Eva Browne-Paterson

Project Coordinator, Mid-Career Artist

As well as promoting Keswick Island for the past 16 years, Eva is a published author and illustrator of the “Island Critters” 4-book children’s series. She also enjoys photography and graphic design and recently launched an exclusive online store at Visit Keswick Island.com.au. She has started writing “Memoirs of Keswick Island” and has extensive marketing & event management experience.

Eva created “Tale of the Whales” in collaboration with her husband Brian which is located next to the Keswick Kiosk.

Lyn Kane

Mid-Career Artist

Lyn has an abundance of creativity and creates artworks from timber, paper, materials or anything in-between. A seasoned exhibitor for over 15 years, Lyn has shown at Gargett Gallery, Arthouse Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Artspace Markets.

Lyn created “Kaleidoscope” in the art trail which is located mid-way on Peter Berck Drive.

Brian Browne-Paterson

Emerging Artist

From an early age, Brian had an interest in artistic endeavours including model plane building, painting, ceramics and poetry. He won several art awards as a teenager but family life got in the way of art for most of his life. He enjoyed the workshops and utilising his welding skills during this project, and looks forward to expanding his creative side further in years to come.

Brian created “Tale of the Whales” in collaboration with his wife Eva which is located next to the Keswick Kiosk.

Julie Willis

Emerging Artist

A proud Anaiwan woman, Julie is attracted to the symbolism of Australian indigenous arts. The vast palette of colours, the methods used to weave stories into artworks and the use of natural fibres and techniques stimulates her desire to learn new skills such as string art and weaving.

Julie created “Coral Garden” in collaboration with Valerie McGrow, located on the Village Green.

Karen Cooke

Emerging Artist

Artistically inclined most of her life, Karen has innate vision and excels at with repurposing flotsam and jetsom, shells, driftwood and even old piano parts into beautiful, unique artworks. She is a creative painter and jewellery maker and has a natural flair for making pottery, ceramics, costumes and decorating. Karen has been actively selling property on Keswick Island for 20+ years.

Karen created “Kraken” located on the rock in the water at the NW end of Basil Bay.

Leigh Wilson

Emerging Artist

Having always had an interest in the arts, Leigh has dabbled in a variety of techniques over the years including painting, drawing, screen printing and silk painting. She enjoys the challenge of creating wearable designs and is keen to explore using locally sourced natural materials to create fabric dyes. Leigh is an early childhood teacher in Mackay.

Leigh created “Just Breezin'” located in the trees below the road along Basil Bay.

Suzanne McDonald

Emerging Artist

Suzanne has had an interest in many art forms including dance, music, crafts and bark weaving. In her earlier year, she branched out into lead lighting, mosaics, woodwork, painting and firing tiles. She recently started painting watercolours using the surroundings on Keswick Island for inspiration.

Suzanne created “Flee to the Sea'” located in the trees below the Beach Hut on Basil Bay.

Valerie McGrow

Emerging Artist

Valerie has had a diverse array of artistic pursuits including photography, stained glass, calligraphy, pressed flowers, jewellery making, macrame, embroidery and crocheting amigurumi toys, blankets and clothing. She is very creative when it comes to making something new and interesting.

Valerie created “Coral Garden” in collaboration with Julie Willis which is located on the Village Green near Basil Bay.

Glenda Hobdell

Artist’s Mentor

Lalune Croker

Professional Workshop Tutor