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Marilyn Leitch
Artist Statement
From my childhood I always loved drawing and performed well at school in the creative arts. I believe we all have gifts and talents in some area or another so it seemed logical to me to develop my skills and branch out into painting. Even though I had many years away from painting with family and work commitments, I now have time to enjoy creating art and what I can share with others to hopefully enjoy also. My artwork style is realism.
Biography
After retiring from administration work, Marilyn moved from the Gold Coast area to the Ipswich greater region with her husband Ken. An artist for over 40 years, Marilyn trained in the fundamentals with oils including structure, colour, perspective etc and now prefers to produce artworks in acrylics. Her artwork is inspired by nature including Australian landscapes, birdlife, wildlife and historical buildings. Pet portraits also feature in her work with a keen eye for detail. Marilyn enjoys exhibiting her artwork in various local exhibitions and shares her work on social media.
Influences
My love of nature dominates my work whether it be birdlife, wildlife, domestic animals or pets and landscapes. My aim is to bring my subject to life so that every day people can relate to my artwork and enjoy the beauty of nature large and small.
Awards
David Bryce Awards Exhibition, Kingaroy - People's Choice Award 2018 Gatton Show Society - 2nd Prize, Highly Commended Lowood Show Society - 1st Prize, Reserve Champion, Highly Commended Toowoomba Royal Show, 2022 - 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize, Highly Commended Ipswich Show Society, 2025 - Highly Commended Toowoomba Royal Show, 2025 - Highly Commended Rosewood Show, 2025 - 1st Prize, 1st Prize, 2nd Prize Gatton Annual Show, 2025, 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 2nd Prize Rosewood Show, 2026 - 1st Prize, 1st Prize, 3rd Prize Laidley Show 2026 - 2nd Prize, Highly Commended
Exhibitions
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery - solo exhibitions 2019, 2020, 2022 Aspire Gallery, Paddington - Petite Pieces Finalist Lockyer Valley Art Gallery - Home Grown Exhibition Fernvale Futures Exhibition Somerset Bendigo Bank Art Awards, Esk Glenrock Gallery, Esk - solo exhibitions Ipswich Art Awards - Exhibitor 2021 D'arcy Doyle Art Awards - Exhibitor 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 RME Downlands Art Exhibition - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
