Penelope Gilbert-Ng
Profile
Diploma of Painting, Fellow of Royal Qld Art Society, Master Pastellist of Pastel Society of Australia
Penelope Gilbert-Ng ‘s journey as an artist started aged 3,Studied at East SydneyTechnical College late teens (Diploma of Painting,1971) and furthering her development with her painting in isolation in Papua New Guinea (13 years). On returning to Australia 1986 studied with noted artists in Australia, New York, and New Mexico. Penelope believes that continual learning is essential for self-development as an artist. She is a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of Australia, President and Fellow of the Royal Qld Art Society and sought after tutor with Art Societies and Groups Nationally in all mediums. Penelope has been a finalist in the Archibald and Portia Geach Portrait Prizes and has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions. Her commissioned paintings are represented in corporate/ private collections worldwide. Winner of many competitions combining knowledge and dedication to her art has enabled her to judge shows since 2002. Penelope has written 3 articles for The Australian Artist Magazine (Dec 2000/ March 2006/ April 2009).
Demonstrated Portraiture at the International Association Of Pastel Societies at Albuquerque in May 2009
Commissions Welcome
Contact: Penelope
Runcorn
QLD 4113
Australia
Telephone (07) 3219 9253 Mobile: 0403882079
Web: http://www.penelopegilbertng.com
Artist Statement
I am a painter that is who I am. I have painted all my life and continually studied, explored and enjoyed my learning processes on how I want to communicate visually to an audience. For me the effect of light on my subjects and the shadows created by a light source are in a sense equally important in creating the shapes, tone and composition required to make an enjoyable painting. I paint in all mediums but pastels’ spontaneous response and multitudes of hues and tones are so exciting especially when painting from life I never cease to be amazed by the results. I don’t paint photographically but do believe in portraying and responding to what I see, simplifying and eliminating detail so as to make the viewer work as well. My mark making is bold and confident yet shows a sensitivity to my subjects. When I paint the adrenalin flows and energy transforms into my work. I cannot think of any better way to spend my time than painting. We are truly blessed as artists. My teaching has been a wonderful source of learning as I have learned so much from my students. I first played with pastels over 30 years ago but seriously concentrated on using them for the past 19 years. I have found the speed of using pastel so wonderful when working with a model on a weekly basis as I love the individual skin colours of each model and how the light affects that colour. Pastel is the perfect medium to work from life. We as artists are responsible to uplift our audience from the horrors that seem to be present on an everyday basis.
Awards & Publications
Penelope has won many awards.
Published in Australian Artist Magazine December 2000, March 2006 and April 2009
