I am a relative newcomer to painting, having first been introduced to it while living up in the beautiful Whitsundays. Whilst there I exhibited at the inaugral Hydeaway Bay Art Show. Now living back in Bendigo I am a member of the Bendigo Arts Society. I have exhibited with this group on a number of occasions. I paint predominantly with acrylics but only recently I have started to experiment with oils. I entered the 2013 Rotary Club of Bendigo Easter Art Show and was delighted to win one of two major awards; Outstanding Contemporary Composition, with a cash prize of $3000. This award was a wonderful surprise and has given me further encouragement to continue with my painting. Jill Reid Connors |