Teaching in Tasmania 2 – 29th/30th November 2023
The second of my workshops in Tasmania is booked out, scheduled in Latrobe. "Drawing and Pastel on Canvas" is proving very popular. Contact June Wilson at juneaustinwilson@gmail.com to be on the waiting list.
Teaching in Tasmania! 1 – 25/26 November
Thrilled to be off to teach in Tasmania and experience this beautiful State. My grandmother told me how seeing Tasmania was a highlight for her, and finally I am going to see for myself. Presented in Windermere on the 25th and 26th of November, "Exploring Mixed Media Techniques on Canvas" - contact Di Nailon at diane.nailon@utas.edu.au
“Sing Our Melody” ready in time for Christmas
Another 10 by 12 inch canvas framed in time for Christmas. 28w by 33h framed, Mixed Media on Canvas. Email triciareust@gmail.com for information/appointment. Many small works and also originals and giclee reproductions, unframed but matted for presentation, available for viewing.
Finally Using this Beautiful Old Frame
Over thirty years ago I picked up this frame (garage sale or op shop somewhere) and through the years have tried to find a work for it. Nothing ever seemed to suit it. Finally I have created a piece that belongs! I cleaned up the back of the frame and glued the pieces that were falling off back on - mostly the strips of wood around the painting space. The frame is all wood - not sure what type of wood but it is very light. This detail (above) shows the beautiful carving. The decoration motifs have been carved so
“Cocky” Completed and Framed
Another 10 by 12 inch canvas, "Cocky", Mixed Media on Canvas, is framed in time for Christmas. Along with several other smaller works, this is available for viewing - email triciareust@gmail.com for information/appointment. The framed measurement is 33 h by 28 w cms. A view of my area of works for viewing is above.
“Mauve Light” completed
A small work that began as a demo piece in a workshop, "Mauve Light" is now completed and framed and available for purchase in time for Christmas. "Mauve Light" 12 h by 10 w inches (33 h by 28 w cms framed). Mixed Media on canvas. Email triciareust@gmail.com for information/appointment
Portrait Demonstration to PSA October 17th, Pastel over Collage.
I felt the need to create a work full of hope and colour, in this present time when world events hang heavy. Although using the same process as in my last portrait demo, that of collaging the surface, the choice of papers and colours resulted in a much different feeling than that of the nostalgic air in the previous one. I took along to the meeting examples of other collaged materials on paper, and demonstrated attaching various weights of collage elements, and applying the Art Spectrum clear pastel primer over these, restoring tooth and preparing for pastel application. This detail
Accepted into the International Contemporary Drawing Biennale!
Thrilled to have two drawings accepted into the International Contemporary Drawing Biennale! "Seeds of Division" is on show with the finalists from around the world through 21st October at the No Vacancy Gallery, 34-40 Jane Bell Lane, Melbourne
Demonstration Saturday 21st October at Redcliffe Art Gallery
Upcoming Artist Demonstration by RAS member, Tricia Reust: Charcoal and Pastels on Textured Canvas Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene Street, Redcliffe Date: Saturday 21st October 2023 Time: 10:30-11:30am Tricia is a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of Australia and a life member of the Redcliffe Art Society. She has written books and instructional videos on different art techniques and taught throughout Australia and overseas. RASart Exhibition of Excellence is on display at the Redcliffe Art Gallery until 11th November so take time to visit the Gallery and browse through the high standard of work from the RAS members.
Hanging in RAS Gallery Shop
I decided to frame this, the first work that was an exploration of the AS plein air boards (see Blog www.triciareust.com .au for progression photos). "Mountain Pass" replaces a work that sold at the Redcliffe Art Society gallery shop, 395 Oxley Ave in Redcliffe, open 10am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Sundays.
