Sydney , NSW, Australia
Marie Larraine Weir is an award winning contemporary Australian artist. Her creative instincts are s...
About the artist
Joined In 2018
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About the artist
Joined In 2018
(26 Followers)
Marie Larraine Weir is an award winning contemporary Australian artist. Her creative instincts are stirred by the rust and grime of Sydney's industrial past against the vivid blue of the Australian skies,the orchres of the rugged coastline against the diverse blues of the waterways. Mostly Weir paints in oil on stretched linen/canvas. Some of the images are available as prints.
Graduated with a Diploma of Physiotherapy in the mid 1960s. Practisied as a Physiotherapist in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney.
Fell in love with making art in early 2000s.
Commenced in Community Art...... Willoughby Art Workshop...... Royal Art Society NSW. Followed by mentoring and residencies with varies tutors and workshops, a continuing but enjoyable process .
Regularly exhibiting in a variety of Art Prizes and have been a selected finalist in a variety of art prizes over the years e.g. Royal Easter show, the Warringah Art Prize, Hornsby, Paddington and Mosman Art prizes to mention a few.
Showed at the The Other Art Fair
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