SYLVIE CARTER

Painting in the Hinterland at Flame Hill Winery Coming up for the Hinterland Plein Air Oil Painters! This friday we are off to explore and paint the views at the fabulous Flame Hill Winery at 249 Western Ave, Montville QLD 4560. This has to be one of my favourite places to visit. Not only are…

Unleash your creativity and discover the magic of ‘En plein-air’ painting with the ‘Hinterland Plein Air Oil Painters’. Our Mission is : To bring oil painters together in the Hinterland —sharing brushes, stories, and the life-changing magic that happens when oil paints meet canvas under open skies. Group organiser Sylvie Carter convenes the paint outs…

Painting with Oils Workshop 2025 with Artist Sylvie Carter Location : Montville, Hinterland Sunshine Coast Date: Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September 2025 Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Sunshine Coast as you master the art of plein air painting! This inspiring oil painting workshop takes you to breathtaking…

I recently sat down to paint this swelling creek at Bowral, or should I say half way between Bowral and Mossvale. On a sunny, warm summers day, I gazed across the field of wild grasses and this startled wild duck in flight. It reminded me of the beautiful words in Lola Ridge’s poem, so I…

If you are love to explore and spend time surrounded by beautiful gardens and all things historically Australian, then you might like to keep an eye out on my ‘Historic Houses and Gardens‘ website page. I have carefully listed just a few of the many spots often included in Australia’s National Trust and Heritage sites.…
With the new year well underway I recognise how important it is to set some new and exciting creative challenges and goals going forward. Here are just a few goals keeping me inspired and growing. I would love to hear yours?

Conversations with James Murch painting ‘en plein air’.