“As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged by a mountain stream, the great door, that does not look like a door, opens.” Stephen Graham, The Gentle Art of Tramping

“Less is More” – Diane Somers-Cook
Watercolour is such a moving and exciting medium. As an artist, I create the mood and the poetry through minimal strokes of the brush. I paint the essential simplified form to portray what I want to say. Less is more. I am really enjoying the journey. Through mastery of her chosen medium and impressionistic [… Read More]

In the Forest
I recently stayed at Lyola Pavilions in the Forest near Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. What a magic place! The birdlife was fantastic – as can be seen by these photos. For a beautiful place to stay visit www.lyola.com.au By Edith-Ann Murray

Katie Wells – Art Upfront – ABUNDANT CHOICE
Katie Wells’ new exhibition is opening on Thursday the 19 January at 6.30pm at the local hangout – The Upfront Club. Admission is free, so you could book a table for dinner a little earlier to get a good seat. Katie’s new exhibition is entitled Abundant Choice, which is inspired by the abundance of inspiration [… Read More]

Bird Lovers Paradise
There is no doubt that the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is an amazing place – have a look at these Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos that were feeding at a friend’s property in Reeseville. I couldn’t tell at first if it was a painting or a photo!

Start of the Journey
Over five years ago the Hinterland Business Centre in Maleny, Queensland, Australia came up with the idea of “Earth Dreams Magic – A Journey through the Blackall Range Region” a photo-essay book to showcase the talents, the communities, local business enterprise and the natural beauty of the Hinterland. The ‘Hinterland’ takes in the the Glasshouse [… Read More]
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