October 2023

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.

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.

This is the second set of progression photos in testing out these Art Spectrum boards. 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.(The work on the white board has been covered in a previous blog). Photo 2. I placed an acrylic wash with Atelier “Ultramarine Blue". Photo 3. AS soft pastel in purple pushed in with water and a brush. Photo 4. When dry, the first layers of AS soft pastels are applied.

Really pleased this portrait of my dad placed first in the monthly Pastel Society of Australia zoom meeting submissions last Tuesday. Members from across the world log into these monthly Zooms and watch a demonstration by a noteworthy pastellist. At regular face-to-face meetings, there are also demonstrations of the art of pastel and I will be demonstrating portrait over collage at the Sunshine Coast meeting Tuesday evening October 17th, Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main Street Buderim. 6.30 pm for a 7pm start - $5 members/$10 non-members.

I received the Mixed Media Award for "Outback Message" at the RAS Excellence Exhibition! Come and see the exhibition at the Redcliffe Regional Gallery, 1 Irene St in Redcliffe, when I am demonstrating drawing on canvas there Saturday 21st October from 10.30 am. The JADA (Jacaranda Drawing Award) exhibition is on at this gallery now as well. Thankyou to Arthouse Northside for loyal sponsorship and to all the hardworking volunteers who keep the RAS going. I am honoured to be a Life Member of this wonderful Society.