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From 18 to 28 November, the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre will be proudly exhibiting their Fabulous Fakes.

The artworks are copies or in the style of works that emulate works by the likes of Monet, Botticelli, da Vinci and more.

Meryl Miller of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre told News Of The Area, “Our artists have thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience provided by emulating a Master Artist with all the artworks being reproduced in the exact proportions of the original artworks.”

Meryl believes that the centre’s raffle prize which is up for grabs during the period of the exhibition is quite spectacular , it features “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Nikki Waters [After Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1880-1881 – The Phillips Memorial Gallery].

Nikki Waters told News Of The Area, “I started my career as a teacher of mathematics, and returned to full-time study to obtain a degree in Computing Science in 1983; for 20 years I followed a successful IT career.”

Upon retiring Nikki returned to her first love, taking up painting again in 2003.

In Sept 2008 she was awarded a Diploma in Fine Arts with Distinction from London Art College, UK.

Nikki is an enthusiastic inspiring artist as well as mentor to many members within the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.

Nikki is extremely creative and enjoys finding expression in a wide range of media including watercolour, acrylic, oil, pen and ink.

As a tutor Nikki is engaging and passionate about art.

You can see Nikki’s Fabulous Fake and those of other artists at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.

By Marian SAMPSON