Instructional Videos

All you need to know about pastel on canvas – including a clear outline of materials needed, preparing interesting surfaces on the canvas, the different ways pastel reacts to being wet etc.

See “Ripples” created from start to finish.

See the intensity of pastels released on canvas

Tricia demonstrates her approach to drawing including stroke-making; looking at light; the use of mediums and differing surfaces for particular effects; drawing on canvas and using drawing in collage.

Tricia’s drawing awards include the Mortimore National Art Prize and 2nd and an Honourable Mention in the 10th International Biennale.

A thorough presentation and demonstration of the use of different mediums for specific textural effects, including gesso; binder medium and collage; impasto gel and texture compound; acrylic skins and photo transfer.

Pared down principles illustrated through her own work and that of other artists in this straightforward presentation of tricia’s own outlook on design and composition.

The video is divided into separate discussions for clarity and for returning to specific aspects.Tricia includes troubleshooting tips for when you feel something is wrong with your composition.

This first instructional video which Tricia recorded contains information and techniques on collage and using inks and charcoal in mixed media work. A work on stretched watercolour paper is presented from the beginning through to the completion. Tricia references other works in discussing techniques and processes.