Paul Oswin.

My artwork is inspired by the nature and environment of the Mallee region.

Local birds and animals are often my choice of subject. Their shapes, colours and movements are well suited to the style of painting that I enjoy. Using expressive marks and bold colours, I aim to capture more than a physical likeness. I want to create a sense of a subject’s character and the impression of its environment.

I use a combination of watercolour paint and coloured inks on paper. I also make use of markers and pens to further develop textural elements and strengthen the rhythmic qualities to the work.

Education

Bachelor of Art (Fine Art), printmaking major, La Trobe University Mildura 2000

Diploma of Education, La Trobe University Bendigo 2003

Awards

Best Drawing, Rotary Club of Kerang 2010 Annual Easter Art Show.

Short Listed for the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery National Print and Drawing Awards 2010, 2014 and 2018

Winner of the ‘Any other medium’ section of the Rotary Club of Kerang 2011 Annual Easter Art Show.

Best Watercolour, Rotary Club of Kerang 2015 Annual Easter Art Show

Highly Commended, Rotary Club of Kerang 2015 Annual Easter Art Show

Gunnawarra Shire Acquisition Award, Rotary Club of Kerang 2016 Annual Easter Art Show

Highly Commended, Rotary Club of Kerang 2017 Annual Easter Art Show

Solo Exhibitions

Vitality- Nejakarto Gallery, Kerang 2010

On Paper- Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery 2010

Kerang- Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang 2011

Relief - Stefano's Gallery 25, Mildura 2011

Lino Man – Red Brick Gallery, Ballarat 2012

Matrix – Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery 2012

Birds - Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery 2015

Paul Oswin Art- Cohuna Community Art Gallery 2015

Mallee Birds – Sir John Gorton Library 2016

Birds of the Mallee- Mildura Arts Centre

Mallee Birds- Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery 2018

Feather, Fur and Fin- Cohuna Community Art Gallery 2018