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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
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Demonstrating Artist and Artist in Residence at MALENY ARTIST RETREAT - OPEN STUDIO TRAIL Studio/Gallery at Maleny Retreat QLD
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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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