRO ALLOYS: Hervey Bay. Advertising campaign required a series of full scale murals on three exterior walls of warehouse depicting earth-moving machinery and people using equipment.
1998/99
- Selected MURAL Artist for URANGAN FISHERIES: Freelance designer.
- Selected MURAL Artist for URANGAN BOWLS CLUB: Freelance designer.
- Selected MURAL Artist for PIALBA RSL CLUB: Freelance designer.
1997/98
- Selected MURAL Artist for ROWERS CLUB: Freelance designer.
- Selected artist for representation of Australian eagles: Bundaberg Environmental Group.
1996/97
- Selected artist for representation of Australian lizards: Bundaberg Environmental Group.
1995/96
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian Queensland soldiers: Bundaberg Historical Society.
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian Queensland sailors: Bundaberg Historical Society.
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian Queensland aviators: Bundaberg Historical Society.
1994/95
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian Navy at sea: Bundaberg Historical Society.
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australians at War: Bundaberg Military Museum.
1993/94
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian WW11 aircraft: Bundaberg Military Museum.
- Selected artist for portrayal of Australian WW11 tanks: Bundaberg Military Museum.
1992/93
- Selected artist for beach murals on the peer: Bowen Historical Society.
- Selected artist for historical murals on Main street: Bowen Historical Society.
- Selected artist for wall murals QB TAVERN: Bowen.
1991/92
- Selected artist for wall murals DENISEN HOTEL: Bowen.
- Selected artist for wall murals CLUB HOTEL: Bowen.
- Selected artist for wall murals NORTH OZ HOTEL: Bowen.
1990/91
- Selected artist for wall murals CENTRAL HOTEL: Bowen.
Workshops:
Gary’s workshops scheduled for 2017 are;
May – Bundaberg and September – Rockhampton, Queensland.