10. LINDA HINE FOXWHISTLE STUDIO

LINDA HINE

FOXWHISTLE STUDIO

Lithgow based artist Linda Hine’s recent accomplishments include being asked to design Australian themed banners for 2021’s Christmas commission which was be on display along Main Street throughout December.

Linda Hine’s practice started in 1994 when she began taking folk art classes with a Bathurst teacher. The brush control and faux techniques she learnt during this time, like gilding, woodgraining and marbelling, have continued to underpin her practice. As a painter, Linda works with oil, ink, acrylic, and watercolour to explore diverse subject matter such as landscapes, buildings, floral, animals, and abstract motifs.

In respect to the Chrismas banner commission in 2021, commissioned by Lithgow City Council, it allowed her to to bring her love of colour and creating uplifting art to thr project and Linda’s designs featured native flora, a kangaroo with a pouch full of gifts, a lanky Emu, and a candle with an eternal flame honoring the historic Blast Furnace.

“The Christmas banners were an opportunity for Lithgow City Council to support local artists while bringing vibrancy to theretail precinct,” Mayor Ray Thompson said. “Linda Hine’s banners celebrated the unique magic of Christmas in Australia, and I encourage everyone to enjoy her work when shopping locally this December.”

Linda has been teaching art since 1996 and continues to support the development of local artists through classes at Studio FoxWhistle. It will be worthwhile visiting the studio during the trail to see if this is the right feel for you to pursue attending some of Linda’s workshops.

If you’d like to own any original artwork by Linda Hine,incuding the original art for the Australiana Christmas paintings, they are available to purchase. You can contact Linda via her Facebook @foxwhistleStudio

Linda’s Statement for the Trail

I have been painting for 30 years. Yes I’ve had successful exhibitions and won numerous awards. Been commissioned by Lithgow Council and quite a few other people for artworks.

I adore colour and enjoy creating with oil, watercolour, ink, acrylic, mixed media, gouache and now my new love….Soft Pastel. My work comprises a wide variety of subject matter from oil landscapes to water colour birds and oil roses.

Come and enjoy what FoxWhistle Studio and our lovely garden has on show. I will have some printed merchandise such as prints, greeting cards, travel mugs, stubby holders, coasters etc maybe even jigsaw puzzles as well as original work. Look forward to seeing you.