PASA Artist: | Cynthia Dowler |
About: | Cynthia is a local artist. Many of her earlier works were of small children (mainly in pastel). She enjoys interacting with other artists, with whom she shares friendships and enjoyment of this rewarding occupation.
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Mediums: | Pastel, charcoal, oil and other dry mediums.
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Diplomas / Art Studies: | Cynthia has an Associate Diploma in fine art, majoring in painting.
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Commissions: | Portraits in both, pastel and oil.
Important portraits by Cynthia:
Dr. Marlene Edwards (award finalist)
Jack Absalom (Broken Hill art gallery)
Julie Bonython
Colin Hayes and sons
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Memberships: | Proudly, Cynthia is a founding member of the Pastel Artists of South Australia.
R.S.A.S.A.:
Long-time Fellowship member
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Exhibitions: | Participant in many local and interstate exhibitions.
Her work is exhibited regularly in Rotary Art Shows.
2011 and 2012:
S.A.L.A. week: Ayers House
(with other S.A. portrait artists)
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Awards: | Recipient of awards from many local and interstate exhibitions.
Of note, one of her portraits was a finalist in the Portia Geach memorial exhibition for women portrait artists held in the S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney.
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Teaching/Tutoring: | Currently conducts workshops, teaches, and is an active tutor.
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