Brooks Art & Pottery Studios Edenvale

Brooks Art & Pottery Studios, Art Therapy in Edenvale

About

Roy Brooks – Artist & Sculptor:

Roy Brooks, born in 1942 in Pretoria, is a self-taught artist passionate about art. He works in pastels, oils, acrylics, pencil, watercolour, and mixed media. Roy has a unique style, focusing on animals and people. His work is in private and corporate collections worldwide. He has won several awards and exhibited in many prestigious venues.

Linsey Brooks – Ceramicist & Teacher:

Linsey Brooks is a dedicated ceramicist and teacher. She helps students explore their creativity in a relaxed atmosphere. Linsey continues her mother Mary Brooks’ legacy, passing on extensive knowledge and skills.

Mary Brooks – Ceramicist:

Mary Brooks, born in 1948 in Benoni, Gauteng, studied ceramics under renowned artists. She has many utilitarian and decorative ceramic pieces in homes across Southern Africa and overseas. Mary has exhibited at Ceramic SA Exhibitions and was a “Top 15” finalist at the Ekurhuleni National Fine Arts Exhibitions in 2005 and 2007. After a fulfilling career as a ceramicist and teacher, Mary is now retired, confident in Linsey’s capabilities to continue the studio’s legacy.

Services

• Art Commissions: Roy Brooks accepts commissions in any medium and subject, specialising in pastels, oils, acrylics, pencil, watercolour, and mixed media.
• Ceramic Classes: Linsey Brooks offers ceramic classes focused on creativity and group work in a relaxed atmosphere, teaching students various techniques and encouraging intuitive artistic expression.
• Art Exhibitions and Sales: Brooks Art and Pottery Studios showcase and sell artwork by Roy Brooks, including animal paintings and mixed media pieces.

Additional Information

Collections:

• Private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, and the USA.
• Local collections, including the Palace of the Lost City Hotel at Sun City and various private and corporate collections throughout South Africa.

Awards:

• 1998: Outstanding Achievement in Mixed Media, New York.
• 2002: Ekurhuleni Mayoral Achievers Award for Fine Art.
• 2007: South African Mint Design Competition.

Exhibitions:

• Pre-1970s: Amphitheatre in Durban and Art in the Park in Pietermaritzburg.
• 1970s-1980s: Joubert Park, Johannesburg, with solo exhibitions in Springs, Benoni, and Edenvale.
• 1980s to present: Local galleries and art associations, as well as various online galleries.

Brooks Art and Pottery Studios offer a unique blend of fine art and ceramics, nurturing creativity and artistic expression through their comprehensive services and rich artistic heritage.