Learning Pathways - Drawing and Painting with Pastel
"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 limited or no experience with Pastel, then we recommend you start with Tricia Taylor who will help you learn the basics of Pastel painting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Once you have built your confidence with Pastel, it's time to develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
Now available in studio or online! $100 discount for the online class. For the live online workshop , please email: team@bienarte.com.au This is a chance to have all the benefits of a face to face workshop without having to leave your studio! Lyn has been teaching nationally and internationally over Zoom for more than 3 years. All students will receive Lyn's Portrait Drawing video a week before the class commences. This will be available for students to access for two weeks. For...
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$480Limited
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Portrait in Pastels | Lyn Diefenbach
<p>Now available in studio or online! $100 discount for the online class. For the live online workshop , please email: team@bienarte.com.au</p>
<p>This is a chance to have all the benefits of a face
Have you ever wanted to paint the sea in all its glory? What will I learn? This is an opportunity to create seascapes that have impact and life. All aspects from the translucent wave, to rolling foam, to crashing impact will be covered in this workshop. Who is this course suitable for? This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, however basic knowledge and skills in pastels and colour is required What do I need to bring? Paper: 3 pieces 30 x 45cm (12” x 18”), or larger if you...
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Seascape in Pastels | Lyn Diefenbach
<p>Have you ever wanted to paint the sea in all its glory?</p>
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<p>This is an opportunity to create seascapes that have impact and life.</p>
About this workshop The joy of the coast that we live near! How to let yourself go and find expression in painting the ocean. Seascapes are mesmerising. How the water moves or the wave crashes. Pastel is one of the best mediums for creating layers of sand, water and foam. What will I learn? Day 1 How waves rise and turn Get an understanding of how tone and application make a difference How to get a variety of mood in your seascape by using different coloured pastel paper Day 2...
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Learn the easy steps to making a truly beautiful Portrait in Pastels from internationally acclaimed figurative pastel artist, David Wells who will guide you through the process of creating a portrait with detail, dimension, softness, expression and likeness. What will I learn? This workshop focuses on rendering realistic portraits from two angles, in clearly explained, achievable steps. Students will employ blending, layering and scumbling techniques to create individual artworks...
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Join Master Pastellist, Penelope Gilbert-Ng as she shares with you her secrets for pastel painting, developed over more than 40 years as an artist. In this weekend workshop, Penelope will teach you how to simplify the complexities of a landscape, using tone and colour for balance and design, and guide you in the process of creating a series of pastel landscapes. What will I learn? Through a combination of demonstrations, exercises and individual guidance, you will learn how to: •...
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Love Flowers? Enjoy painting? Combine the two passions and learn how to create pastels that are full of luminosity, dimensionality and light. Lyn will share her extensive knowledge of colour as well as provide you with the technical know-how to create the illusion of reality with pastels. The building blocks of line, tone, colour and edge will be discussed extensively to lead you to a better understanding of these important areas. Focus will be given to the mixing of the palette...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing 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 the artist! What is provided? A glass of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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About this class This two-day workshop is especially designed for the adult beginner or intermediate who wants to learn more about painting landscapes with pastels. The class will include charcoal drawing, tonal studies, mark-making and colour selection based on the provided reference image and we will paint together in a fully tutored step-by-step process. At the end of the workshop you’ll have one completed Landscape painting to take home. What will I learn? Learn how to use tone...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will cover theory of facial features and basic design concepts with portraits and explore the portrayal of the human head. This workshop is for those who are seeking a more accurate likeness in their portraiture, no matter what medium. Tricia will cover the geometric shapes that determine the placement of facial features and how individuals differ from the classical measurements. Using charcoal is a quick way to explore these measurements and...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will look at brief theory of design, particularly for collage; how pastel can be used as a wet medium as well as dry. Tricia’s teaching process includes theory, handouts and demonstrations. What will I learn? Pastel techniques especially stroke-making and brief colour theory. Working over the two days on exercises and one larger still-life work, participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more contemporary approach. Who is...
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