"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, the Foundations in Oils course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in a friendly and supportive environment.
The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed over the years by the team including Ai Shah.
All materials are included. All you need to do is turn up!
Join local Brisbane painter Kate Quinn as she teaches you to create a beautiful floral still life. This workshop will take you through Kate's process to create a still life of flowers, fruit and vessels, using oils on canvas. Kate paints 'alla prima' using oils - meaning, she paints wet on wet in one sitting, rather than letting layers dry, as other artists may. What will I learn? Kate will teach you her own techniques, and will cover the following: how to create a visually...
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"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, this course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast-track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in a friendly and supportive environment. This Weekend Workshop has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed specifically for the weekend timeframe. This...
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Painting skin tones has been very important in traditional painting. There have been many variations on techniques developed by artist trying to achieve a realistic impression as well as economy of time and labour. What will I learn? Learn how to paint skin tones with a Chiaroscuro effect. This technique can be used for painting portraits, nudes and general composition of the human body. Marcel will guide you with a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a “hands on” painting...
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Painting skin tones has been very important in traditional painting. There have been many variations on techniques developed by artist trying to achieve a realistic impression as well as economy of time and labour. What will I learn? Learn how to paint skin tones with a Chiaroscuro effect. This technique can be used for painting portraits, nudes and general composition of the human body. Marcel will guide you with a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a “hands on” painting...
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About this workshop Trompe-l’œil is a French painting genre, translating as “deception of the eye”. The workshop is about deceiving your audience into believing that the object you have painted is real. Oil painting is a perfect medium for Trompe-l’œil due to its lush material properties and its tendency to remain open for longer than other mediums - thus you can spend time finessing your work and building richly layered paint films. You can achieve a remarkable range of subtle...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist John Wilson all the way from the Blue Mountains. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist who will share their knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Colley Whisson. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist who will share his knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass...
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Exclusive to Bienarté, this 2-day intensive workshop is for those who want to learn to paint flowers like the Dutch masters, learn how to get fine detail and realism in oil paint. What will I learn? The workshop will incorporate learning about the significance of flowers in art history, colour palettes and mixing, tonal realism and oil painting techniques. Over two days there will be demonstrations, discussions and 1 and a half days of painting. Jenny will teach how to paint...
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Learn to paint the frozen moment of a gentle rolling wave on the beach with a view on the background environment, headland and rocks. Capture the transparency, colour and texture of the water movement by using the right brush strokes and variation between translucence of colours and opacity of the white. In this one day workshop, you will learn a quick and easy way to paint a realistic representation of water – still and in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques...
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Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? The Studio Painting Practice casual courses provide: uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting an expert tutor to help you extend your skills a small group of passionate likeminded artists What will I learn?...
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