Artist opens new gallery

A Peninsula artist will open a new gallery in Umina next month after seeing the need for more small galleries in the area.

Umina artist Ms Lidia Fernandes' Galeria de Arte is a "quaint" gallery on the waterfront of Umina Beach showcasing selected works from local artists and her own creations.

After her successful sales at other local galleries, Ms Fernandes said she felt there was a better way to share her work and passion for art with the local community.

"All art lovers will be able to come and see my work along with selected pieces from other local artists," Ms Fernandes said.

"It's great to see that opportunity for viewing artwork by local artists is not limited to the larger galleries.

"There will always be aspiring artists on the Central Coast but what we needed was more small galleries showing their work.

"Set on the beautiful foreshore of Umina Beach, the peaceful setting adds to the experience of art lovers enjoying some of the work on display."

Ms Fernandes arrived in Australia at a young age and was always inspired by her family and friends to follow her creative side.

Mainly a self taught artist, she created her technique from her emotions and experiences. "One painting may be a completely different style to the next depending on my inspiration and what I wish to capture on canvas," Ms Fernandes said.

The gallery will have its grand opening on March 7, by invitation only.

Press release, 18 Feb 2010 Lidia Fernandes, Galeria de Arte