About this workshop Enhance your portrait drawing technique using the highly portable and convenient medium of graphite. A different reference photograph will be supplied by Isabella. What will I learn? Learn about capturing mood, expression and likeness. Study the form and proportion of the head and face using techniques to develop accuracy. The course will cover: Facial proportions Structure Working with angles Looking at the construction of each facial feature such as eyes,...
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Szczepan's (Stefan's) Watercolour Essentials for Beginners - Extended workshop is a relaxing environment for students with a basic grounding in watercolour to come and immerse themselves in a new watercolour experience. It will extend the “Absolute Beginner” students beyond the basic techniques of “wet-on-wet” and “dry-brush”. This weekend workshop will challenge students and take them beyond the basics and into experimental territory. What will I learn? You’ll be exploring...
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Stunning portraits can be created by using a very limited palette of 3 or 4 values. Value deals with the lightness or darkness of a colour. Since we see objects and understand objects because of how dark or light they are, value is incredibly important - it is the key to the illusion of light and form. What will I learn? How to create form by using value relationships, a perfect prep for full colour. Who is this course suitable for? This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to...
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Do you already have some skills in painting with acrylics? Do you need guided direction with your art practice? Do you have trouble resolving your paintings? Do you chop and change your painting style and subject matter? Are you looking for your tribe; a group of like-minded artists who understand the complexities of being an artist? This Acrylic Painting Practice course provides: Individual mentoring on your own painting projects Techniques to resolve your paintings A safe and...
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David has developed this course as a response to his own search for reliable techniques to accelerate and advance life drawing practice. When used in different combinations, these techniques will give you the foundational skills needed to tackle any pose with confidence. These transferable skills can be used to investigate anything you might want to draw, using timeless and proven techniques that will improve your drafting. What will I learn? Learn the key to confident accuracy in...
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About the workshop This is a foundation course about soft pastel, what they are and how to use them. Over four Monday mornings, Karol will introduce the absolute beginner to pastel, discovering the basic pastel strokes, explore mark making, learn how to colour mix with pastel then finishing by creating a painting based on a landscape. There will be ‘step by step’ demonstrations, explanations, ‘one on one’ tutoring, with equal time shared across participants. This is a structured...
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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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We are excited to host a paint-off featuring two celebrated Australian artists, David Hinchliffe and Daniel Butterworth. They will showcase their extraordinary talents live before your eyes. You will witness the artists compete in a thrilling BATTLE OF BRUSHSTROKES. Their unique styles and captivating narratives will ignite your imagination and transport you into a realm of artistic brilliance. Join us for this exceptional event where you will: Experience the raw energy of live...
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Exclusive to Bienarté, this 2-day intensive workshop is for those who want to learn to paint portraits. how to mix realistic skin tones, model the forms of the face and build realism in oil paint. What will I learn? The workshop will incorporate learning about facial structure, colour palettes and mixing, atmosphereic perspective, 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...
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“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...
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