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2017 > PRESENT
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Ongoing Painting, Exhibiting @ Maleny Retreat Studio/Gallery Private Sales and Charity Sales - Full Time Carer
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2017
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Finalist OBI Art Prize 2017 - "it's ok!" Oil on Canvas
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2015
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Group Exhibition - Charity Auction to Raise Money for Tracey Grace Heer to volunteer her self in Thailand 1 year with Destiny Rescue
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2013 > PRESENT
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Creation and Building of Maleny Retreat Sanctuary / Event & Wedding Venue / Guesthouse - with Studio / Gallery expansion
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2013
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Featured Artist in POPUP Gallery of Maleny Artists
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2013
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Founding Member of CO-Operative Art Society POPUP GALLERY of Maleny Artists
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2013
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EXHIBITING ARTIST at MALENY RETREAT STUDIO / GALLERY
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2012
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Group Exhibition: “ANGELS” Gold Coast Australia
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2012
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SOLO exhibition at UPFRONT CLUB GALLERY MALENY
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2012
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EXHIBITING ARTIST at MALENY ART'S RETREAT GARY MYERS ART GALLERY
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2012
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Artist in residence at CREATIVE SPACES - OPEN STUDIOS
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2011
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SOLO exhibition at UPFRONT GALLERY MALENY
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2011
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EXHIBITING ARTIST at MALENY ART'S RETREAT GARY MYERS ART GALLERY at Maleny QLD
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2010
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Group exhibition at NIMBIN REGIONAL GALLERY
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2010
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Group exhibition at PEACE OF GREEN - with COMA [COLLABORATION OF MALENY ARTISTS
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2010
2010
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Demonstrating Artist and Artist in Residence at MALENY ARTIST RETREAT - OPEN STUDIO TRAIL Studio/Gallery at Maleny Retreat QLD
GROUP EXHIBITION: "OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS" 23rd Oct - 12 Nov 2010 A Water colour exhibition on paper of contemporary female artists --
Artists: Alicia King, Caitlin Sheedy, Caroline O'Neil, Carolyn V Watson, Cassandra L Schultz, Emma Lindsay, Fiona Fraser, Genevieve Staines, Jennifer Brasher, Jess Hall, Laini Burton, Luisa Rossitto, Madeleine kelly, Michelle van Eps, Mish Meijers, Pat Hoffie, Ruby Green, Sarah Hickey, Sonya Peters, Svenja Kratz, Tracey Potter, Tricky Walsh, Wendy van der Drift, Zoe Hughes, Zoe Porter...'OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS' 23rd Oct - 12th Nov, 2010 |
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2009
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Solo exhibition 60+ WORKS at MALENY ART WORKS - Maple St Maleny - NEW DUTCH REALISM Defined...
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2008
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Blogging, and selling art online with the online art communities around the world, joins the Daily Painters Movement
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2008
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Participation in various Group Exhibitions with COMA [Collaboration of Maleny Artists) at MALENY ART WORKS GALLERY
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2005
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Exhibiting at MALENY RETREAT Booroobin Gallery
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2003
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MOVED to MALENY - Setup Permanent Studio / Occasional Gallery — MALENY RETREAT
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1997 - 2003
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Solo Exhibition continues at WillowArts Gallery / Studio — TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN - Graphic design magazine illustration and fine art willowArts Studio
Graphic design - magazine illustration and fine art willowArts Studio Various Solo and Group Exhibitions on and around Tamborine Mountain’s Art Scene |
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1997
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Became Full-time Carer for severely disabled 7 Year old Boy ... Best Job Ever
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1996
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Group Exhibition: International Women’s Week Festival
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1996
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Group Exhibition: Tamborine Mtn Festival of Arts:
Founding Member Tamborine Mtn Artists Alliance: Committee Organiser of Tamborine Mountain Festival of Art: |
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1992 - 1995
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Griffith University: Full Time Student at Qld College of Art. Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts
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1993
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Group Exhibition: "Women Only" held at University of Qld
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1992
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Solo Exhibition: An exhibition of over 40 paintings held at "CafeEuropa"
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1992
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Design Create and Build - 'Portovino Restaurant' Gold Coast - Mariner's Cove
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1991
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Group Exhibition: McWirthers Art Space
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1988 - 1992
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Solo Exhibitions of Works on permanent display at GYPSY’S - Mariners Cove, Gold Coast
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1988 - 1992
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Extensive Travel through Europe, Middle East, Africa and Third World Countries, photographing children & women - painting & writing
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1987 to 1990
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Design, Create & Build - Owner/Manager Gypsy's Restaurant - Mariners Cove, Gold Coast
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1989
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Commissions by Conrad Hilton, Jupiters Casino to paint watercolor landscapes of Casino Building
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1989
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Carl Fher School of Photography
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1980 to 1987
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"ANDALUCIA PARK" Gold Coast Tourist Attraction: Advertising, Promotions & Art Director, Copy writing, Television Advertising:
Show producer, script writer, costume designer. |
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1980 to 1987
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“HANS Continental Smallgoods": Receptionist, Demonstrator, Advertising, PR, Secretary, General Assistant,
Graphic Designer, Photography, Television Commercials (Writer, Assistant Director) |
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1978 to 1980
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Fashion Designer / Freelance Artist: Small Business with my own label "Wendy van der Drift Exclusives"
Designed High End Fashion for Boutiques in Brisbane, and stage wear for Australian singers/performers |
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1978
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Queensland School of Film & Television - Acting Course
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1977 to 1978
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Queensland College of Art: Associate Diploma in Fashion Design
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1976 to 1977
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Queensland College of Art: Associate Diploma in Commercial Design & Illustration
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