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John Gibb Seascapes Art Retreat

Jpohn Gibb is pointing out some features of a seascapes scene for his art students, at Binnalong Bay in Tasmania
John at Bay of Fires

November 2022: John Gibb lead an acrylic seascapes art retreat at Tin Dragon Cottages. As part of the retreat, the art students immersed themselves in the beauty of the Bay of Fires. This developed a better appreciation for their seascapes subject. On the final day there were smiles all round, as students proudly showed off their near-to-complete works of art!

Sisters Maggie and Anne are with John Gibb. They are staninf outside with gum trees and a mountain in the background. The sisters are holding their two acrylic seascapes paintings of Binnalong Bay.
Sisters Maggie (L) and Anne with John Gibb

Comment from our guests

From Maggie: I certainly have many happy memories to treasure, e.g. yours, Grahams and James’s hospitality, cooking and friendliness for a start, the lovely decorated cottages (I’ve never had one to myself before – it was so relaxing!) – and the beautiful surroundings. Thank you for the photos. It is nice to have one of John, such a gentle man.

From Ros: I plan to get it (i.e. painting) finished so will furnish you both with a pic when done…Take care and thanks again. I enjoyed the opportunity to develop our art in a caring and supportive environment.

From Jan: Thank you I had a great time lovely clean and comfortable accommodation and the food to die for all three of you were so kind and helpfull.  Recommend cheers Jan

From Toni: Hi Guys, Thanks for the photos.  We had an amazing time, loved every minute.  Great people, awesome food and a lovely place to stay.  Thanks again!!! kind regards Toni and Jan

We had six participants for the seascapes art retreat – sisters, mother and daughter and two girl friends, who used the retreat as the perfect way to catch up and enjoy quality time together!

Acrylic seascapes art retreat highlights

Art students enjoyed a bush picnic in the shade near Binnalong Bay. They were entertained by their guides Brendan (Tailored Trails) and James (Tin Dragon Cottages), and John Gibb with stories-and some tall tales-about the history of the North East region.

A group of student artists with their two guides standing around the back of a ute sharing lunch and stories.
Bush picnic near Binnalong Bay

We kept the tasty local food coming!

A grazing platter of dips, crackers, olives, meats, cheeses, nuts a fruits displayed on wooden platters. Set up fir the first evening of the seascapes art retreat.
ice-breaker on the first evening
Students artist with John Gibb were sitting at a long table enjoying an evening meal during the seascapes art retreat.
Meals were community building!
A young man wearing black chef's uniform is facing the camera while heating milk for a brewed coffee.
James kept the brewed coffees on-the-go!

The engaging business of making art…

John Gibb is sitting in front of six student artists, who are standing along a table in front of their easels.
John demonstrating how to start (first day)
An art student is painting detail on to her canvas. It is a brightly coloured seascapes art scene.
Second day of the seascapes art retreat

All our art students commented about how much they had learnt – and how much they enjoyed the seascapes retreat. Thank you John!

John Gibb is standing in front of a table where his paints are laid out. he is smiling broadly at the camera. In the backbround art students are setting up their easels ready for the class.
John Gibb at the seascapes art retreat

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