Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard curator Justine Foster says there?s always something new and different to see as the exhibits of original artwork by local artists there change every six weeks.

?Our current exhibition on a group of artists is called Pleine Air Painters of Bermuda,? she said. These talents come basically from amateurs (and some professionals) who get together and paint in Bermuda and gently critique each other?s work.

?Themed? shows encourage local artists to expand their knowledge with different subject matter and a variety of media resulting in an eclectic range of art work. From textile wall hangings to traditional scenes in watercolour, something is bound to capture your interest.

Mrs. Foster is very excited about the new exhibition that will be occurring from December 7 through January 23 entitled, ?Seven Deadly Sins? and says: ?It is going to be colourful feast for the eyes?.

?Many people are excited and I believe people who are looking for something different will appreciate this exhibit.?

One of the new works is that of Jonathan (Johnny) Northcott with his flame-fired pottery creations from his kiln. Every piece is slightly different and the mugs sell for $40 while the platters go for about $200.

?We provide an area for the display and sale of an endless variety of local artists? works which includes paintings, sculptures, collectable dolls, scarves, original prints, jewellery and pottery.?

?The Print Gallery holds an extensive range of prints by local artists such as Diana Amos, Jill Amos Raine, Amy Evans, Sharon Wilson and Mary Powell to name a few.?

There are also note cards, books and calendars which feature the work of local artists.

Desmond Fountain has some beautiful bronze dogs in his numbered open edition depicting a Border Collie, a Labrador and a Boxer selling for $400 each.

Three mixed media artists to notice are Julie Hastings Smith for her ceramics, Suzie Lowe for glass bottles for oil and vinegar and bath oil which sell for between $15 to $20 and friendship spoons for $10. Then there?s Angela Gentleman also providing choices using gold and silver paper in the sum of $125 to $350.

Mrs. Foster explained that these three artists have all visited Mexico over the past couple of years and were inspired by the famous artists? haven of San Miguel de Allende.

Lynn Morrell is a Bermudian artist whose studio is full of her multi-media responses to the beauty and mystery of the world around her. Her primary work is jewellery in sterling silver which she combines with semi-precious stones and sometimes shells and ebony wood.

Chesley Trott?s cedar studio is very interesting and you smell the aromatic Bermuda cedar when you step inside. Mr. Trott enjoyed a career teaching art but now devotes his time to creating his own artwork.

Jonah Jones was born in England and lived in Germany as a child. His work has been described as vivid and having an intense palette. He paints primarily in oils. His ?Opti Bermuda? for $600 and ?Waking up at Mangrove Bay? for $4,000 are very catching to the eye.

?Jonah has many people who follow his art work. He is currently in Australia but he should be returning to Bermuda December 5 with a fresh crop of paintings in early December,? said Mrs. Foster.

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