Peggy won an award
Awarded "Juror Award" in Central Massachusetts Pastel Society's "Pastel Plus" event! Thank you to the judge Daggi Wallace, and the CMPS Committee - I deeply appreciate the chance to exhibit in an exhibition where we are encouraged to push pastel beyond being by itself on paper. View the on-line International Exhibition on their website https://www.cmpastels.org/
People’s Choice at Master Pastellist Exhibition
I want to thank all those who voted for my work "Undergrowth" at the Master Pastellist Exhibition 2025 - I am so grateful to have won "The Collection" - a huge box of pastels from Art Spectrum. Art Spectrum, an Australian manufacturer of top notch artist quality mediums and materials, is a loyal sponsor of the Pastel Society of Australia. I am deeply grateful of your generosity David and Tamara. "Undergrowth" is available as a giclee reproduction (on paper or canvas) in any size limited edition through www.buyartnow.com.au
Oil pastel over collage accepted as finalist in national Smallacombe Self Portrtait Prize
"Running out of tomorrows" is hanging in South Australia in the Gallery One Smallacombe Self Portrait Prize Exhibition. On an old mirror back from a dresser, I collaged prints, and then drew using oil pastels, my self portrait looking into a mirror - realising that time is running out as I age.
Still miss my friend Ruth
Some people come into your life and make it better. Dr. Ruth Cilento was kind and gentle, intelligent and learned. Ruth spent her life helping people. Ruth sat for me, and this portrait includes images of her sculptures, and her mother Lady Cilento who she loved and admired. The world needs people like Ruth now more than ever - strong women bettering health and working for justice - miss you Ruth.
Instructional videos through Pulsar Productions
Although I have many instructional videos free on YouTube, I also offer videos through Pulsar Productions on drawing techniques, compositional considerations etc. Link: https://www.pulsarproductions.com/artists/tricia-reust My latest release is everythig you need to know about using pastel on canvas.
2nd Place PSA Annual Awards People category
Massive thanks to Art House Reproductions for sponsoring this second place award in the Pastel Society of Australia Annual Awards - an exhibition of work from as far west as Western Australia and over to New Zealand. "Born into Music" - pastel on collaged Art Sepctrum Colourfix board.
Visionaries Exhibition at ACU
It was a lovely opening at ACU gallery for the Visionaries Exhibition 2025 - view until August 8th at 1100 Nudgee Road in Banyo from 9am to 5pm weekdays.
Drawing on Canvas free demonstration today and upcoming events
Come along to the free demonstration of drawing on canvas today at the Redcliffe Regional Gallery, 11am at 1 Irene Street in Redcliffe. Also, you are welcome to these following events - mark your calendar! “Colour Companions” Exhibition (with Christine Hammond and Winnie Luk) 8th July through 3rd Opening Thursday 10th July 11am, Door prizes (must be present to win) – Old Fire Station Gallery, 395 Oxley Ave Redcliffe ph (07)32840852 Visionaries Exhibition “Seasons of Worship” July 15th through 8th Opening Wednesday 16th July 6pm – Peter W. Sheehan Gallery, ACU, 1100 Nudgee Road Banyo Pastel Society of Australia Annual
Thank you for purchasing my books!
Celebrating the fact that I have now covered the costs of printing and publishing my biooks, thanks to the support from all of you, and the book stores and art shop which stock them. Thankyou! "Landscape As Story" and "Using Chroma Art Materials" are available through my website and at these outlets: Gallery Shop at the Old Fire Station Gallery , 395 Oxley Avenue in Redcliffe Qld Phone 32840852 Open 10 - 3 Wed through Sunday Arthouse Northside 140 Braun Street Deagon Qld Phone 3869 2444 Open 9 - 5 Mon to Friday and 9 - 1 Saturday Art House
Books available through my website
Now that my website is back up and running, both my books are available - $35 each plus postage and handling. Lots of theory, examples, exercises and progressions. It is heartening to receive the feedback from those who have purchased these; to read of how the books have provided help and inspiration on their art journeys.
