Last days to Book in for Three Days of Playing with Mixed Media Techniques on Canvas
Go to www.combinedartsocities.com Three days in a row - 7/8/9 October in Kandos NSW. Exploring the principles of collage and application; using drawings in collage; drawing on canvas; printing; stencilling and stamping; glazing with acrylic; dry brushing techniques and more.
My Work in a Shop Window
The owner of this work "In The Grass", pastel on collaged paper, has displayed it in her shop window. This is the collage on the paper, in preparation for the pastel: Some detail images of the pastel marks: In the Grass :
Shelves of matted originals and giclee reproductions available
Are you looking for original Christmas gifts? For an appointment email triciareust@gmail.com to see what is available on these shelves on the left in this photo - matted and backed original drawings, pastels, acrylics; also several matted and backed giclee reproductions - in limited editions and with a certificate of authenticity. Only around 70 days left to order giclee reproductions in any size on canvas or paper from over 100 images of my art, through Art House Reproductions at https://www.buyartnow.com.au/tricia-reust
Need small works as Christmas Gifts?
There are several framed small works, my books and lots of matted originals and giclees available - contact me for an appointment triciareust@gmail.com
Giclee on Canvas Ready for Client
This limited edition giclee on canvas is wrapped and ready for the client this afternoon, with a certificate of authenticity. If you would like to come and see what is available, email triciareust@gmail.com for an appointment. Or see over 120 images of my art that are available through Art House Reproductions, any size on canvas or paper in time for Christmas https://www.buyartnow.com.au/tricia-reust
Reproductions as Christmas Gifts?
There are 80 days left if you wish to order a giclee reproduction in any size on canvas or paper, of my art, and be able to present as a gift in time for Christmas. . Over 100 images from which to select in limited editions with certificates of authenticity. Contact https://www.buyartnow.com.au/tricia-reust
Testing AS plein air optimum boards – progression steps and images
These Art Spectrum boards look great so I have explored them, to see how they stand up to wet media. This post has the results on the white As board. I will post the blue board results later. Photo 1. Collaged papers applied on the boards, one “White” board and one “Blue Haze”. The boards are acid-free and archival, with a thin layer of aluminium inside for sturdiness. They are light in weight. Photo 2. I placed an acrylic wash with Atelier “Red Gold”. Photo 3. Terracotta AS soft pastel pushed in with water and a brush. Photo 4. When
Demo PSA meeting September 5th 2023
I demonstrated portrait over collage at the Brisbane meeting of the Pastel Society of Australia on Tuesday evening. The collage elements of a piece of sheet music ("I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen") and purple tissue paper, are affixed on a piece of Art Spectrum Board, and layered with AS pastel primer. I also textured the area of the head with Atelier Modelling Compound. The PSA Brisbane group meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Community Hall of the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. All welcome - $5 entry for members and $10 entry for non-members.
Want to Learn Theory and Application of Collage?
I am presenting three days in a row of Mixed Media techniques in NSW - “Art in the Country” – as part of 3 separate weekends of art with tutors – on 7th October to 9th October 2023 I’ll be teaching Mixed Media. DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKSHOPS plus, Booking Form and Terms & Conditions CAN BE FOUND ON THE CASS WEBSITE – www.combinedartsocieties.com Workshops will be held in Kandos NSW.
Interview with Jim and Raquel Cobb
Here is a link to an interview with Jim and Raquel Cobb - Jim created Chroma and manufactures art materials in Australia. Thank you Trevor. https://the-art-supplies-experts.captivate.fm/episode/an-interview-with-jim-and-raquel-cobb We are fortunate here in Australia to have had Jim spend his life creating high quality materials for us to use. Hope you can find some time to enjoy this 20 minute yarn. This image is a study I did when Jim posed for me.
