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Who Are We?

"Paint The Town Red" is a collaboration between two artists and teachers, John and Leigh Dobson. They are Launceston locals and established their unique art school in 2019. 

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Leigh Dobson

Artist and Teacher

Leigh started painting over 20 years ago when a good friend invited her over for a catch up, a drink and to paint. From that first moment, she LOVED it and has been painting ever since.  Leigh wants other people to have the same joy and fun time that she first experienced 20 years ago.  Leigh is a Launceston local and has been a Teacher for over 20 years across all age groups (Kinder to Year 12).

John Dobson

Artist and Teacher

John was born and grew up in Launceston. He has always been interested in art and after finishing school he moved to Queensland where he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast specialising in photography and graphic design. John has taught art at Launceston College for the past 10 years.

 

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With the utmost respect, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work. The traditional owners and custodians of the land on which Paint the Town Red is situated are the Panninher and the Leterrermairrener people. We celebrate the stories, culture, traditions and ongoing leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Elders past, present and emerging. Always was and always will be.

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