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Peninsula Studio Trail (PST) is a fresh approach to promoting local talented artists on the Mornington Peninsula. It is no surprise that there are so many painters and sculptors on the Peninsula, most certainly they are inspired by its stunning beauty.
PST was established in 2009 by a group of up to eighteen studio artists spread across the Peninsula. The group provides its members a promotional platform for their works as well as support from their peers.
Red Hill itself is a stunning landscape, almost seemingly untouched, overlooking the bay side of the Peninsula. PST member Michael Leeworthy's gallery is situated on Shoreham Road, the main road passing through Red Hill. His works are an eclectic collection, ranging from the female form to abstract landscapes. "I love it too much to be a factory," said Mr Leeworthy. He also explained that PST provided an opportunity for members of the public to view original works and meet the artists. "It's all good for art, there has never been so much original art in people's homes," he said.
Wendy Hall's studio is located in Sussex Road, Frankston South.
The serenity of the nearby ocean and memories of past travels influence her art works."The beauty of artists is that they have their own perspective different from snapping a photo," said Ms Hall. "Interpretation is what makes an artist." She also conducts fortnightly classes in water colour painting from her studio.
Mt Eliza painter Lorna Gerard specialises in acrylics and silk painting, she also runs classes from both her studio and from McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park. Ms Gerard engages the use of vivid colours within her paintings, emphasising emotions.
"I'm an expressionist, I paint from my feelings," she said.
If you would like to cruise down to the Peninsula and visit some of these artists it will certainly be worth the drive. Frankston is only one hour drive from Melbourne using Eastlink and the Mornington Peninsula is another 20 minutes from there.
