Exciting wildlife and seascape artwork by emerging Melbourne artist Tony Weston will be on exhibition at Wyreena Community Arts Centre until Saturday 30 June.

Councillor Alex Makin encourages the Maroondah community to visit the gallery and view the highly detailed pastels and beautiful watercolours, with a fascinating focus on wildlife and seascapes.

“The detail in Tony’s pastel collection is incredible, with many of the subjects in his paintings originating from his wife’s care of injured and orphaned wildlife in their home,” said Cr Makin.

Tony regularly exhibits at the Camberwell Rotary Art Show and the Wildlfe Art Society of Australasia, and is a recipient of the Allan McEvey Memorial Award for wildlife art.

“In addition, Tony has expanded his endeavours into the use of watercolour, creating landscapes and seascapes with an impressionist’s eye and a wonderful use of light and shade,” said Cr Makin.

Artist, Tony Weston enjoys the tension when painting with watercolour, commenting that trying to control the paint is very exciting. “Sometimes the most amazing effects will happen by accident so that every painting is an adventure.”

The exhibition of artwork by Tony Weston will be at Wyreena Community Arts Centre until Saturday 30 June. Tony Weston will be on Gallery Duty each Saturday during the exhibition.

The Gallery Gift Shop and Cafe are open from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, but are closed Sundays and Public Holidays. Wyreena Community Arts Centre is located on 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon.

For more information contact Wyreena Community Arts Centre on 9294 5590.