About Simon Collins
Welcome to Simon Collins Artist
From early childhood, Simon Collins realised he had a gift which enabled him easily to create and reproduce "realistic" pictures. As a consequence, he studied art at school before attending a prominent art college in London.
For Simon, the "bug" to paint and create pictures took its first serious bite around 1994. In recent times, he has developed a keen interest in creating unconventional pictorial hooks and devices to arrest the viewer and grab the eye . Although best known for his traditional figurative nudes and pastel landscapes, Simon is currently exploring a conceptual direction with the nude, as well as continuing with portrait commissions and local landscapes.
View many examples of this innovative artists work under the GALLERY button.
From early childhood, Simon Collins realised he had a gift which enabled him easily to create and reproduce "realistic" pictures. As a consequence, he studied art at school before attending a prominent art college in London.
For Simon, the "bug" to paint and create pictures took its first serious bite around 1994. In recent times, he has developed a keen interest in creating unconventional pictorial hooks and devices to arrest the viewer and grab the eye . Although best known for his traditional figurative nudes and pastel landscapes, Simon is currently exploring a conceptual direction with the nude, as well as continuing with portrait commissions and local landscapes.
View many examples of this innovative artists work under the GALLERY button.
The Journey To Date
Trained at the Harrow College of Art & Design London and now a full time artist living in Busselton, Western Australia.
Simon produces paintings in all mediums, but specialises in charcoal and pastel. His landscapes and figure studies are sought after as private commissions and commercial projects.
With clients ranging from corporations to private collectors throughout Australia, South East Asia, Canada and the USA.
Simon Collins’s paintings are now recognised and sought after by art buyers from around the world.
exhibitions/awards/collections
1995 Winner of Cockburn Council `Art in the Park`Award.
1996 Perth City Mission Christmas Exhibition. Accent Gallery, Subiaco, Perth.
1997 Solo Exhibition - Nudes, Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
Featured in September issue of `Australian Artist` magazine.
City of Melville Art Collection.
1998 Newman College Art Collection.
Artwork featured at the inaugural Wine
Tourism Conference Leewin EstateMargaret River.
City of Cockburn Art Collection.
1999 Solo Exhibition Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
2000 Resident Artist – Old Courthouse Busselton.
2002 Solo Exhibition – Margaret River Galleries
2008 Signature of the South West - Peoples Choice Winner.
2009 Vasse Exhibition - Co Winner Peoples Choice Award
Simon produces paintings in all mediums, but specialises in charcoal and pastel. His landscapes and figure studies are sought after as private commissions and commercial projects.
With clients ranging from corporations to private collectors throughout Australia, South East Asia, Canada and the USA.
Simon Collins’s paintings are now recognised and sought after by art buyers from around the world.
exhibitions/awards/collections
1995 Winner of Cockburn Council `Art in the Park`Award.
1996 Perth City Mission Christmas Exhibition. Accent Gallery, Subiaco, Perth.
1997 Solo Exhibition - Nudes, Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
Featured in September issue of `Australian Artist` magazine.
City of Melville Art Collection.
1998 Newman College Art Collection.
Artwork featured at the inaugural Wine
Tourism Conference Leewin EstateMargaret River.
City of Cockburn Art Collection.
1999 Solo Exhibition Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
2000 Resident Artist – Old Courthouse Busselton.
2002 Solo Exhibition – Margaret River Galleries
2008 Signature of the South West - Peoples Choice Winner.
2009 Vasse Exhibition - Co Winner Peoples Choice Award
Once there was the sunset...then there was us Pastel on paper, size 1200 x 900mm, framed
Winner of Highly commended award at 2009 Signature Southwest competition - SOLD
The Viewers Choice Award
Winner of the Viewers Choice Award at the 2009 National Lifestyle Villages Annual Art Award
People's Choice Winner - 2008
Winner of the Shire of Busselton - "Signature South West" Exhibition's People's Choice Award. October 2008
Thanks to everyone who visited and voted.
Thanks to everyone who visited and voted.
Co-Winner Peoples Choice Award - Vasse Exhibition - January 2009
This painting was the Co Winner of the Peoples Choice Award at the "Vasse Exhibition in January 2009.
This exhibition is now considered one the presitige exhibitions in West Australia with prizes valued at over $20000.
Thank you all for voting.
This exhibition is now considered one the presitige exhibitions in West Australia with prizes valued at over $20000.
Thank you all for voting.
Appointed Resident Artist at THE ART HOUSE – BUSSELTON
Simon has now located his studio within “The Art House Gallery” in Busselton.
Call in and view the works of Simon and other great West Australian Artist during gallery opening hours or by making an appointment for a private viewing.
Meet with Simon and see exciting new works in progress or just completed.
The Art House Gallery is located at 37 Kent Street – Busselton WA
Call Simon on 08 9754 6993 if you would like a private appointment.
Call in and view the works of Simon and other great West Australian Artist during gallery opening hours or by making an appointment for a private viewing.
Meet with Simon and see exciting new works in progress or just completed.
The Art House Gallery is located at 37 Kent Street – Busselton WA
Call Simon on 08 9754 6993 if you would like a private appointment.