Plein Air Paintings painted on the spot when travelling click to view
You can see me on YouTube: A demonstration at Art Shed, Brisbane
- 2022 First Prize Watercolour Brookfield Show May
- 2022 Pastel Workshop Launceston Tasmania April
- 2022 Retrospective 25 years Brisbane Square City Library January/ February
- 2021 Recliffe Art Society Portraiture Pastel November
- 2021 Watercolour Muster Cairns Portraiture September
- 2021 EKKA 1st Prize Pastel August
- 2021 RQAS Pastel Still Life July
- 2021 Mareeba Art on the Barron tutoring 5 day watercolour workshop
- 2021 Ist Prize Portraiture Brookfield Show
- 2019 Fellows Exhibition RQASI Petrie Terrace Gallery January/ February
- 2019 Exhibition Master Pastellists Of PSA Gin Gin Gallery January
- 2018 Joint Exhibition Augathella Qld November
- 2018 Watercolour Workshop Tambo Qld October
- 2018 Solo Exhibition Tambo Gallery September/October
- 2018 Watercolour workshop ArtPlus Bundaberg Qld October
- 2018 Mixed Media workshop Rockhampton Qld October
- 2018 McGregor Spring USQ Acrylic Workshop September
- 2018 Inaugeral Pastel EXPO 2 workshops Portrait and Abstract 2 demonstrations Landscape and Portrait
- 2018 Cloncurry Ernest Henry Memorial Prize 1st in Portrait Section September
- 2018 Champion Portrait EKKA and Commended in Pastel Section August
- 2018 Tutoring Oil Wisteria House Mt Tamborine June
- 2018 Tutoring Pastel Buderim Artist Cottage June
- 2018 Tutoring Pastel ArtPlus Bundaberg June
- 2018 Tutoring Watercolour Mackay June
- 2018 Tutoring Pastel Pet Portraits Redcliffe Art Society May
- 2018 Tutoring Pastel for Beginners Artables Tugun May
- 2018 Stanthorpe Plein Air painting April
- 2018 Tutoring Pastel Portrait Sunshine Coast Branch PSA March
- 2017 Tutoring Pastel Draw and Paint Currumbin Waters November
- 2017 Tutoring Watercolour ArtPlus Bundaberg November
- 2017 Tutoring Pastel Portrait/Landscape Gympie October
- 2017 Tutoring Pastel HDGA Sherwood September
- 2017 Grand Champion Portrait EKKA August
- 2017 Tutoring Pastel ArtPlus Bundaberg June
- 2017 Judge Brookfield Show May
- 2017 Tutoring Pastel Landscape RQASI Brisbane May
- 2017 Plein Air Week Stanthorpe March
- 2017 Combined Exhibition Hillier and Scuse Gallery Gold Coast January
- 2016 Judge Scattered Arts Brisbane October
- 2016 Tutoring Pastel PSA October
- 2016 Tutoring Pastel and Judging Hervey Bay August
- 2016 Grand Champion Portrait EKKA 1st Pastel 1st Drawing August
- 2016 3rd d'Arcy Doyle portrait
- 2016 Small showing at Hillier and Scuse Gallery Gold Coast June
- 2016 Tutoring Pastel Landscape, Still Life, Portraits The Shack Wallabadah NSW
- 2016 A week Plein Air Stanthorpe April
- 2016 Tutoring Pastel Portrait Redcliffe Art Society April
- 2015 Judge and Workshop Mackay Art Society October
- 2015 Judge Whitsundays Art Exhibition October
- 2015 Guest Artist/Tutor at The Pastel Society of New Zealand May Convention Penelope tutoring at workshops around New Zealand
- 2014 Judge Watercolour Society Qld Annual September
- 2014 Tutoring in Greek Islands/ May with Artemis Tour
- 2014 Flying Arts Tutor
- 2013 one of 3 judges Watercolour Society Of QLD Annual September
- 2013 Joint Exhibition with Sue Victorsen "Grains of Sand" October Petrie Terrace Gallery Brisbane
- 2013 Flying Arts Tutor
- 2012 Joint Exhibition Mackay Artspace featuring Collaroy property and surrounding properties
- 2012 Tutored in the Greek Islands October with Artemis Tours
- 2012 Flying Arts Tutor
- 2012 Selected Maree Ellis Drawing Prize
- 2011 Judge Brookfield Show
- 2011 Judge RQASI Gold Coast Branch Annual
- 2011 Judge Cloncurry Ernest Henry Awards
- 2010 Judge Art Whitsundays
- 2010 Solo RQAS Broadbeach Gold Coast
- 2009 Grand Champion Portrait EKKA QLD
- 2009 Solo-Feature artist Salford Waters Kingfisher Bay
- 2009 Judge RQASI Gold Coast Branch Annual
- 2009 Judge Brookfield Show
- 2009 Demonstrated Portraiture at International Association Of Pastel Societies Albuquerque New Mexico USA
- 2009 Judge Gold Coast Show
- 2009 Judge Mackay Art Exhibition
- 2009 Joint Show for Mental Illness Fellowship of Qld RQASI Gallery Gold Coast
- 2008 Judge Longreach Arts West 40th Anniversary
- 2008 Judge Cloncurry Ernest Henry Awards
- 2007 Judge Watercolour Society of Qld
- 2007 Judge RQASI Gold Coast Branch Annual
- 2006 Judge Qld Wildlife Art Society
- 2006 Judge St Catherine's Anglican 1st Inaugural Art Show
- 2005 Joint exhibition with Don Hamilton RQASI Gallery
- 2005 Judge Watercolour Society Of Qld Inc
- 2005 Judge Caboulture Art Society
- 2003 Judge Maleny Art Awards
- 2003 Judge Woodford Biennial Art Awards
- 2003 Awarded Fellowship of Royal Queensland Art Society
- 2003 Awarded Scholarship Pastel Society of America New York
- 2002 Judge Beenleigh Rotary Art Show and Guest artist
- 2002 Judge 9th Annual International Miniature Art Awards
- 2000 Awarded Master Pastellist of Pastel Society of Australia
- 2001 Solo Lancaster Gables Gallery Ascot
- 1999 Combined Exhibition with Shirley Charlton Grand View Hotel Cleveland
- 1998 joint exhibition with potter David Charlton Gull Cottage Gallery Springwood
- 1998 Solo United Service Club Brisbane
- 1995 Solo Gull Cottage Gallery Springwood
- 1974 commissioned to paint Sir Barry Holloway and Sir Michael Somare
- 1974,1976,1986 Solos Mt Hagen and Lae Papua New Guinea
- 1973 Finalist Portia Geach Portrait Show
- 1974 Finalist Portia Geach Portrait Show
- 1974 Finalist Archibald Portrait Show.
- Awarded Diploma Of Painting 1971
- 1966 Awarded Scholarship to study painting at East Sydney Technical College
Tutor Privately Brisbane Southside contact Penelope /Workshops Nationally and internationally. Pastel/ Watercolour, Oil, Acrylic. Drawing
Tutoring 25 years+
Commissions Welcome: Portraiture/ Animals/Pet Portraiture/Paintings of Your Home.
Commission a Personality Portrait
Best Tutor for most mediums, Pastels, Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Drawing.
Teaching 25 years+
Private Lessons Brisbane Southside and Workshops Nationally and Internationally
Australian Artist: Portraits, Pet Portraits, Landscapes, Life Works and Abstracts.
Diploma Painting/Fellow Royal Queensland Art Society/Master Pastellist Pastel Society of Australia.
Professional Painter/Commissioned Artist /Portraits Pet Portraits Painting of your choice
Portrait artist Penelope Gilbert-Ng creates classically inspired contemporary custom oil and pastel portrait paintings for official, corporate and private commissions. Her oil portraiture brings to mind a level of craftsmanship and artistry that many believe no longer exists. Her paintings are inspired by the very sensibilities of the Impressionist Era. By combining superb draftsmanship with subtle life-like color and deft paint handling, Penelope creates cherished heirlooms that reveal the true spirit of her subjects. Whether you wish to honor a beloved family member, recognize a momentous career achievement, or give that special someone a truly incomparable gift, you can commission Penelope to create an extraordinary, unique and timeless work of art.
Penelope has been creating award winning artwork for over forty years. She is a consummate professional whose portrait paintings meld her great passion for painting with her never ending fascination for people. Her portrait paintings, are perfect examples of how a modern master of classical realism can incorporate a contemporary aesthetic with a classical painting sensibility to create a truly classic work of art. Penelope combines fine craftsmanship with her sensitive eye to convey the inner essence of her subjects connecting with them to capture a realistic yet not photographic likeness.
Penelope’s award winning museum quality oil and pastel portraits are sought by collectors worldwide. She is represented in private and corperate collections.
Penelope painted The Chief Minister Sir Michael Somare before he became Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and this painting was a finalist in the Archibald and Portia Geach Portrait Competitions. She also painted a number of the Speakers of the House of Representatives Papua New Guinea. She has painted several department Heads of the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
Selecting the best portrait painter to create your commission is an important decision. Since a well crafted oil painting will last for hundreds of years, you, and your ancestors will be looking at your commissioned portrait for a long time. It's important that you are one hundred percent satisfied with the result. Many of Penelope's clients are avid art collectors, and they want their portraits to be comprable to the museum quality paintings in their collections. Penelope is a true perfectionist and her credo - that her next painting be her best - keeps her constantly striving to reach even greater artistic heights.
Tutoring 25 years+
Commissions Welcome: Portraiture/ Animals/Pet Portraiture/Paintings of Your Home.
Commission a Personality Portrait
Best Tutor for most mediums, Pastels, Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Drawing.
Teaching 25 years+
Private Lessons Brisbane Southside and Workshops Nationally and Internationally
Australian Artist: Portraits, Pet Portraits, Landscapes, Life Works and Abstracts.
Diploma Painting/Fellow Royal Queensland Art Society/Master Pastellist Pastel Society of Australia.
Professional Painter/Commissioned Artist /Portraits Pet Portraits Painting of your choice
Portrait artist Penelope Gilbert-Ng creates classically inspired contemporary custom oil and pastel portrait paintings for official, corporate and private commissions. Her oil portraiture brings to mind a level of craftsmanship and artistry that many believe no longer exists. Her paintings are inspired by the very sensibilities of the Impressionist Era. By combining superb draftsmanship with subtle life-like color and deft paint handling, Penelope creates cherished heirlooms that reveal the true spirit of her subjects. Whether you wish to honor a beloved family member, recognize a momentous career achievement, or give that special someone a truly incomparable gift, you can commission Penelope to create an extraordinary, unique and timeless work of art.
Penelope has been creating award winning artwork for over forty years. She is a consummate professional whose portrait paintings meld her great passion for painting with her never ending fascination for people. Her portrait paintings, are perfect examples of how a modern master of classical realism can incorporate a contemporary aesthetic with a classical painting sensibility to create a truly classic work of art. Penelope combines fine craftsmanship with her sensitive eye to convey the inner essence of her subjects connecting with them to capture a realistic yet not photographic likeness.
Penelope’s award winning museum quality oil and pastel portraits are sought by collectors worldwide. She is represented in private and corperate collections.
Penelope painted The Chief Minister Sir Michael Somare before he became Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and this painting was a finalist in the Archibald and Portia Geach Portrait Competitions. She also painted a number of the Speakers of the House of Representatives Papua New Guinea. She has painted several department Heads of the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
Selecting the best portrait painter to create your commission is an important decision. Since a well crafted oil painting will last for hundreds of years, you, and your ancestors will be looking at your commissioned portrait for a long time. It's important that you are one hundred percent satisfied with the result. Many of Penelope's clients are avid art collectors, and they want their portraits to be comprable to the museum quality paintings in their collections. Penelope is a true perfectionist and her credo - that her next painting be her best - keeps her constantly striving to reach even greater artistic heights.
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 Sydney Technical 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 9 articles for The Australian Artist Magazine (Dec 2000/ March 2006/ April 2009/April 2011/ July 2011/May 2013)
Demonstrated Portraiture at the International Association Of Pastel Societies at Albuquerque in May 2009
Contact: Penelope
Runcorn
QLD 4113
Australia
Web: http://www.penelopegilbertng.com.au
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's eye work as well. My mark making is bold and confident yet shows a sensitivity to my subjects. When I paint the adrenaline 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 40 years ago but seriously concentrated on using them for the past 29 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. I hope that my paintings lift the viewer's spirit when they look at them.
Penelope Gilbert-Ng ‘s journey as an artist started aged 3,Studied at East Sydney Technical 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 9 articles for The Australian Artist Magazine (Dec 2000/ March 2006/ April 2009/April 2011/ July 2011/May 2013)
Demonstrated Portraiture at the International Association Of Pastel Societies at Albuquerque in May 2009
Contact: Penelope
Runcorn
QLD 4113
Australia
Web: http://www.penelopegilbertng.com.au
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's eye work as well. My mark making is bold and confident yet shows a sensitivity to my subjects. When I paint the adrenaline 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 40 years ago but seriously concentrated on using them for the past 29 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. I hope that my paintings lift the viewer's spirit when they look at them.
