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• • A Portrait from Life in Graphite/ Oils | Andrew Bonneau

    "Andrew Bonneau is a patient and supportive art instructor and very generous with his artistic knowledge. Attending his drawing and painting workshop filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and opened up my capabilities. I gained valuable tools and resources and a renewed drive and direction. Given the opportunity, I would definitely attend more of Andrew’s workshops." - Cindy

    About this workshop

    Study portraiture with nationally-renowned realist painter, Archibald and Doug Moran Prize finalist, Andrew Bonneau.
    In this workshop students will spend 3 days developing a single portrait painting from life. This is a unique opportunity to spend an extended period carefully looking at and understanding the structural complexity of the human head in relation to a light source. The emphasis will be on the accurate observation of the model.

    We will be working from the life model for the entire workshop.

    What will I learn?

    Beginning from an initial ‘block in’ in graphite, we will proceed to develop a refined drawing which we will then transfer to canvas to begin painting.
    All aspects of the process will be discussed and demonstrated, such as proportion, anatomy, perspective, conceptualising the model in relation to the light source, modelling form, colour theory and paint handling.

    Who is this course suitable for?

    Basic knowledge and skills in drawing and painting will be helpful for this workshop.
    The more experience you have in painting and drawing from life the better, but the workshop is suitable for all levels.

    What do I need to bring?

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    What is Provided?

    • Clothed life model for the duration of the workshop
    • Standing Easels, tables and chairs
    • Large light-filled studio space
    • Tea, coffee and biscuits (you might like to bring your own cup)
    • A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
    • Connection to the Brisbane Painting Classes art community

  • Water Reflection & Transparencies in Oils - 2 Fridays | Marcel Desbiens

    Learn an easy way to paint the impossible! You will learn to paint water reflections in 2 different methods.

    Learn how you can recreate the beautiful softness of colours and tones depicting sky and trees reflections, undulations, tinted coloured water showing natural elements on the sand in shallow water.
    The 2 methods are applied on 2 variations on a lake scenery to experience the application of colours with different degree of transparency. Another method will be used for special effects is the removing of paint on the second layer with special tools.

    1. Acrylic undercoat and oil/alkyd as a second coat in opaque and semi-opaque first day, second day glazing transparent oil colours.
    2. Colour undercoat in alkyd first day, oil colours second day.

    Save yourself hours of experimentation and research by following Marcel Desbiens quick step-by-step demonstration process and achieve instant results. Plenty of “hands on” exercises will give you the opportunity to create those realistic effects with oils. You will learn to reproduce this transparency effect using a layering technique on a coloured background with the Alla prima method. The right choice of medium, opaque and transparent colours and brushes will make the process a breeze!

    Who is this workshop suitable for?

    Suitable for all skill levels!

    What do I need to bring?

    • Bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by. We do have a fridge and microwave at the studio for your convenience.

    What is provided?

    • All painting materials (paints, brushes, easels, etc.) provided.
    • A relaxed and supportive learning environment
    • Tea, coffee and biscuits

  • Relax with Watercolour | Paint and Sip

    Add colour to your Friday night with this unique paint and sip style watercolour  session, in which you supply the wine and we supply the rest!
    This casual, relaxed class – held once a month – is perfect for absolute beginners, as no prior painting experience is needed.

    During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with watercolour paints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while creating your own unique framed artwork to take home with you. 

    What will I learn?

    You will learn the basics of painting in watercolour. You will be guided with a demonstration of painting in watercolour. You will have a selection of different subjects to paint on the night. You can follow a template to get you started or you can be as creative as you wish!

    Who is this course suitable for?

    Anyone who wants to have fun experimenting with watercolours. If you’ve never painted before, this is the perfect, relaxed opportunity to give it a try.

    What do I need to bring?

    Whatever you would like to sip while you paint. You are welcome to bring your own nibbles.

    What is provided?

    • all painting equipment, including watercolour paints and high-quality watercolour paper
    • disposable glassware
    • brushes and carbon paper
    • 3 unique, custom designed stencils to work from
    • an A5 frame to take home to frame your finished work of art. 
    • aprons

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