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Master pastellist Karol Oakley’s painting of a bush creek is typical of the style that has won her many awards; her August exhibition will provide new insights into how that style has evolved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 18, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

A woman who was named “Pastellist Of The Year” by the Pastel Society Of Australia will be having her first South Burnett solo exhibition for two years next month.<\/p>\n

Master pastellist Karol Oakley’s exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery will give fans a rare opportunity to see works she’s never exhibited before, as well as see how her art has evolved over the last eight years.<\/p>\n

“A Slice Of Life” will feature landscapes, waterscapes, seascapes, florals and still lifes showcasing local scenes, as well as subjects drawn from other locations.<\/p>\n

Nearly all the works are executed in either pastels, oils or mixed media but there will be a few watercolours, too.<\/p>\n

Karol said the exhibition will feature new works along with some from her private collection which have not previously been exhibited.<\/p>\n

All the paintings were created between 2008 and 2016, and show the way her art has evolved during that time.<\/p>\n

Karol lives in Nanango and is a full-time professional artist who also teaches locally, interstate and internationally.<\/p>\n

She was named Pastellist Of The Year by the Pastel Society Of Australia in 2014 – the highest award the group can bestow – and her last solo exhibition in the South Burnett was at the Nimue Gallery two years ago.<\/p>\n

“A Slice Of Life” will be officially opened on Saturday, August 6 at 6:00pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibition will then remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm on weekdays, and 10:00am to 2:00pm on weekends, until August 30.<\/p>\n

Admission to view it is free.<\/p>\n

Karol will also be giving a guided artist\u2019s talk on Sunday, August 7 between 10:00am and noon, sharing the inspirations and stories behind selected works in the down to earth manner she is known for.<\/p>\n

Morning tea will be provided as part of the talk, and the gold coin donation entry fee will be donated to Wildlife Carers.<\/p>\n

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