Linda Frylink Anderson

The name ‘Scribbling Barefoot’ came about when I had my first solo exhibition, not long after I returned from sailing around the world.

I draw and paint from life capturing the moment as I sees it. Travelling provides rich inspiration for my art making. I use a variety of mediums to paint and draw the human form, worldscapes, animals and birds. The real world rather than imaginary.

I have published two books which combine my sailing adventures and artwork: Sailing in my Sarong, Around the World – a 30-year dream

and Salvage in my Sarong, The Mediterranean Dream in a rescued boat.

Recently I began creating whimsical pique assiette mosaics using recycled materials such as China, old jewellery, glass, mirrors and interesting collectibles.

Facilitating Life Drawing groups gives me much joy observing and interacting with the artists and the model. I endeavour to create an environment that is relaxed and conducive for anyone to have a go regardless of experience.

My Story

Art is my passion. I studied Visual Communications at the Canberra School of Art many years ago. This included painting, drawing and developing/ printing my own photography. Travel beckoned with the love of my life, so I did not finish my Art degree. However, after having children, I returned to university to study Education specialising in Early Childhood.

I enjoyed the autonomy of being a Kindergarten Director for 2 decades encouraging children to be creative thinkers. This led to teaching Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast until I moved to northern NSW in 2015.

Fulfilling my lifelong dream, I am now a full-time artist enjoying the membership of a community Gallery at the Iluka Emporium. I was honoured to present at International Writers Festivals in Byron Bay and Ubud, Bali, International Boat Shows and at the inaugural Women Who Sail Australia Gathering.

Art Exhibitions include galleries in South East Queensland, Northern NSW, Mauritius, US Virgin Islands and New York.

Workshops

Life Drawing

Regular Life Drawing group at my studio, Scribbling Barefoot studio, Iluka

*Available to facilitate in other venues.

Mosaic

Pique assiette technique for small groups in Iluka.

Exhibitions

Visions from Around the World (2008) Ecole de Sculpture, Bambous, Mauritius
Scribbling Barefoot (2012) Rosebed Street Gallery Eudlo, QLD
Scribbling Around the World, (2012) Concordia, St John US Virgin Islands and New York
Colours of Morocco (2016) Communities Hub Art Space Lismore
Scribbling Barefoot around the World, (2016) – Feature Artist Iluka Emporium
Drawing from the heart (2017-2018) Co Director Cawongla Art Studio
Celebrating Green (2020) Iluka Emporium
Domesticated (2021) Blue Knob Gallery, Nimbin
Our Clarence (2021) Group Exhibition, Coldstream Gallery, Ulmurra
Art in the Paddock (2021, 2022) Grafton Gallery Foundation
Fire and Rain (Nov 2021) Grafton Regional Gallery
Summer Sensations, (2022) Group Exhibition Grafton Regional Gallery

Current

India Impressions: Iluka Emporium
Art from the HeArt : Group exhibition Blue Knob Gallery, Nimbin

Future

Our Clarence: Group Exhibition, Coldstream Gallery Ulmurra in April during the Plunge Festival, 2024
Bush Dreaming: Nimbin Art Gallery July/August, 2024

Presentations

The Sydney International Boat Show 2011
The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2011
International Writers Festivals in Byron Bay and Ubud, Bali 2011
Tasmanian Wooden Boat Festival 2013
Author talks in libraries and community organisations in SE Qld, northern NSW 2010-2022
Women Who Sail Australia Gathering 2016 & 2017
Airlie Beach Writers Festival 2017
Plunge Festival ‘Sailing in my Sarong around the World’ Iluka Emporium 2019 and 2021.