11th september 2009,
First up a visit to Poppy Benton and Esential Objects Gallery. Poppy is young, "matter of fact", confident and talented. Her little gallery holds some wonderful work by the local art scene but her pottery work shines above the rest. After buying a few items we left Poppy and off the Jen Mallinson's for lunch and a studio visit. Jen has commenced some works inspired by her Broken Hill visit and although modest she is more talented than she realises.

A little relax time was much needed and a sit back to absorb my visit so far. I retraced a few steps around Pambula and visited Pambula beach where the river meets the sea again in the sunlight. The colours of the rocks once again capturing my eye. A few sketches done and a cuppa.

Later in the evening a visit with Jen and Poppy to Spiral Gallery in Bega was enjoyed. The Spiral Gallery is like a co-op and artists do workshops and exhibit mthly. Again lovely friendly people who welcome you with open arms.

No time to fish today, hopefully tomorrow.