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 see 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
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Regular Life Drawing group at my studio, Scribbling Barefoot studio, Iluka
*Available to facilitate in other venues.
Mosaic
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Pique assiette technique for small groups in Iluka.
Exhibitions
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Visions from Around the World (2008) Ecole de Sculpture, Bambous, Mauritius
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Scribbling Barefoot (2012) Rosebed Street Gallery Eudlo, QLD
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Scribbling Around the World, (2012) Concordia, St John US Virgin Islands and New York
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Colours of Morocco (2016) Communities Hub Art Space Lismore
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Scribbling Barefoot around the World, (2016) – Feature Artist Iluka Emporium
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Drawing from the heart (2017-2018) Co Director Cawongla Art Studio
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Celebrating Green (2020) Iluka Emporium
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Domesticated (2021) Blue Knob Gallery, Nimbin
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Our Clarence (2021) Group Exhibition, Coldstream Gallery, Ulmurra
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Art in the Paddock (2021, 2022) Grafton Gallery Foundation
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Fire and Rain (Nov 2021) Grafton Regional Gallery
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Summer Sensations, (2022) Group Exhibition Grafton Regional Gallery
Current
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India Impressions: Iluka Emporium
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Art from the HeArt : Group exhibition Blue Knob Gallery, Nimbin
Future
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Our Clarence: Group Exhibition, Coldstream Gallery Ulmurra in April during the Plunge Festival, 2024
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Bush Dreaming: Nimbin Art Gallery July/August, 2024
Presentations
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The Sydney International Boat Show 2011
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The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2011
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International Writers Festivals in Byron Bay and Ubud, Bali 2011
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Tasmanian Wooden Boat Festival 2013
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Author talks in libraries and community organisations in SE Qld, northern NSW 2010-2022
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Women Who Sail Australia Gathering 2016 & 2017
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Airlie Beach Writers Festival 2017
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Plunge Festival ‘Sailing in my Sarong around the World’ Iluka Emporium 2019 and 2021.
Some of my work
Contact
websites:
Sailing in my Sarong Around the World
instagram:
facebook:
Scribbling Barefoot & Mosaic Art
email:
mobile: 0402 330 244