Nyra Aherne

I was a very late starter as an artist. I was looking for something to do in my retirement in the late 80's and attended a beginner's painting class- the rest is history.I had a marvellous teacher- Peter Chesney and through him I progressed from very humble beginnings to being a finalist in the City of Hobart Art Prize on 2 occasions. Also won the "People's Choice in the Rotary Club of Hobart's Annual Exhibition twice and gained a 2nd and 3rd in other years. I have had several exhibitions which were very successful.Now my work hangs in many parts of the world.

I love using acrylics and mainly use either canvas or canvas board. Pastels tempt me very much, as I admire the work of pastel artists here on PIL, but I have a large supply of acrylic paints, so cannot waste those.