Education
2016, Diploma in Illustrating Children's Books, correspondence through London Art College, with Merit grade
2015, Diploma Graphic Design, Hornsby TAFE, with 4 Distinctions and 2 Credits
2014, Certificate IV Graphic Design, Hornsby TAFE, with 2 Distinctions
2014, Certificate III Design Fundamentals, Hornsby TAFE
2013, Term 3, Arts Business, 8 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Kiera O'Toole
2013, Term 3, Basic Graphic Design Principles with Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), 12 session course at Central Coast Community College with Diane Forkin
2013, Term 2, Introduction to Photoshop 'Photogenie' 8 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Fiona Edmonds
2013, Term 2, Simple Website Creation, 9 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Penny Newson
2013, Terms 3 and 4, Weekly Gouache Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2013, Terms 1 and 2, Weekly Watercolour Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2012, Term 4, Introduction to Illustration Course, private 8 session course with Cathryn McEwen
2012, Terms 2, 3 and 4, Weekly Watercolour Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2012, Term 1, Digital Story Telling Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Sile Molloy (pronounced Sheila).
2012, Term 1, Visual Art Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Joanna Francis of Treehouse Studios
2011, Term 2, Picture and Photo Framing course, at Central Coast Community College with tutor Gary Hallett of Brisbane Water Picture Framing
2011, Term 1, Visual Art Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Joanna Francis of Treehouse Studios
Group Exhibitions
2016, 5 Sep, Illustrator Showcase, SCBWI Conference, The Menzies Hotel, Sydney
2016, 26-28 Aug, Umina Public School Art Show at Umina Public School
2015, 24-26 Nov, Diploma of Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition, Hornsby TAFE
2015, 24-29 Jul, Winter Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2015, 1-3 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2015, 15-21 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2014, 25-30 Jul, Winter Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2014, 2-4 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2014, 28-30 Mar, Castle Hill Show entry in Section 17, subgroup B5: Open
2014, 17-19 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 13-14 September, The Coast Christian School Art Show at The Coast Christian School, Bensville
2013, 30 Aug-4 Sep, The Art of Poetry-A Meeting of Two Cultures at Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 16-18 August, Umina Public School Art Show at Umina Public School
2013, 4-5 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2013, 11-14 April, Burrun-Dharra beginning - Youth Week exhibition at The Entrance Gallery
2013, 16-17 Mar, Kariong Community Fun Festival - Art Show at Kariong High School
2013, 18-20 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2012, 22 Sep, Peninsula Village Art Show, Umina
2012, 31 Aug-2 Sep, Umina Rotary Art Show at BMW Worthington, Kariong
2012, 24-26 Aug, Lakes Artsfest 2012 at Lakes Anglican, Kanwal
2012, 24 May, 'A Cultural Showcase', RYSS Gosford, fundraising exhibition comprised of work from Visual Art Term 1, 2012
2012, 5-6 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2012, 13-22 April, Fusion Arts Youth Week 2012 Exhibition, Erina Library foyer
2012, 16-18 Mar, Castle Hill Show, entries in Section 17, subgroups A5: Agricultural and B5: Open
2012, 20-22 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2011, 5 Dec, Visual Art Class exhibition, RYSS Gosford
2011, 30 Sep-3 Oct, Umina Rotary Art Show at BMW Worthington, Kariong
2011, 18 Sep, Blue Gum Exhibition, Ourimbah Public School
2011, 21 Aug, Creative Nature Creative Soul exhibition, Arts Barn, Kariong
2011, 23 Jul, Creative Nature Creative Soul exhibition, Arts Barn, Kariong
2011 18 Jun- 1 Jul, Central Coast Art Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition in the Imperial Centre, Gosford
2011, 27 May-17 Jul, Reconciliation 2011 exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery
2011, 29 Apr-1 May Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2011, 18 Apr-18 Jun, HoneyDew Gallery, 100 Mann Street, Gosford
2011, 15-17 Apr, Lectio Divina Art exhibition, Leo Mahon room, Woy Woy Catholic Church
2011, 1-15 Apr, 2011 Fusion Arts Central Coast Regional Youth Week Art Exhibition for Youth 12-24 yrs, Arcade Gallery 2/ 201 Mann St, Gosford
2011, 1-29 Apr, Surf Reflections Design Competition for youth 12-18 yrs, Kincumber Library
Solo Exhibitions
2015, 21-23 Aug, ' Vincent Cavanagh's Creative Journey- Dream Smile Ink Colour', Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 1-3 Nov, Fruits of the Year of Faith, Gathering Area, Woy Woy Catholic Church
Prizes, achievements, awards, grants
2016, July, Highly Commended, Aspiring Category for Illustration, CYA Conference
2015, July, Third Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2015, May, Highly Commended, Works on Paper, Category 3, Gosford Regional Show
2014, July, Third Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2013, Oct, Short Listed for family inspired artworks, Interrelate 40th anniversary Central Coast
2013, July, Second Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2012, Aug, First Prize, 15 years and under, Lakes Artsfest, Kanwal
2012, March, First Prize, Children's Flat Art Section 17, Group A : Agricultural, Subgroup A5 14-16 years, Castle Hill Show
2011, Oct, Student Encouragement Award, Umina Rotary Portrait Prize 2011 Art Exhibition
2011, April, Finalist, Surf Reflections Design Competition, Gosford Library
2011, Commended, 2011 Fusion Arts Central Coast Regional Youth Week Exhibition, 12-17 yrs
c.2006 Prize at Senior's Week drawing competition for children, Gosford Library
Collections
In private collections
Commissions
2018, 'Rex' and 'Welcome Ciana' for M.Ford
2016, June, 'St John the Baptist' for H.Cameron
2013, Sep, Bookmarks for local Catechists based on CCC 1802 and CCC 1683
2013, Jul, 'Sea Eagle' and 'Red Dragon' for M. Dolan
2011, Aug, 'St Joseph the Worker' for B. Purser
Artwork for two groups and one event on www.xt3.com :
2008, Dec, Patron Saint for the New Year www.xt3.com/group/view.php?id=1544;
2012, May, Years of Grace and Faith www.xt3.com/group/view.php?id=2204
2008, Nov, Hour of Grace www.xt3.cm/event/view.php?id=559
2012, May and onwards, Artwork on the blogsite www.ofgraceandfaith.blogspot.com
2012, July and onwards, Artwork on the blogsite www.anecdotealley.blogspot.com.au
(To see these images on www.xt3.com requires membership of this Catholic social networking website)
Other
2019, Book cover and two associated images for Tracey C. Ayres
2019, Completed the Inktober challenge, 31 black & white drawings in 31 days according to daily theme
2018, Completed the 52 Week Illustration Challenge for 2018 #52WIC
2017, Completed the 52 Week Illustration Challenge for 2017 #illo52weeks
2015, Book Covers for three e-books on Amazon Kindle for Catherine Cavanagh
2015, Graphic Design entries at DesignCrowd http://designers.designcrowd.com/designer/478947/cavanaghart
2011, Sep, Submission entry for Kariong Underpass Mural
Publications
2013, Oct, 'Me & My Nan' included in Interrelate's Inspirational Journal
2016, Diploma in Illustrating Children's Books, correspondence through London Art College, with Merit grade
2015, Diploma Graphic Design, Hornsby TAFE, with 4 Distinctions and 2 Credits
2014, Certificate IV Graphic Design, Hornsby TAFE, with 2 Distinctions
2014, Certificate III Design Fundamentals, Hornsby TAFE
2013, Term 3, Arts Business, 8 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Kiera O'Toole
2013, Term 3, Basic Graphic Design Principles with Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), 12 session course at Central Coast Community College with Diane Forkin
2013, Term 2, Introduction to Photoshop 'Photogenie' 8 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Fiona Edmonds
2013, Term 2, Simple Website Creation, 9 session course at Wyong TAFE Outreach with Penny Newson
2013, Terms 3 and 4, Weekly Gouache Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2013, Terms 1 and 2, Weekly Watercolour Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2012, Term 4, Introduction to Illustration Course, private 8 session course with Cathryn McEwen
2012, Terms 2, 3 and 4, Weekly Watercolour Lessons with Judith Hoste at her Umina studio
2012, Term 1, Digital Story Telling Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Sile Molloy (pronounced Sheila).
2012, Term 1, Visual Art Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Joanna Francis of Treehouse Studios
2011, Term 2, Picture and Photo Framing course, at Central Coast Community College with tutor Gary Hallett of Brisbane Water Picture Framing
2011, Term 1, Visual Art Course, 8 session course at RYSS, Gosford with Joanna Francis of Treehouse Studios
Group Exhibitions
2016, 5 Sep, Illustrator Showcase, SCBWI Conference, The Menzies Hotel, Sydney
2016, 26-28 Aug, Umina Public School Art Show at Umina Public School
2015, 24-26 Nov, Diploma of Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition, Hornsby TAFE
2015, 24-29 Jul, Winter Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2015, 1-3 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2015, 15-21 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2014, 25-30 Jul, Winter Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2014, 2-4 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2014, 28-30 Mar, Castle Hill Show entry in Section 17, subgroup B5: Open
2014, 17-19 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 13-14 September, The Coast Christian School Art Show at The Coast Christian School, Bensville
2013, 30 Aug-4 Sep, The Art of Poetry-A Meeting of Two Cultures at Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 16-18 August, Umina Public School Art Show at Umina Public School
2013, 4-5 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2013, 11-14 April, Burrun-Dharra beginning - Youth Week exhibition at The Entrance Gallery
2013, 16-17 Mar, Kariong Community Fun Festival - Art Show at Kariong High School
2013, 18-20 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2012, 22 Sep, Peninsula Village Art Show, Umina
2012, 31 Aug-2 Sep, Umina Rotary Art Show at BMW Worthington, Kariong
2012, 24-26 Aug, Lakes Artsfest 2012 at Lakes Anglican, Kanwal
2012, 24 May, 'A Cultural Showcase', RYSS Gosford, fundraising exhibition comprised of work from Visual Art Term 1, 2012
2012, 5-6 May, Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2012, 13-22 April, Fusion Arts Youth Week 2012 Exhibition, Erina Library foyer
2012, 16-18 Mar, Castle Hill Show, entries in Section 17, subgroups A5: Agricultural and B5: Open
2012, 20-22 Jan, Summer Exhibition of the Central Coast Art Society, Gosford Regional Gallery
2011, 5 Dec, Visual Art Class exhibition, RYSS Gosford
2011, 30 Sep-3 Oct, Umina Rotary Art Show at BMW Worthington, Kariong
2011, 18 Sep, Blue Gum Exhibition, Ourimbah Public School
2011, 21 Aug, Creative Nature Creative Soul exhibition, Arts Barn, Kariong
2011, 23 Jul, Creative Nature Creative Soul exhibition, Arts Barn, Kariong
2011 18 Jun- 1 Jul, Central Coast Art Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition in the Imperial Centre, Gosford
2011, 27 May-17 Jul, Reconciliation 2011 exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery
2011, 29 Apr-1 May Art Show at the Gosford Regional Show
2011, 18 Apr-18 Jun, HoneyDew Gallery, 100 Mann Street, Gosford
2011, 15-17 Apr, Lectio Divina Art exhibition, Leo Mahon room, Woy Woy Catholic Church
2011, 1-15 Apr, 2011 Fusion Arts Central Coast Regional Youth Week Art Exhibition for Youth 12-24 yrs, Arcade Gallery 2/ 201 Mann St, Gosford
2011, 1-29 Apr, Surf Reflections Design Competition for youth 12-18 yrs, Kincumber Library
Solo Exhibitions
2015, 21-23 Aug, ' Vincent Cavanagh's Creative Journey- Dream Smile Ink Colour', Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery
2013, 1-3 Nov, Fruits of the Year of Faith, Gathering Area, Woy Woy Catholic Church
Prizes, achievements, awards, grants
2016, July, Highly Commended, Aspiring Category for Illustration, CYA Conference
2015, July, Third Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2015, May, Highly Commended, Works on Paper, Category 3, Gosford Regional Show
2014, July, Third Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2013, Oct, Short Listed for family inspired artworks, Interrelate 40th anniversary Central Coast
2013, July, Second Prize, Hatchling category for Middle Grade Illustrated Novel, CYA Conference
2012, Aug, First Prize, 15 years and under, Lakes Artsfest, Kanwal
2012, March, First Prize, Children's Flat Art Section 17, Group A : Agricultural, Subgroup A5 14-16 years, Castle Hill Show
2011, Oct, Student Encouragement Award, Umina Rotary Portrait Prize 2011 Art Exhibition
2011, April, Finalist, Surf Reflections Design Competition, Gosford Library
2011, Commended, 2011 Fusion Arts Central Coast Regional Youth Week Exhibition, 12-17 yrs
c.2006 Prize at Senior's Week drawing competition for children, Gosford Library
Collections
In private collections
Commissions
2018, 'Rex' and 'Welcome Ciana' for M.Ford
2016, June, 'St John the Baptist' for H.Cameron
2013, Sep, Bookmarks for local Catechists based on CCC 1802 and CCC 1683
2013, Jul, 'Sea Eagle' and 'Red Dragon' for M. Dolan
2011, Aug, 'St Joseph the Worker' for B. Purser
Artwork for two groups and one event on www.xt3.com :
2008, Dec, Patron Saint for the New Year www.xt3.com/group/view.php?id=1544;
2012, May, Years of Grace and Faith www.xt3.com/group/view.php?id=2204
2008, Nov, Hour of Grace www.xt3.cm/event/view.php?id=559
2012, May and onwards, Artwork on the blogsite www.ofgraceandfaith.blogspot.com
2012, July and onwards, Artwork on the blogsite www.anecdotealley.blogspot.com.au
(To see these images on www.xt3.com requires membership of this Catholic social networking website)
Other
2019, Book cover and two associated images for Tracey C. Ayres
2019, Completed the Inktober challenge, 31 black & white drawings in 31 days according to daily theme
2018, Completed the 52 Week Illustration Challenge for 2018 #52WIC
2017, Completed the 52 Week Illustration Challenge for 2017 #illo52weeks
2015, Book Covers for three e-books on Amazon Kindle for Catherine Cavanagh
2015, Graphic Design entries at DesignCrowd http://designers.designcrowd.com/designer/478947/cavanaghart
2011, Sep, Submission entry for Kariong Underpass Mural
Publications
2013, Oct, 'Me & My Nan' included in Interrelate's Inspirational Journal
Last updated 25 August 2020