The Colour Collective
Samford Arts Trail 2025
Tricia Taylor, Karol Oakley, Sally Thompson and Amanda Stuart showcase a wonderful collection of pastel, impressionist oils, and whimsical ceramics as part of this year's Samford & Surrounds Arts Trail & Open Studios
31 May - 22 June 2025
Mezzanine Gallery
Workshops
For more information about the Samford & Surrounds Arts Trail & Open Studios, please visit the Creative Samford website.
Meet the Artists
Tricia Taylor
Tricia Taylor is a Master Pastellist recognised for capturing the beauty of light.
Tricia’s award-winning seascapes are her specialty, but she is also proficient in portraits, still life,
landscapes and florals.
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Instagram: @triciataylorart
Karol Oakley
Painting in pastel and oil, with 30 years pastel experience, Karol is a Master Pastellist with the PSA and experienced tutor.
Karol searches out patterns, textures & vibrant colours, painting en plein-air as she explores Nature’s moods.
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Instagram: @karoloakleyartist
Sally Thompson
Sally loves making impressionistic landscape paintings with oils using her palette knife.
She finds the environment is an amazing mosaic of colourful shapes, and loves nothing better than to use paint to bring these shapes to life.
Instagram: @sallythomsonart
Amanda Stuart
Amanda Stuart is a ceramic artist from the Sunshine Coast, she often expresses sentiments for her hometown and the importance of environmental conservation.
Amanda’s sculptures are whimsical and
sometimes integrate repurposed materials.
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Instagram: @tinyshedart
