Canning Art Studio Trail

Christie is an artist, photographer, wife, teacher and a devoted mother to two lovely daughters. Her studio is a vibrant mix of creativity and blue, with her easel in one corner while her daughters bring lively chaos to the rest of the space.

18 Montrose Street, Lynwood (1)

Website: Christie McILroy Fine Art website
Instagram: @cmafineart
Facebook: CMA Fine Art

Pauline describes her art over the last ten years as 'Whimsical'. She enjoys many mixed medium genres, exploring colour and texture.

5 Lyness Place, Ferndale (2)

Drawing inspiration from nature, Vicki is a multi-media artist who is essentially drawn to colour. No matter what the medium - acrylic, water-colour, oil or alcohol inks, Vicki likes to be spontaneous and push the boundaries, often working without a reference photo. Her biggest problem is being constrained to one subject matter and medium (and, as she loves all things arty, deciding what to paint!).

See Vicki’s work at Pauline Lakstins' home – 5 Lyness Place, Ferndale (2)

Carolyn is a ceramic figurative sculptor, who completed her BA in Art at Curtin University in 2001. She exhibited locally before moving to Melbourne in 2013, where her work featured in various galleries, including as a Wyndham Art Prize finalist, at QV Women’s Centre and with Association Sculptors of Victoria. Since returning to Perth, she has twice been selected for the Belmont Art Prize Exhibition. In 2024 she was invited to exhibit in Visceral Pleasures, a local surrealist exhibition featuring international artists.

See Carolyn’s work at Pauline Lakstins' home – 5 Lyness Place, Ferndale (2)

Instagram: @nineravensgallery

Jude has been a committed and passionate watercolour artist for over 20 years, and is a representative artist for Holbein Watercolours. She has studied in oils and watercolour with leading professional Australian Masters and International Masters in Perth, NSW and with Professor Huang Youwei in Beijing China over several years.

Jude is a workshop facilitator and tutor, teaching weekly classes at her private studio and tutoring regular workshops in Australia and overseas.

See Jude’s work at Canning River Eco Education Centre – Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson (3)

Website: Jude Scott's website
Instagram: @judescottart
Facebook: judescottart

Grecian Sandwell began creating assemblages after attending a short course in automata in the late 90s. Much of her work is created from found or repurposed objects, often with a surreal, steampunk or quirky feel. One such piece won the City of Canning’s Resident Art Award a few years ago. In addition, Grecian also uses acrylics or pencil to depict our natural world.

See Grecian’s work at Canning River Eco Education Centre – Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson (3)

Jackie’s lifelong dream was to become an artist and so winning the Ellenbrook Art Award in 2016 confirmed she was on the right path. Her technique is a combination of both pouring and painting which lends itself beautifully to ocean, land and sky including from an aerial perspective. Jackie’s inspiration comes from memories of her extensive travels world wide and several years living in the Pilbara which she loves translating to canvas.

See Jackie’s work at Canning River Eco Education Centre – Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson (3)

Website: Jackie Peach's website
Facebook: Jackie Peach Artist

Visiting Irene’s studio will take you on a journey of creativity influenced by nature. Irene completed a TAFE Diploma of Art. She displays at local and country galleries and enjoys creating and exploring many art mediums such as watercolours embellished with pen, paint or thread, paintings using extract of red gum resin, eco-dyed paper, jewellery (fused glass, chain maile), slumped glass, pottery and silk scarves 

8 Perina Place, Wilson (4)

Instagram: @irene.perry.969
Facebook: Irene Perry’s art

Peta began painting at a mature age after loving drawing most of her life. Peta’s paintings are from the heart and things that move her.

Awards of note include Best in Show at Alfred Cove Art Society in 2017 and 2021, and Best Oil in 2018. Peta is also represented by a growing number of private collections within Australia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and France.

12 Foreshore Entrance, Wilson (5)

Website: Peta Zeller
Instagram: @peta.zeller.artist
Facebook: Peta Zeller – Artist

Mathew is a visual artist who sees and portrays images that cross boundaries of literature, space, science and nature.

"The worlds Mathew creates are detailed and layered - he builds atmospheres, geologies and habitats that come to life through a cross-cosmology of stories, characters and events. His paintings are like stepping stones for your imagination, taking you beyond the everyday and into other realms." – Dr Ric Spencer.

See Matthews work at Peta Zeller’s home – 12 Foreshore Entrance, Wilson (5)

Instagram: @mathewclarkart

An ‘Invitation to be Curious’.

Debra has enjoyed 25 years of storytelling through visual art practice. It’s a journey of discovery that she loves to share. Photography, travel and her imagination culminate in a diverse range of subjects, styles and media. Take a relaxed stroll through Debra’s garden and studio as she takes you ‘To the Beach and Back’. A special collection of ‘Vintage Sea Shells’ will also be displayed.

2 Surrey Road, Wilson (6). Limited street parking, please observe signage.

Website: Debra Sciodone
Facebook: Debra Scidone Visual Artist

Art gives Jana an opportunity to wordlessly express her views on life.

Jana has shared her work in over 20 solo exhibitions, winning many competitions and awards. Her book of portraits “Permanent Impressions” won a Bronze medal in New York at the Independent Publisher Book Award. She is a Lester Prize winner and seven time finalist, Darling Portrait Prize finalist NPG, winner of the Melville Art Award, Canning Art Award and finalist in the Shirley Hannan Award and American Art Awards.

40 Holmes Street, Shelley (7)

Website: Jana Vodesil-Baruffi
Instagram: @jana_vb_art
Facebook: janavodesil

On retiring in 2021, Marian took up painting and fell in love with it. She started with landscapes in oils and now also paints portraits of her loved ones. She regularly contributes to the Canning Art Awards Annual Exhibition and the Canning Arts Group sales. Her painting entitled ‘Bonds of Time’ was awarded Peoples’ Choice in the 2023 Canning Arts Group Christmas Exhibition.

8 Elbe Court, Riverton (8)

Instagram: @marianmouttet

Kathleen and family immigrated to Perth in 1989 after being posted to many countries due to her husband’s job. Kathleen’s love of art stemmed from her school days in Trinidad where she was born and bred. When family commitments finally permitted in Australia, she took many art courses with Perth Artists. Although Kathleen’s first love is portraiture, she has exhibited her landscapes and seascapes for sale in various exhibitions such as RUAH at Perth Town Hall.

See Kathleen’s work at Marian Mouttet’s home – 8 Elbe Court, Riverton (8)

Instagram: @art.bykathleen

Located in Riverton, Canning Arts Group is a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that has proudly served the Perth community for over 50 years. Dedicated to providing quality art education for adults and children, fostering creativity and supporting artistic growth, Canning Arts Group offers a dynamic and welcoming space where you can learn a wide range of skills such as pottery, painting, framing and crafts.

Over 20 artists will be showcasing their works at Canning Arts Group during the Art Studio Trail weekend.

72 Riley Road, Riverton (9)

Website: Canning Arts Group
Instagram: @canningartsgroup
Facebook: Canning Arts Group

For artist Merilyn O’Shannessy, working with glass to create both functional and decorative wares is a recreational hobby; giving personal satisfaction, opportunity for creativity and time to relax and unwind.

Her glass journey has been long and interesting. There is so much potential to keep on learning and creating and she is truly captivated by the glass medium.

11 Stevenson Way, Willetton (10)

Instagram: @slumpedglasscreations

Natalie Zuchetti, artist and visual art lecturer, has a diverse portfolio of oil paintings, clay sculptures and drawings dedicated to capturing the human form, creating powerful figurative portraits working from models and imagination. Natalie's artworks are distinguished by a skilful interplay of vibrant colours and muted tones, creating a dreamy, surreal exploration. Natalie has exhibited throughout Australia.

See Natalie’s work at Metamorphosis Gallery – U7/16 Yampi Way, Willetton (11)

Website: nataliezuchetti.com.au
Instagram: @nataliezuchettiart

Originally from Switzerland, Ernst is a self-taught sculptor. His work is an experiment in form and aesthetics using recycled materials. He creates elongated/distorted figures and shapes using a range of hand and power tools. Contrasting surface textures and finishes often display the natural beauty and versatility of wood.

Most of Ernst’s work conveys the synthesis between the figurative and the abstract, and the real and imaginary. This allows him to produce a niche art that is aesthetically beautiful and one-of-a-kind.

See Ernst’s work at Metamorphosis Gallery –
U7/16 Yampi Way, Willetton (11)

Website: Ernest Schneider Sculptures
Instagram: @ernstschneidersculptures

Steve Dyer is an Artist, Teacher and Designer. His working career has included fine art painting, interior design, murals, art glass in addition to teaching others to reach their full artistic aspirations. Steve paints in many mediums including watercolour, acrylic and oil, but his inspiration comes from the abstract and bizarre and the relationships between the natural world, the human body and the creative brain.

Before immigrating to Perth, his paintings were shown in many exhibitions in the UK and bought by collectors and admirers alike. He has won several awards including the Melville Art Awards and the South Perth Art Awards.

Currently Steve is retired and devoting more time to his particular passion of Surrealism and is a co-founder of The Contemporary Australian Surrealist's Movement.

See Steve’s work at Metamorphosis Gallery –
U7/16 Yampi Way, Willetton (11)

Website: Steve Dyer
Instagram: @dyerart2016

Daniela is primarily a landscape artist who loves painting trees, intimate portraits of flowers and urban landscapes. Her focus is always on a subject that resonates, an interesting composition, choice of colours and materials and a quality execution.

Art has been a constant presence in Daniela’s life and she has won numerous art competitions since childhood. Though an engineer by profession, Daniela has now painted for more than 20 years alongside prominent WA artist Jana Vodesil-Baruffi.

See Daniela’s work at Metamorphosis Gallery - U7/16 Yampi Way, Willetton (11)

Instagram: @ratchevadaniela

Carolyn crafts exquisite jewellery for your home using found objects. Her whimsical nature-inspired pieces are created through various metalwork techniques. Her work embodies storytelling, with a connection to the land and seas, emphasizing quality craftsmanship, originality and ethically sourced materials.

Involving clients in the process adds a personal touch making each bespoke piece a timeless connection to shared stories. The sculptures are built to withstand the elements and to grace your home and garden with something a little different.

Carolyn's other passions are exploring plein air painting, portraiture and life drawing, working in a range of mediums.

See Carolyn’s work at Metamorphosis Gallery – U7/16 Yampi Way, Willetton (11)

Instagram: @carolynfrancismetalartist
Facebook: Carolyn Francis Artist